Summer Is Here

When the weather gets hot, the world wants you to take your clothes off. Just because others are doing it, doesn't mean you have to. Less clothes does not mean "fashionable." Summer is here and although the weather is warm, do not forget to stay true to yourself and who you are. No matter what time of the year it is, it is important to behave in a manner pleasing to God. What you wear can reflect you in a good or bad way. How you dress effects how others view you and ultimately treat you. What do you want people to think about when they see you? If you want to be respected, dress in a respectable manner. If you dress too revealing, you may attract the wrong attention from the wrong people. Let your personality shine through and you will attract the right attention. Find a style that will look great on you, and feel confident in what you wear. You are awesome just the way you are, so keep your private parts covered and show off that beautiful smile. You are precious, and your body is a temple that belongs to the Lord (1 Corinthians 6:19-20).

Circle of Friends

It would be a perfect world if everyone we knew would just get along. However, the truth of the matter is everyone has different personalities, ideas, and beliefs that sometime make it hard for the ones we love most to see eye to eye. As Pretty Girls, we know that the bible teaches us that we are to love everyone, despite our differences (Luke 6:27). Even though we love everyone with the love of Christ, we must also use wisdom in who we choose to call our "friends". Everyone you know may not have your best interest in mind. The power of words can build you up or tear you down (Proverbs 18:21). It is important that the people around you are speaking good things and encouraging words to help make you a better person. Those who gossip, lie, and slander others will have to answer to God. Ephesians 4:29 reminds us that no corrupt talk should come from our mouths, only good words that build others up. Be aware of those who you interact with, and do not pick up any bad habits that wouldn't be pleasing in God's eyes (Psalm 19:14). You have a right to choose your friends. You can choose what information you decide to share about yourself. You are a daughter of God, and you deserve to be loved and respected by everyone around you - even your friends.

No Limits

As Pretty Girls, we all have ideal expectations of what we want out of life. We know what cars we would look good driving and we know what our perfect career choice would be. Some of us can imagine living in the perfect home filled with the perfect family, and others of us can imagine traveling the world and never looking back. Even though we have really big imaginations, and even bigger dreams, the good news is that God has something even bigger and better in store for us (Ephesians 3:20). When we live our lives for God, doing what He wants us to do, we are in His will. God's plans for lives are so unique and amazing that He can only show us what He has for us in pieces at a time. Our job is to trust God, and have faith and wait for all of the good things that God as in store for us (Romans 8:28). He knows the plans that He has for our life, and He only wants what is best for us (Jeremiah 29:11). We are His children, and He loves us. When we commit our ways to the Lord, and get excited about the things of God, God will bless us with the desires of our hearts as long as we are in His will (Psalm 37:4). God is the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords and He is able to move mountains and stop time. God is a God of miracles and whatever He wants to do, He will do. This is the God that we serve. No task is too small, and no job is too hard. God has amazing plans for your life; He is just waiting on you to serve Him so that He can bless you. Do not put limits on God. Expect big things and have faith that God will do what you ask of Him.

Speak Life

Growing up, your mother may have taught you that name calling was mean. As you got a little older, she may have had to remind you that it's not nice gossip about others behind their backs. My mother always told me that if I didn't have anything nice to say, "then don't say anything at all." Those elementary manners that we learned as small children actually are based on biblical principals. The bible says"Words kill, words give life; they’re either poison or fruit—you choose." (Proverbs 18:21 MSG) Our words have power, and we must pay attention the the things we say. As Pretty Girls, we are to use our words to edify (build up) ourselves and those around us. Whenever you are having a bad day, you can speak God's word over yourself for encouragement and instantly feel a whole lot better. (Believe me it works!) If you know someone that is frustrated or upset, you can use your words to speak life into them and turn their frown upside down. Profanity, insulting others, name calling and gossiping are just a few of the many examples of the words people use to hurt each other. If ever someone tries to speak against who God says you are, use your words and and let them know all the good that God says you are. You have the authority over what you say; be sure your words are helping and not harming someone else.  

Proverbs 16:24

Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.