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</div> Single Ladies: Why Abstinence Makes you More Attractive Than Beyoncetag:abcpreachers.ning.com,2011-10-20:916966:Topic:26913352011-10-20T20:50:14.761ZSandra Turtonhttp://abcpreachers.ning.com/profile/SandraTurton433
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Ladies, we have been lied to, deceived - bamboozled even. We have been misinformed about what the true beauty of a woman is since we were little girls.<br></br>
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We are bombarded by the media with crude and superficial images of what a woman should be to be beautiful, worthy, and alluring to men that is straight up garbage and a LIE - and you know from…
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Ladies, we have been lied to, deceived - bamboozled even. We have been misinformed about what the true beauty of a woman is since we were little girls.<br/>
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We are bombarded by the media with crude and superficial images of what a woman should be to be beautiful, worthy, and alluring to men that is straight up garbage and a LIE - and you know from <a href="http://sandraturton.com/2011/06/10/6-pieces-of-heavenly-armor-for-spiritual-warfare-against-the-devil/">WHO</a>.<br/>
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The media portrays women having to be pencil thin to be admired and make a statement - anorexic even - with a boyish figure, perfect facial features, youthful, lighter skin color, and with long straight caucasian hair - and if we don't have that, we better BUY some.<br/>
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When we look at women in the spotlight, we see everything that a woman should NOT be striving for. When I flip through the T.V channels and catch a glimpse of these women in hip hop videos, it makes me sick. It's disgusting. But there are young girls at home watching this thinking, <em>Man, I WISH I can be like HER.</em> <br/>
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Society's idea of what a woman's beauty is, is not God's idea. It is of the world and it's LUST. Like a force field, it pushes us back and retracts us from the blessings that - as God's adopted daughters - we should receive.<br/>
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That's why we need to truly understand and practice the sacred act of <em>abstinence</em>, because it delivers us from all the nonsense that society jams into our heads and makes us believe.<br/>
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The dynamics of abstinence is truly <em>amazing</em>. It isn't just about NOT having sex outside of marriage, and not sinning, it is also about fruitfulness in our lives as a result of living <em>Holy</em>, experiencing abundant life (not just hearing about it), and the <em>favor</em> and <em>hand</em> of God over our lives that causes us to prosper in <em>all things</em>, and have <em>a hope</em> and <em>a future.</em> (Jer. 29:11)<br/>
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It is why - when practiced - you are MORE attractive than Beyonce.<br/>
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So how is this so? The reality is, this whole concept of beauty that the world holds, is nothing but the portrayal of LUST.<br/>
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As you know, there is nothing HOLY about lust. It is the opposite of God's nature and function. For we know that the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes come from this <em>world</em>, and not the Father. (I John 2:16)<br/>
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True beauty in the eyes of God - for a single woman - is one who fears and serves the Lord, who presents her body a living sacrifice, holy, and acceptable unto God. (Rom. 12:1)<br/>
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<em>For charm is deceptive and beauty is vain, but a woman that fears the Lord, she will be praised.</em> (Proverbs 31:30)<br/>
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THEREFORE what truly attracts a man of God to you, is living this life! This is truly what will cause a man to commit to you and marry you.<br/>
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Do you think Ruth had to thrust her hips like Beyonce while picking up stalks of grain in Boaz's field?<br/>
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No, it was her Godly integrity, humility, and hard work that caught his eye. It had nothing to do with what she was wearing (or not wearing), her dress size, her heels, her facial features, or her skin tone. Ruth was light. A city on a hill that could not be hid. (Matt 5:14)<br/>
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Is <em>your</em> light shining? Living holy and abstinent attracts REAL men, REAL men of God. It is an attraction that is the opposite of lust. If a man is lusting after you my sister, that is NOT a good sign. It is DANGER and a FORBIDDEN ZONE. PUSHING you back from your BLESSINGS.<br/>
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Sadly, most women interpret lustful glances and approaches from men as true attraction - in which it is not. It is DECEIT from the devil. You can look at it almost as an insult, the guy could care less about who you are in God, and who God is in you. His care is just to <em>defile</em> you.<br/>
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The irony with Beyonce's hit song and music video, "Put a Ring On It" is that it sends the message to women that you need to be LUSTFUL like her in order for a man to <em>put</em> a ring on your finger.<br/>
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That's detrimental and poisonous to our soul and spirit and walk in God. No man, that is no man of God, will ever respect us and consider us for marriage with ourselves carrying on like that.<br/>
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Abstinence also keeps US from lusting as well, which is our sinful nature too, as the spirit is willing to live Holy, but the flesh is weak. (Matt 26:41)<br/>
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The beginning of living abstinent may be a HUGE adjustment for some, where prayer and fasting and worship and studying the scriptures are all critical to remaining faithful to God.<br/>
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But if you faint not, God will give you no more temptation that you can bear (I Cor. 10:13), and will keep you steadfast, and allow you to reap the benefits of living an abstinent life.<br/>
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Everyday, you will attract people to you. An attraction that is inevitable, indestructible, everlasting, and fruitful. You will receive Favor, and the Light and Glory of God will shine upon you, and wherever you go.<br/>
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At the right time, the <em>right</em> man will NOTICE, he will commit himself to you, marry you, and dedicate his life to <em>loving</em> you - not lusting after you which does not last.<br/>
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I heard this line in a movie once (in not so many nice words), <em>wherever you see a beautiful woman, there is a man tired of having sex with her.</em> <br/>
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Woman of God, you are not of this world, you're set aside as a Royal Priestess, as a help-meet for your future husband whose RIB you are WALKING around with (Gen. 2:22). He will give you all the attention and focus and love you need.<br/>
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Even in your pajamas.<br/>
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How to Rate a Date<br/>Flee the evil desires of youth, and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.<br/>2 Timothy 2:22 <br/>
How to Rate a Date<br/>Flee the evil desires of youth, and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.<br/>2 Timothy 2:22 <br/> Hedge of Protection Prayertag:abcpreachers.ning.com,2010-10-13:916966:Topic:16921162010-10-13T07:19:12.924ZEvangelist Cookie Hunterhttp://abcpreachers.ning.com/profile/EvangelistMarieCookieHunter
Instructions: Put anyone’s name or your name in the blank spaces in the below-mentioned prayer.<br></br>Hedge of Protection<br></br>Father, in the name of Jesus, we lift up __________ to You and pray a hedge of protection around him/her. We thank You, Father, that You are a wall of fire round about __________ and that you set Your angels round about him/her.<br></br>We thank You, Father, that __________ dwells in the secret place of the Most High and abides under the shadow of the Almighty. We say of You,…
Instructions: Put anyone’s name or your name in the blank spaces in the below-mentioned prayer.<br/>Hedge of Protection<br/>Father, in the name of Jesus, we lift up __________ to You and pray a hedge of protection around him/her. We thank You, Father, that You are a wall of fire round about __________ and that you set Your angels round about him/her.<br/>We thank You, Father, that __________ dwells in the secret place of the Most High and abides under the shadow of the Almighty. We say of You, Lord, You are his/her refuge and fortress, in You will he/she trust. You cover __________ with Your feathers, and under Your wings shall he/she trust. __________ shall not be afraid of the terror by night or the arrow that flies by day. Only with his/her eyes will __________ behold and see the reward of the wicked.<br/>Because __________ has made You, Lord, his/her refuge and fortress, no evil shall befall him/her — no accident will overtake him/her — neither shall any plague or calamity come near him/her. For you give Your angels charge over __________, to keep him/her in all Your ways.<br/>Father, because You have set Your love upon __________, therefore will You deliver him/her. __________ shall call upon You, and You will answer him/her. You will be with him/her in trouble and will satisfy __________ with a long life and show him/her Your salvation. Not a hair of his/her head shall perish. In the Mighty, Matchless, Magnificent Name of Jesus the Christ i pray,<br/>Amen.<br/><br/><br/><br/>Print this out and place it in you wallet, on your alter, in your bible and be blessed!<br/> You must have weapons on this walk.tag:abcpreachers.ning.com,2010-10-02:916966:Topic:16748112010-10-02T14:56:04.986ZNaSheila Gibbons Knoxhttp://abcpreachers.ning.com/profile/NaSheilaGibbonsKnox
<p><font size="2"><strong>1 Thess 4:8 Therefore whoever disregards this, disregards not man but God who gives His Holy Spirit to you.</strong></font></p>
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<p><strong>It's saturday. The weekend. This can be a challenging time for those new or old to this walk of CFC(celibacy for Christ). It is social time and church time. We have a higher chance of feeling lonely, depressed and tempted on the weekends. However at any time satan and his workers will try to trip you up. If they see an…</strong></p>
<p><font size="2"><strong>1 Thess 4:8 Therefore whoever disregards this, disregards not man but God who gives His Holy Spirit to you.</strong></font></p>
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<p><strong>It's saturday. The weekend. This can be a challenging time for those new or old to this walk of CFC(celibacy for Christ). It is social time and church time. We have a higher chance of feeling lonely, depressed and tempted on the weekends. However at any time satan and his workers will try to trip you up. If they see an opening.</strong></p>
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<p><strong><u><font size="3">Here are your tools. Pray about them. Write them down at least once.</font></u></strong></p>
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<p><strong><font size="2">1. <u>Remember who you are.</u> We are not in the flesh but of the spirit. The spirit of God. Romans 8:9. A new self. Col. 3:10. Child of God. the old has passed away, the new has come. 2 Cor. 5:17.</font></strong></p>
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<p><strong><font size="2">2. <u>Realize this is war.</u> Spiritual warfare. BE WATCHFUL!!! 1 Peter 5:8. Your adversary the devil prowls around seeking to devour. Think about situations, places and activites where satan can possibly trip you up. James 4:7</font></strong></p>
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<p><strong><font size="2">3. <u>Know your sexual triggers.</u> That's right I said it. We all have them. Make no provision for the flesh Romans 13:14. Sexy secular music. Romance novels(female porn), Porn videos, movies with sex scenes(don't watch or turn the channel for a least 1-2 minutes) flirty phone calls, online chatting with the opposite sex, sexy images in magazines, engaging in sex talk with friends/co-workers. Fantasizing. Some of these things are only appropriate for married couples. For CFC's they are trouble and can cause us to sin. Isaiah 59:2.</font></strong></p>
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<p><strong><font size="2">4. <u>Do not casual date.</u> There is no place for the title of "my boyfriend or my girlfriend or my friend" God wants us to have spouses. A husband. A wife. Otherwise they are simply "a person of interest". We are not of the world. Be equally yoked, 2 Cor 6:14. If you are dating for marriage, you should only be dating fellow members of the body who have been delivered from sexual sin and practice CFC. Do not be fooled there are many in the body of Christ who fornicate. They are unclean and will corrupt you as they have not brought their flesh under subjection to the spirit. Be careful and watchful. When they realize you will not fornicate with them they will reject you for someone who will. This can cause you great pain or tempt you to forsake or give up on God's way.</font></strong></p>
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<p><strong><font size="2">5. <u>Have accountability.</u> If you have gotten an answer from the Lord that it is time to be open to your Boaz or Ruth, DO NOT entertain, have meals or anything where you are physically together without having a fellow like-minded believer to stand in agreement with you and be your check in person. The flesh is WEAK WEAK WEAK. No matter how long you have been CFC. I have had many years but know that in those moments of attraction the flesh wants to rule. Matthew 26:41. Call and check in before your date and when it is over(when you have both gone your separate ways). This will greatly lessen your chances of falling into tempation.</font></strong></p>
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<p><strong><font size="2">6. <u>Keep busy.</u> Pursue <u>your</u> dreams and goals. Idle hands are the devils workshop. God has a good life for you planned. Jeremiah 29:11. You want your Boaz or Ruth to know when they meet you that you are an achiever, a victor not victim. That you are an interesting person who contributes to the the kingdom. Trust me this is very attractive, especailly to men. Even though Boaz was a provider, he was attracted to Ruth because she was a doer even under less than ideal circumstances. And he met her while she was taking care of business.</font></strong></p>
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<p><strong><font size="2">7. <u>Be ever prayerful of this journey.</u> Luke 18:1 We are nothing without the Lord. We will not have successful relationships without His ways either. We operate under the "Word system not the world system".</font></strong></p>
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<p><strong><font size="2">Praying for the saints,</font></strong></p>
<p><strong><font size="2">Sister NaSheila</font></strong></p> Forgotten?tag:abcpreachers.ning.com,2010-08-05:916966:Topic:14682622010-08-05T03:33:50.252ZNaSheila Gibbons Knoxhttp://abcpreachers.ning.com/profile/NaSheilaGibbonsKnox
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<p><em>Be encouraged. Our Father God has not forgotten this act of obedience from you. You may think that the reward will one day be your Boaz or Ruth. But if you look right now you will know that God has been covering you with divine favor and protection already. DO NOT give up and lose this. Having sex with someone, that temptation will be like jumping off a cliff. Once you do there will be no scramble back up to undo. God will help you. Just ask. I…</em></p>
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<p><em>Be encouraged. Our Father God has not forgotten this act of obedience from you. You may think that the reward will one day be your Boaz or Ruth. But if you look right now you will know that God has been covering you with divine favor and protection already. DO NOT give up and lose this. Having sex with someone, that temptation will be like jumping off a cliff. Once you do there will be no scramble back up to undo. God will help you. Just ask. I know.</em></p>