Every Young Woman's Battle

I realize that I have already posted today. However, this too has been on my heart. Also, it's bath time here, so I am able to write a little before adventuring into the wonderful land of book reading and lullaby singing.

I also know the title of this post is the title of a book, but I am not referring to the book, at least not today.

In high school, I didn't date. I have fought for purity, and am trying to save all intimacy (emotional and physical) for the one guy God has for me.
But, a few years ago, I hated this. I loathed it, and I really wanted a boyfriend. But each time I would begin to feel discontent and upset about not having a guy, I would remind myself of a few things.

1. God has a great man for me, if I wait.
2. He is good. Always. 
3. How many relationships actually last past the stage of life I am in?

I hope you realize, as a young woman, that YOU ARE NOT ALONE!
For years I thought I was, as a little girl I was an option not a priority in my father's life. Harsh words and a bad temper were his only contributions to my life. I was never told I was a princess, never allowed to just sit in his lap, and mostly I was chided for making messes or not keeping my younger brothers quiet. I didn't receive a picture of my Heavenly Father from my earthly father.


So, this lead to me wanting the attention of guys. I wanted to be wanted, and cherished. But, I already was, I just didn't know it. No one ever told me. I knew about God, and that He loved me, but no one ever said it was beyond the surface.


After I moved to MS, and got into high school this desire consumed me. But, a few months after I got saved, God showed me He had a plan for my life.
Just for me. Even in all my illegitamacy and imperfection. He still knew me.


And that's what I wanted, to be known. And to loved as I was/am.


And that's what you want too.
But our battle comes in when we take this desire, this question of Am I lovely? to guys.

We have a God given desire to be known, and for that question to be answered. But, that question can only be answered by the King.
No guy can tell you how beautiful you are, without you doubting it.
But, since God's Word is sharper than a two edged sword, we can trust Him.
This is what He says:

 "as a bridegroom rejoices over his bride, so will your God rejoice over you." -Isaiah 62:5

  "The LORD your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing." -Zephaniah 3:17

" I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well." -Ps. 139:14

 I hope you realize that you have an Enemy. He wishes to destroy the Kingdom of God, and he wishes to destroy your testimony. Beware! He loves young women, I have seen countless young women who have dealt with lies that the enemy has instilled in them.

The battle starts when we listen to the Enemy, instead of the Promises of the Almighty! 

"You're not pure, remember what you did?"
"You'll never be good enough."
"You will never change."

But this is what the Creator says:

"And everyone who has this hope fixed on Him purifies himself, just as He is pure." (1 John 3:3)

"He will keep you strong to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ." (1 Corinthians 1:8)

"For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus." (Philippians 1:6)

The battle is real, and it's fire can kill, but our hope is in the Rock. We are standing on solid ground, dear sisters. Do not fret. for He is with you. :)