Time2Believe... In Woman Standing Up!

Sadly, this post is written with anger and disappointment fueling it. My heart aches over the cover of the latest swimsuit edition of Sports Illustrated. I hate to admit it but, I've always let things in the world slide... but this has me caught up. After a co-worker called the model "his girlfriend" while waving the magazine around, all I could think of was, HOW SAD. I mean really? This is what the world has come to? We wonder why rapes are increasing and physical abuse is rising! As a woman, I am honestly disgusted and ashamed. It breaks my heart because I pray to someday marry an honest man, with a pure heart. I feel like I am praying for the impossible because of the trash that the world throws at even the Christian men in our lives. Please understand me, I know everyone sins and I am not looking for a "perfect" man. However, I feel that majority of "Christian" men just think, "oh whatever" or "you are overreacting". I beg to differ. This is a huge problem and as women we deserve to be respected and it is about time that Christian girls start holding the men in their lives accountable. Ladies, please join me in this challenge and let men know when you are disgusted or offended, because we deserve better. End of story.

Time2Believe... In God's Perfect Timing.

The great thing about blogging, is you can just get all your frustration out by writing. This post is especially difficult, because I am still sorting my thoughts and feelings on the matter. I don't know about you, but sometimes I feel like everyone else's life is going at normal or fast speed... then there is me (slow speed). I do believe that God has my best interest at heart. However, I wish that my life would take off. Don't get me wrong, I know that God is using me abundantly where He has me. And I am blessed beyond belief. What it comes down to is being content with where God has me. That is exactly where I want to be. We hear all the time that everything happens for a reason, and I believe there is truth to that. The hard part for me, is that we may never know why things happened. I am sure that God has laughed at me multiple times when our conversation has gone something like this:

God: Morgan, I know what is best.
Me: Oh yea I know that, BUT why in the world did you allow this to happen?
God: For my will is perfect
Me: Yup. I know but seriously? God you know how hard I am trying... yet you are still allowing things to happen. What have I done to deserve this?
God: My ways are not your ways.
Me: Ugh. Sometimes I wish they were... oh wait I don't really mean that. Sorry Lord, I will stop complaining now.
God: Don't you know how much I love you?
Me: Yes, I do.
God: Don't you believe that I have a plan for your life?
Me: At this moment... I sure hope so!

That is just a glimpse into what my Heavenly Father has to put up with. I act like a child and He still pours out abundant love and blessing upon me! Many times we do not know what God is doing in our lives, what He is going to do, or why things have already happened. What we need to know and remember is that He truly loves us and would never let anything harm us. This does not mean that there is no pain in life experiences... believe me there is. However, I will be the first person to tell you that He provides all the strength needed to go through the fire! Stay strong and remember God knows what He is doing... even when we don't!

Time2Believe... In The Actuality of The Christian Man's Mind.

Sometimes my friend brings out my greatest features and other days my friend tells me I am not enough. "My friend" is the mirror. Each and every one of us has a love/hate relationship with the mirror. The main object is to not let the mirror define us. Growing up in a strong Christian home has taught me all of God's truths and promises. However, as I have grown older, some of His promises have become distorted. I know that I am fearfully and wonderfully made BUT I need to look just as good as the other girls, or I won't  _________ (You fill in the blank. Get the cute guy? Fit in, or get any attention) It amazes me how much I have strayed rom the path I "thought" I was walking. God's promises are mine to claim and do not rely on how much I do.

Psalm 139:14 (NIV) says,

  ¹⁴ I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; 
   your works are wonderful, 
   I know that full well. 

THE END. (No BUTS...)

This post is called Time2Believe... In The Actuality of The Christian Man's Mind, because of a recent conversation I had with a Christian guy whom I respect dearly. Our "chat" was what every girl hopes for... a sneak peek into the man's mind :) What he was saying was just basic truth for him... but for me... it was shocking. We began talking about dating in general, which led us to talking about how girls dress. He went on to tell me that girls who wear ripped jeans and jeans with no belt, give off the sign that they don't have enough respect in themselves (I'll let you imagine how the guys thinks of her then). At first I kinda laughed at this idea in my head, but as I thought about it, the truth hit me. Now let me say, I am not saying that Christian girls should not wear ripped jeans or no belt. I do however, think we need to really think about why we are wearing certain clothes. Or what our clothes say about us?

What I have come to realize is that I have been so focused on "making" myself look the part, I forgot what I was trying to obtain. Every girl grows up praying to find and marry prince charming. Now, some people tell me that prince charming does not exist, but I beg to differ. It all depends on how you define him. If prince charming is handsome, caring, loves the Lord, romantic, provides, cherishes his love, and protects her no matter what... He is real. Because all those characteristics describe the way the Christ loves the Church and that is exactly how a husband is suppose to love his wife. But girls, are we dressing and even acting in a way that we are trying to draw the attention of a prince charming... or just a frog (In hopes that when we kiss him and he magically changes?) Sadly, modesty has gotten a bitter taste in the mouths of Christian girls. But let me tell you if you are looking for your prince charming... modesty is the way to go. I am not saying you have to dress in rags, instead have fun with it. God desires us to be attractive and fun, but at the same time He has called us to live set apart lives. It's not easy, I will be honest and upfront about that. But it is my new desire to be attractive in a way that is beautiful, modest, and ultimately God honoring. These 2 scriptures wrap everything up perfectly...


1 Timothy 2:9 (The Message) says, 
"And I want women to get in there with the men in humility before God, not primping before a mirror or chasing the latest fashions but doing something beautiful for God and becoming beautiful doing it."


1 Peter 3:3-4 (NLV) says, 
³ Do not let your beauty come from the outside. It should not be the way you comb your hair or the wearing of gold or the wearing of fine clothes. ⁴ Your beauty should come from the inside. It should come from the heart. This is the kind that lasts. Your beauty should be a gentle and quiet spirit. In God’s sight this is of great worth and no amount of money can buy it.


I am done being obsessed with my outer appearance, instead I pray that God will cultivated a woman of strong faith in my heart, so the I will one day attract the prince charming His has chosen for me.