Striving to please HIM in all that I do - Modesty

I can not begin to express for my hatred of christen women dressing in modestly. It seems to have become a trend and more popular to wear something more inappropriate to church then something conservative. I don’t want in any way for this article to seem like I’m the only one who dresses modest but that it would show my passion and desire to serve Christ and to try and be all that I can be for HIM. I was raised in a very conservative home. My father knew and taught his daughters about the desires of a young mans heart and what the bible taught about modesty and being pure. From a very young age my parents instilled values in my heart and my life that started off as I have to do this because Dad said so into I want to do this because I don’t want to disappoint my Savoir. Regardless of comments that I have received do to my upbringing because that’s where I went to church, so that’s why I do those things, my response to that is I wasn’t forced into anything but was taught how to be a godly young lady by my parents who learned from teachings from the bible and practiced and brought us up the right way. I can remember a time before I was saved were my heart no longer wanted to be obedient and wanted to push the limits with parents. I remember trying to sneak out with a ton of makeup on trying to get on the bus to go to school and getting caught. I thought I didn’t have a normal childhood! Let me just say this, from the time I was 12-14 I rebelled a lot. I went from being that sweet girl to a nightmare until I got saved August 16, 2001. I was 14 when the Lord finally got a hold heart and started to reveal how I was supposed to be in HIS eyes. Here are some verses that the Lord revealed to me about modesty.




1 Tim 2:9-10 - In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;


10But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works.


Thoughts:


A few Christians interpret these passages requiring women to dress very plainly and refrain from wearing jewelry or using makeup. But most Christians believe the advice is simply to dress modestly and in good taste, according to the standards of the society they live in. I think that most Christians take “good taste” as I can wear what I think is good not actually wearing something that is good. Reality is society isn’t up to par and we have to set the standards higher.


1 Peter 3:2-5 - 2While they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear.


3Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel;


4But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.


5For after this manner in the old time the holy women also, who trusted in God, adorned themselves, being in subjection unto their own husbands:



Thoughts:


Both of these passages make the point that a person's true beauty comes from within and is properly expressed by good deeds rather than showy clothing and jewelry


1 Peter 2: 12 - Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.


Thoughts:


Live you life in such a way that when others see the way you live they can’t call you a hypocrite. A great to verse to think about when you are getting dressed in the morning. I would always challenge myself in the mirror while getting dressed. I would ask myself questions like, “what if I were to die and meet the Lord in this outfit, would he approve?” Would I be able to witness to someone and be effective without being hypocritical? Regardless of what you think, people will always judge you before you even open your mouth. No matter where you are or what you are doing, if you’re a Christian you are representing the KING! If you would dress to impress someone else, why not have the same attitude when it comes to your personal Savoir? What does your outfit say about you?

2010 ready or not, here I come!

Christmas came and went and before i knew it, it was New Year's Eve. We didn't have any special plans on New Year's Eve. We had our traditional seafood feast at my Mom and Dad's house. I"m a sucker for scallops and clams. We all took are favorites and dunked them in a sea of butter! Chris munched on his steak. He's really not one for a food adventure :) After a delicious dinner the boys of course needed to sprawl out to make some extra room in thier tummy's, it started to get icy out. SO we decided instead of spending New Years eve alone, we traveled back to our house a whole five min drive, to gather up our pjs and furry man child to have a sleep over at Mom and Dad's. When we got back to the Pritchard homestead we all got dressed up in our snowsuit outfits and took the pups out for a good time. It started out with a dirty snowball fight where the boys got to rough and kayla somehow stepped in a doggie present. After the snowball fight, Zach, Aj, Josh, Kayla and Chris made some very weird looking snowmen which are still up by the way. Dad, Mom and I decieded to stay in with the pups and watch americas funniest home videos until everyone came in. I am finding out that as I get older I'm having a harder time staying up to late!!! After everyone came in we watch Alvin and the Chipmunks until 12. The next morning Chris and Daddy made a wonderful breakfast! Perfect start to a good year! *fingers crossed* Can't wait to see what the year will bring!