"Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting.
But a woman who fears the Lord shall be praised. "
Proverbs 31:30
Hey beautifuls! Super belated update on our princess brunch, but better late than never I guess.
These women draw me closer to Jesus, simple as that. These women empower each other, lift each other up, encourage and inspire us; they are lovely role models that believe we are worth far more than all the rubies and diamonds of this world. So to give honour where honour is due, thank you. <3
"OP1? GO FOR IT! A21 LAWYER GO FOR IT! WE BELIEVE IN YOU!"
Just casually princessing.
"We have BIG dreams.
We want to graduate high school knowing we have done the best we could with our grades, B Blockers loving each other more than ever before, having the time of our lives at formal and shedding a tear at graduation knowing we've made the absolute most out of high school whilst exalting God in our studies.
I want to get accepted into law, Shantel into med, and Coco into psychology (and whoever else wants to join us). We're gonna rent our own little apartment where food and money are scarce but encouragements and love is abundant. We will serve at church, and intern at A21 throughout our studies, travelling on missionary trips and helping truly the least of these. We will raise awareness on sex trafficking and let everyone know that though slavery was abolished decades ago, injustice is still going on. We will graduate and start working with A21, before gaining some vital experience, then leaving to start our own organisation.
We will build our own shelter homes in places where most needed (Haiti- yes we did some research! There are literally NO anti-trafficking laws or shelter rescue homes there!). Shantel will medically attend to the abused, Coco will aid them spiritually, emotionally, and mentally, and I will fight for those girls who don't have a voice. Imma stomp into government houses and discuss with bureaucrats laws that target anti-trafficking. We will begin to live in a world where the term "sex-trafficking" is not a thing of the present but a thing of the past. We will put worth back into the girls in Jesus' name!
We will write a book together. Targetting our own experiences, trusting God, purity, and living set apart Christ centered lives.
I don't know about you, but I think there's something missing in this. Where do the hubbies come in?
I have no idea.
But we're giving the pen to God and letting Him write our love stories. In the meantime, through all our dreams, we will be continually, relentlessly, and fervently praying for them. They'll swing along one day, and we will embark on our journey together to draw each other closer and closer to Christ, helping and serving each other to comprehend God's love for us.
Those who save their loves will lose it, but those who lose it for the Name and renown of Jesus will find it. (paraphrased from Matt 16:25)
Now we just gotta lose our lives, our earthly desires, our temporary wants for the anticipation of ultimate joy when we see Jesus face to face."
You girls are so inspiring. All of your aspirations, they connect to glorifying the name of Jesus. Every Christian has visions of their own, whether its helping people in need or simply sharing the love of Jesus in their every day lives. I've never seen people around my age who have such clear plans, plans to bring people closer to God. Thank you for letting me realize how age is just a number, and anyone can work for God. I'm a little embarrassed to think of my own visions after seeing yours, they're no where near as clear! Though I am sure God will continue to show me his plans within me, God only works with those who are prepared - in other words, people like you girls :). I'm definitely sure that God is very happy about you. May God bless your visions, and you also.
ReplyDeleteHello! We are born the way He has created us. We are here for a reason and I believe it is our job to multiply what He has already given us. Never be embarrassed, God loves you and appoints each of us a task to do. All we need to do is follow His ways. Wherever He goes, we go. Wherever He leads us, we follow. Can't wait to hear your vision! God bless~ ^O^
DeleteHey darling! First of all, thank you so much for taking the time to read our blog, and leave such an inspiring and encouraging comment! It brought big smiles to both Shantel and my faces, trust me I definitely agree that age should never be a limit to what you can do for God, and you saying that shows that you are wiser above your years!
ReplyDeleteThough, I think you should never feel embarrassed that your plans for your future aren't as planned yet. It doesn't matter whether or not you think you're prepared (look at Jonah- he RAN away from God and ended up in a whale's belly, and Moses was making excuses the WHOLE WAY tsk tsk), God will work with you anyways, even if you don't realize it. I mean, He's used you immensely already today in encouraging us! I pray that you will understand God has a future and plan for all of us, plans that will prosper us, so don't fret about whether or not you're living just that- as long as you are walking in His ways, you are walking in His will. God is looking down at you princess, beaming God bless, and hope to talk soon again! xx