Being Modest Through Christ.

Ladies, we live in a world, where many women, and sadly even younger girls, dress inappropriately, to school and in public, you may say "that's terrible, they should put some clothes on"

But do you ever ask yourself, do they know any better? have they ever been taught?
are they having emotional problems? do they dress like this for the attention they don't get normally?
we Tend to judge to quickly to actually see beyond the book cover, then ladies, their are the young girls and women alike, who know what they are wearing, don't care how they have been taught, and know better, the young girls, that are hiding emotional problems, and whether they dress like that for attention or not, it doesn't matter.


Ladies need to stand up, for a rightful cause, stand up to this so called "fashion" of tank tops and short skirts and shorts, cleavage baring blouses and "hip clothing" I don't care what's "in" or what's considered old fashioned, I dress not to say "I'm modest" but to tell myself, "I'm pleasing the Lord with all my heart" and ladies, by no means is that bragging,
I do it because I want to strive to be pleasing God, and I want to strive to let others see Christ in me.

after all, ladies, we should strive, but that's my opinion, I'm not throwing it at you.


Defenceless....
Sometimes we all feel that way, as if everyone is bullying at you, telling you that your going to (hades) if you wear pants, what can you say? how can you defend yourself? your Defenceless.

I believe in my opinion, that it is YOUR  conviction, on what you wear.
Yours alone, people can sometimes, dig it and stab it into you about the skirts and pants argument.
But the only one that can change your mind, is God.

Yes Ladies it's as simple as that, we can write these blogs, but it most likely will not change it, I myself, read a blog post about wearing pants, and I was convicted over that, which is why when I say, when Conviction gets you, your done.

Sister, if you are struggling, with the choice of what to wear, if you are caught between being cool or ugly, if your afraid people will look at you differently, please, take time to ask yourself this question, "is this what God wants?" or is it "what you and everyone else want." sometimes what seems good in our eyes, isn't really all that good, we are just too blind too see at the moment.

I pray that if you are having those struggles that God helps you, and gives you an answer to the questions and pleads you have been praying for or about. I pray he lays the right choice on your heart, and that it brings you closer to him, that when you walk down the street or through a store, that people see Christ in you.

I Love you all dearly. Thank you for reading.

In His Honor.
Katie.

Bring Back REAL women.

Today ladies we wonder down one of life's many paths, so sit down relax, get your coffee or tea and enjoy.
This is pointed and aimed at younger girls and teenagers. but if it is useful to other ladies so be it,

This is in no way judging you, or saying you are wrong, and I hope I don't come off across as mean,
Shall we start?

Gone are the days of home-makers, a young lady wanting/waiting to be a home-maker, taking care of the home, homeschooling her children raising them, cooking, cleaning, doing house chores, having tea, talking with God,
how does that sound to you? it sounds pretty good to me! :-)

I'm not married yet ladies, so don't start in on the "well your married that's what you do" it is not on the account of which my parents want, but the account on which the Lord wants, and with my conviction I shall be doing what was said above when I become a wife to the man God has provided in his will.

If you think I'm crazy, press the X on the top right hand corner of the page, if not continue reading,:-)

Lets bring back real women,

The ones that have grace,
The ones that dress like ladies,
The ones that want to be women and know they are,
The ones that don't want to be equal to men and don't want to be head of the house,
The ones that don't usurp the mans authority,
and
The ones that Love God for real,
Then the ones that know a man should preach.

Lets bring back women of faith and femininity, not feminism, showing the world that you are not of it, or like it, sharing the word of God with other young ladies that do not know it,


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At first I wanted to write this about what home-makers should be or should strive to be, but then God led me to write about bringing back real women,

we go through those moments everyday, the moments in which sadly we walk through the store and it is filled with girls with short shorts, painted on pants, and "strange" men, but what do we do? it's disturbing and uncomfortable for sure, but do you do anything? did you show your love for God to them? maybe give them a track?

the act of kindness goes a long way with people that are lost, and do not know any better, I know several ladies that dress with short shorts and tank tops, because sadly they have nothing else to wear, and have not been taught any other way.

I know when I wore pants (long time ago) I know ladies must have looked at me weird too.
unfortunately I did not know better, I felt that it was not wrong or right,

But one thing was always for sure, I ALWAYS, wore skirts and dresses that were appropriate to church. when I used to wear pants,
I wore baggy pants, that made me look bigger then I actually was, when you go through puberty you gain wait and your body changes,
I did not like wear short shorts or shorts for that matter ever, If I did wear tank tops, I  Only wore tank tops to bed, and have never even tried on a halter top.

But still I was convicted, and I became for curious in Modesty, now I cannot wear pants or culottes, I feel that they are pants, I feel that I'm wear men's clothing.


women back in the old days always wore dresses, and white button-down shirts with skirts, you see in some ads or movies ladies from the 40's and 50's wearing dresses, that was before pants and Hollywood really got to women, and so now we are here, 2010 and women and young ladies dress as men and men even dress in dresses, When God said it is an abomination (Deut 22:5) he meant it, men and women are causing confusion upon gender,


Culottes, to me are pants, that of course is just me, Culottes were originally knee high breeches, for military wear in the 19th century, now just as the excuse of "but these aren't men's pants they are women's pants" it's "culottes?? on men??! DISGUSTING"

sadly soon, it will be "Men in pants?? that's disgusting!! pants are for women" the world is causing confusion.



So ladies lets bring back real women, put on a dress or a skirt (No minis has to go below knee) and be feminine, cook a little, sew a little, bake some cookies, feel like a women or young lady while sweeping or vacuuming.

Bring it on back to Proverbs 31 be a Virtuous woman, be a Home-maker, and if your not married, be a stay at home daughter! :-)


Thank You For reading!
In His Honor.
Katie

Are you standing with the Wise or the Foolish?

What does it mean to be modest as we go about our daily lives as Christian ladies? What does God expect of us?

When you consider what a Christian lady looks like what comes to mind? Do you think of the woman who dresses for success, works outside the home full time, leaves her children in daycare, runs by the fast food place to pick up dinner and hates to clean house? Do you think of the commercial slogan, "I can bring home the bacon, fry it up in a pan..." Probably not

Although our culture has gone far from the Truth of what it means to be a lady, that is no excuse for Christians to go away from the Truth. Let our desire be toward the Lord and Godliness. My heart has been burdened for some time about the condition of the Christian woman, especially as it relates to her household. Our homes are falling apart and Christian homes don't look very different than the homes of the world. Christian women are dressing, talking and behaving just like women who do not have Christ. That ought not be so ladies.

Join me as we begin a study of what the Bible has to say about our lives and what it takes to glorify and honor our Lord and Savior. No matter your age or place in this Christian journey...there is something in the Word for all of us.

We find one of the best job descriptions in Titus 2.

2:3 - 5 "The aged women likewise, that [they be] in behavior as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things; That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children, [To be] discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed."


These scriptures are outlining what God expects to be passed on from one generation to the next. It is a road map of what He wants us, as ladies, to be and do.

It's very interesting to look at how these verses are laid out. We have four basic instructions:
1.) behavior as becometh holiness,
2.) not false accusers,
3.) not given to much wine and
4.) teachers of good things.

And then we see a description of the "good things" we are to teach: to be sober, to love our husband, to love our children, discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, and obedient to OUR OWN husband.

The verses end by telling us why we should do these things: that the Word of God be NOT blasphemed. Ladies, have you considered that your life may be blaspheming the very Lord you claim to love? The ONE who died for us in order to provide a way of salvation. As we go through these verses in my next few post, I ask that you pray and ask the Lord to open your heart and mind to His will for your life. If something I say hits you hard and steps on your toes, take it to the Lord and ask Him if there is something that needs to be changed. I'll be praying for each of you as you seek after the Lord and that He would refine each of us into His own image so that our testimonies would not blaspheme Him, but rather glorify Him.

This week I’d like to focus on “our part” of the instruction; that of receiving and applying the teaching. Our understanding and application of the teaching we receive will be evident in our character and behavior. How or how soon we apply it will demonstrate our hearts’ desire---if our hearts’ desire is to fully yield to the Spirit of God then the instruction will be well received---even fervently desired.

How well do you receive teaching or instruction? Does your pride come to the surface and make you fight for your rights or your viewpoint?
When we are given instruction, let us take it to the Lord and ask Him to reveal any dross that needs to be removed from our lives.
Obedience always requires us to give up our ways and seek His ways.

When we receive and apply instruction, others are often aware or even affected by changes we make or have made in our lives. Sometimes changes we make may cause a negative reaction in others. They may question our motives, convictions, or changes and may feel inferior or sensitive that their behavior /decisions stand in judgment or condemnation if convictions differ.As we implement the changes God asks of us, let us do so in all modesty and humbleness. Here are some good questions to ask yourself as we continue the study.

1. How do you handle the negative reactions of others to changes/decisions/convictions you make or maintain?
   

2. If you have received criticism (negative) have you remained gracious in your thoughts and speech?
   

3. Do you bring undue criticism upon yourself?
   

4. How do you handle praise for positions you hold?
   

5. Are there changes you perceive the LORD convicting you to make that you are nervous/anxious/fearful to make?
   

6. What does your husband think/say?

Ladies, lets take this week to challenge ourselves in this first area: receiving and applying instruction. That is a difficult thing for us to do as prideful creatures, but the Word tells us that a wise man hears and receives instruction. It is the foolish man who does not heed it. Will you be wise or foolish.

I encourage you to go through these verses and ask the Lord to help you understand the Truths and change the areas that need to be changed. We must surrender this first area before we are ready to learn about Godly behavior.

Have a great weekend ladies.

In Him who cannot fail, Michelle