"Here is an encouragement for you (just in case you want to throw your hands up sometimes, the way I do): the questions, the put-downs, the sympathy ( yes even by well meaning Christian's)... it's all simply evidence that the eyes of the world are upon you. You have chosen to live counter-culturally -in a culture where going with the flow and keeping your head down under the guise of shaking of the shackles of the past is quite laudable, you're an oddity. Walk in the Lord's ways as people look on. Be ready to give an answer with gentleness and kindness. And walk in such humility that -when the eyes of the world are upon you, all they will see reflected in you is the love of Christ.
You're different. And that's okay. As God's children, we have been called to be set apart. Chin up, shoulders back, gracious answer at the ready, hands applied to good works... and walk in wisdom and dignity, sisters -because the eyes of the world are upon you."
You're different. And that's okay. As God's children, we have been called to be set apart. Chin up, shoulders back, gracious answer at the ready, hands applied to good works... and walk in wisdom and dignity, sisters -because the eyes of the world are upon you."
This was such an encouragment to me that I printed it out, to read when well meaning people make comments that may sting. I hope it encourages you the same. :)
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Miranda, I admire you. I know thats not what its about .... but i do admire you
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