July 31, 2007

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  Is it just me or would you have given a different answer to the article below?

  The Lord sure does have a purpose for us all and those God ordained purposes, when followed, bring joy and blessing.
  Making up our own rules along the way may work for a little bit but eventually, we will be just like this gal..."trying to find herself."

  First and foremost I recommend the Bible (God really does say it best!)  but would also like to recommend the book "So Much More"  by the Botkin sisters.  And not just for the young women to read......their Papa's,  Mama's and even brothers, need to read it too....cover to cover.

  God's holy word spells out clearly what our roles are to be and for a purpose too.  Not for restriction or bondage but for the complete opposite.

  Yes, I know this is not a popular way of thinking in our world today...but that is what the Bible says.
  Too many of our young ladies are out their wondering aimlessly unprotected...like this young woman.  Her own papa does not know her heart or the dangers of sending her out to "go get a job."   She is not lazy...she is unsettled in her spirit because of lack of guidance.   She is completely unaware of why.   That is her daddy's job...to guide her.  He has not followed what God's word says about what daughters are to do and so offers advice from the world....it goes round and round doesn't it?
  I am not a feminist.
  The doctrine of feminism has  striped our men of their manliness. 
  Us women need man of honor and might to stand in the gap and rise up and lead us, nurture us and guide us and protect us.  Many of us women do not allow them to do this....why is that?  It IS their God given role.
  May I suggest this book:  "Created To Be His Help Meet"  by Debi Pearl.  This book changed my life and continues to change it for the better and is making our marriage stronger and more beautiful every day.  I love being a woman and blessing my man. 

  Matthew 6:33 says: But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his
  righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

  We must be seeking the Lord first before ANYTHING else.
  I really do hope and pray this young girl "finds herself"...but I can guarantee it will not be in a mansion, nice car or money in the bank. 

  
  
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  Dear Abby: Girl who was in high gear now feels stuck in park

  February 10, 2007
  recordonline.com
  

  Dear Abby: I'm 19 and dropped out of college in
  December 2005. After years of going through honors classes, I felt as
  if I had nothing left. My brain was on cruise control. I was present
  but my mind wasn't. I'd go to class and feel like a shell.

  My
  friends and family attribute it to laziness. I felt as if I didn't know
  what I wanted to do and was wasting my father's money being there — so
  I left.

  My father doesn't believe in "doing
  nothing." If you're not in school, you get a job. So for the past 14
  months I have had a job to fill my day.

  I
  think I want to go back to school in August, but I also feel I'm doing
  it to please everyone else. Honestly, I no longer know what I want to
  be in life. I have no idea what I want to major in. I'm just lost. I
  have never dated, done drugs, drunk, partied or anything else besides
  go to school. And I was good at it.

  I try not
  to look girlie or pretty because it attracts guys' attention. But now I
  realize that no matter what you do, they're going to notice you. I feel
  as if my life has to change for the sake of my emotional health. I feel
  purposeless.

  I have dreams of what I want out
  of life — a mansion, a nice car, money in the bank — but I don't
  necessarily have to go to college to achieve that. I know it sounds
  like a cliche, but I feel as if I don't know who I am. I can't backpack
  through Europe, nor do I have the money to even travel around the
  United States. So my question is, how should I go about finding myself?
  — Needs Help in Chicago

  Dear Needs Help: Your
  first step should be to return to college. Your second step should be
  in the direction of the student health center to talk to someone about
  being screened for depression and anxiety. Although you were a good
  student, it appears that you had no social life. A young woman your age
  should not be hiding to keep from being noticed.

  Your
  third step should be the college's career counseling department. It is
  important that you learn what it is you enjoy as well as have an
  aptitude for. After that, I predict a lot of things in your life will
  fall into place.

  
  

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