Ladies,

When a man hurts you, mentally, physically, or emotionally, he does not deserve you. He is telling you that your beauty was made for him and that he has control over it and you. No man has that power.

Our beauty was made by God to shine in this bleak and broken world. We have purpose through Him and we were created to fulfill that purpose through the strength and inspiration that He has given us. We are made perfect through Him. Don’t seek out approval when you have already been approved by He who loves everything about you. Don’t give your worth away.

Don’t ever lower your standards for someone who makes you feel less than who you really are. Don’t let the fear of being alone keep you from letting go of someone who you know isn’t right for you. Don’t let the fear of being alone influence who you give your heart to. Don’t give it to just anyone because it should be guarded. Give your heart to Christ and let Him transform it. Let Him mold it into one that resembles His. He will keep it safe. Let Him mold you into the woman you were created to be. Keep your expectations high.

Don’t search or pursue love. Let it find you. It will be that much more rewarding when it happens. Don’t force yourself to love someone - let it develop at its own rate. Love should wait for its proper time. Find yourself in Christ first. Seek first the Kingdom.