How we see ourselves is so important. If we can always see ourselves as the priceless jewel God intended us to be then just maybe others will see that as well. Yes, of course there will be those in the world that will never see us as that. Feeling that we are of value is so empowering. The way we dress, and our actions show others just how much value we place on ourselves or where we place our value. I have seen many young and some older women dress in tight fitting clothing, that shows off all their curves and everything else. Why? Do they think that is the only way they can feel sexy, or get the attention they want? I had a friend one time that would wear a very tight fitting t-shirt, you know the kind that fit snugly over her breast and her tummy. Her jeans were so tight in order to fasten them she would have to lay down. She was married but separated from her husband and she was always in conversations with other men and sometimes went out with them. That is a whole other topic too. One thing I noticed was her teenage daughter would wear the same type of clothing even the shirts would be low cut to show off a lot of cleavage. I dot know about you but I surely don’t want my daughter walking around like that. The problem is Society says that is ok. It is acceptable and encouraged. No wonder women are seen as sex objects. Even the clothing lines encourage this type of dressing. Look at Target and the shorts they have for little girls. Now look at what they have for little boys, there is a huge difference in the cut and length of the shorts.
In the above picture the shorts are of different brands but that should never matter. Of course the blame also falls on the maker of the shorts. Trust me they are not off the hook.
Women, please realize that you are worth so much. Proverbs 3:15 tells us.”She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her. There once was a women who never felt worthy of anyone. She never had a boyfriend growing up. In fact the boys in school use to bark at her in the halls. She eventually met a guy and fell in love. At least she thought it was love. Yes, she did sleep with him before marriage, but she felt that was the only way to keep him. Throughout their marriage she was always told by him, “You can be replaced with a younger model”. Every time he said that he thought it was funny, but it cut her heart. Eventually, her heart became so full of scars. She one time asked him, if she had not slept with him before they were married would he have ever asked her to be his wife, his reply was no. What kind of value does that give her? They did divorce, and yes he found himself a new girlfriend. Her heart is still scarred but is slowly healing. How do I know” I am that women. I wish I would have made better choices in my past, but I know that my God forgives me of the sins, and that he loves me and see my worth.
Not long ago I got to see the Christian band For King and Country sing at the church I attend. These two brothers are remarkable men of God, and their families are truly blessed by them. Their song “Priceless” is very inspirational. They have made a movie with the same title that is due out latter this year. The lyrics of the chorus are:
I see you dressed in white
Every wrong made right
I see a rose in bloom
At the sight of you (oh so priceless)
Irreplaceable, unmistakable, incomparable
Darling, it’s beautiful
I see it all in you (oh so priceless)
We are so Priceless, it is time that we see our selves this way. Please take time to listen to the song. Priceless by For King and Country
Every wrong made right
I see a rose in bloom
At the sight of you (oh so priceless)
Irreplaceable, unmistakable, incomparable
Darling, it’s beautiful
I see it all in you (oh so priceless)
