What comes to your mind when you hear the line “Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes” from the song, “My Favorite Things”? One that comes to my mind is that of an image of purity. A bunch of sweet little girls wearing white dresses with blue sashes. Little girls that aren’t “worldly wise”; little girls that don’t know much about evil but know a lot about good. What’s so bad about being this pure at the age of 18, 19 or 20? Obviously, there are some things that older girls will need to know that little girls don’t, but here’s some food for thought:
It’s a good thing when a young woman hasn’t had the typical “sex education” that most have because she knows that sex is saved for the marriage bed and anything outside of that is sin.
It’s a good thing when a young woman doesn’t go see every blockbuster film that comes to theaters because there is content that is not pleasing to God.
It’s a good thing when a young woman is willing to be unconventional in her fashion choices because modesty is more important to her than fashion.
It’s a good thing when a young woman doesn’t read the book that EVERYBODY is reading because she knows that there are elements of that book that aren’t pleasing to God and knows that she could easily get sucked in to its addictive pull.
It’s a good thing when a young woman sacrifices her love for theater/art/music/etc. because there is no Godly outlet near her.
It’s a good thing when a young woman trusts the advice of her parents and trusted adults more than the advice of her peers.
It’s a good thing when a young woman doesn’t know every blasphemous word out there because she hasn’t exposed herself to such things.
It’s a good thing when a young woman is confident enough in her God-given role and womanhood to be able to willingly submit to her father and in the future her husband.
It’s a good thing when a young woman is friendly with the young men around her but isn’t flirtatious and doesn’t throw herself at them.
It’s a good thing when a young woman has never kissed a man because she wants to save that special first kiss for the man she will marry.
It’s a good thing when a young woman doesn’t find her fulfillment in the mirror, or in a relationship, or in a job, but she finds her ultimate fulfillment in the Lord.
Sometimes it’s a good thing to go against the grain.
Originally posted on Lori’s blog.
By Lori Lynn Rives
Lori Lynn Rives is a 20 year-old homeschool graduate. She lives at home with her parents and two little cousins in Wetumpka, Alabama; she also has a brother who is in his first year at East Tennessee School of Preaching and Missions. She aspires to follow in the footsteps of Christian women such as Shelia Butt and Cindy Colley not only as a writer and speaker, but also as a godly wife and mom. Lori Lynn is the creator and one of the administrators of the Facebook group “Digging Deep in God’s Word.” She loves blogging about a variety topics on her blog LurlynnCrochet: Not Just a Crochet Blog.
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This is SO GOOD! It makes me sad when people look down on girls/women who are “too innocent/pure/sheltered”. As Christians, young or old, we should all be as pure and innocent as possible!
What a blessing to see a young woman write such true and awesome words of wisdom. What an inspiration to other young women!
Yes, a tremendous blessing. Hold fast to the faith and to your virtue.
No such thing as being too pure. Thank you so much Lori.
Thank ya’ll so much for your kind comments! This post was an outpouring of thoughts after coming home from work one day. My boss would always comment on how innocent I am, but she’d say it in an almost condescending tone. I often have to go back and remind myself of these things. It’s so tough living in today’s world and ya’ll have no clue how ecouraging yall’s comments are!
You make my heart feel good! 🙂
Oh and I pray that there are girls around like you for my boys to marry when they are older (a lot older)!
Lori, that was the way most of the young women in the church were in my day of the 40s. Yes, we had movies that were not totally innocent, and I probably watched some I shouldn’t have, and we didn’t always behave as we should have, though there were more ‘lines’ or ‘limits’ then than to today, but the ‘standard’ of that day was exactly what you posted above! Today, that ‘standard’ has been greatly lowered in the world – and to our sorrow, IN THE CHURCH also! Can’t give up, though, and your words have helped me have hope for your generation, as they face the ‘jeers’ you have mentioned that came ‘softly’ from your boss, but sometimes come more ‘vocally’ to those among your generation who are still ‘holding the line’ with God’s help! God bless you, Lori.
Great Article!! Thank you so much for that!
What a wonderful article! I intend to print this for my daughters to read and keep. Keep up the good work!!!
What a wonderful article, Lori. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Don’t ever give up on living a life pleasing to God. Aim high! Two of my daughters, who are now married to Christian men, were as you are and people would comment about them being too sheltered and say, “how will they ever know if they have found the right man?” I prayed and held fast to the faith that God would provide. My girls did, too. But, truthfully, the majority of people loved my daughters for their sweetness and innocence. All that matters is that you strive to live a godly life that shows the world how much you are a true daughter of the King! I hope you will post some more articles. ? God bless you!