Friday, February 5, 2016

Keeping sacred things sacred

Keeping sacred things sacred..any idea..what I am about to share ?

There are many relationships in this world. Father and son/daughter, mother and son/daughter, sisters, brothers, uncles, niece, nephews..and even the famous..friends… yet..Yet
In the New Covenant there is just one relationship that is emphasized a lot..that of ours with Christ ..a husband - wife relationship..a committed bride – bridegroom relationship.

No.. not a girlfriend- boyfriend relationship no …!! A committed Bride – Bridegroom relationship.

I wish to speak from my heart this day…while the whole world has a lot to say about this..they run from cinema theatres to beaches..to shopping mall or even clubs …in the search for a girl friend or a boy friend..a child of God should never. 

If you are even attracted to a guy, which is normal, you can step further only with the intention of marriage, if not..i would plainly say…and I think I am right…Brother/Sister – you are commiting a sin!! Playing around with a guy or girl is sin. Yes, you heard me right.
Es – eye – En ---------------------------- SIN

No…the world will not say you the truth. They don't know the Truth themselves. Their eyes are blinded. Probably the reason I would never accept anything (a word, a comment, a ride anything ) from a guy..that I wish to reserve for my special one including my precious time. Those who have ear to hear may listen it .!!

If I say this to the world…they would brand me as a behanji..a ' x ' generation girl..so may they!!
Have you ever thought 'the glory and beauty' that lies in the institution of marriage. I see it… No, it’s not about the holding of hands, walking down the aisle, the exchange of vows..no…!! When Jesus had to compare His church to something ..he compared her to a Bride..!! Then indeed there is a 'hidden  glory' in marriage..i value it..with all of my heart. 

I have heard people sharing something like this… "I cannot marry a man who will not allow me to wear what I want ..to do what I like to…"  When I hear such a thing... i began thinking…people haven’t understood the Covenant of Marriage at all. Under this Covenant - You are willing to sacrifice and become one with your husband..some say.. "i cannot if he does not have a house or a car…." Poor girls….!!!  Marriage is to them another job or something..Oh to me marriage is glorious.

Marriage doesn’t solve the matters of live…probably many new ones would arise ;) I know…it. i once read this..if you are an unhappy person…marriage will not suddenly make you a happier person…no no no..!! You will remain the same….!! Please do not misunderstand it…yet..if God,  even before sin came into the earth….had planned marriage as a part of a girl and boy’s life..we need to value it..much more than..education, job, career, pleasure..or anything.

Yes…wait a minute, compatibility is important in marriage…minimum atleast. Knowing at least one common language to converse is very important….yet giving silly reasons..is not the right thing to do.

I am a veg..an eggitarian actually..and i know it for sure, it will be difficult to make my demands after marriage as I do make to my Aunt..naa..am not choosy…just that non veg is to me as bitter gourd is to others…simple as that J I do not despise it like a Brahmin person..not so..!!
So if I have to attempt to start eating non-veg after marriage….i will ..maybe ;) atleast wil try to .. or atleast samalify isn’t it ?


And ..before I close….i would like to encourage girls…to have a boundary around themselves. And not allow anyone to trample over it. Look, I am in a ministry and so I hardly ever get to meet people who do not know how to talk. Yet, for you dear girls!!…right into the world…you might not have the protection that I have. i came to know about this while discussing with Ruth, my younger sister. The cooperative world..the parties…the picnics…social get- togethers…etc etc. Girls!! i would be really proud of you if you are able to keep up your dignity with the fear and reverence for God…not by your own strength....yes..by His grace alone. No, i am not telling that be legalistic...do not speak to guys or so..no...yet know your boundaries..!!! 

As many of you must be knowing that God saved me when I was 16..a few days after my 16th birthday and life did change for me….the consciousness of sin increased and became evident. Prior to that sin wasn’t sin to me.

Many of my friends do not know the now ‘jesse’ - the new jesse….all they know is the old jesse. They probably perceive I would respond and react in the like manner as other girls of this generation do. 

You need to be bold enough to guard your speech and let the scared words be sacred even if it hurts others. ..do it with the fear of God…in a loving way.

Raj: Oye tumhara boyfriend kya kaha chennai me hai ?
                          ( Where is your boyfriend in Chennai? )
Jesse: Kaun??
Jesse: Boyfriend !?
Raj  : Ha
Jesse: Chennai mei
Jesse: Kab that?? ( When did i have ??)
Jesse: Tha
Raj  : To kaha hai ( Then where is he ?)
Jesse: Samajhi
Jesse: Nehi ( I did not get you )
Raj  : Boyfriend kaha rehta hai 
                            ( Where does your boy friend live ?)
Jesse: Arey
Jesse: Kaun ?? ( Who??)
Raj  : Kuch nhi ( Nothing )
Raj  : Koi nahi( Nothing)
  Raj: Bf
  Raj: ?
  Raj: Kya baay
  Raj: Baat
Jesse: Break fast
......................................
2/3/2016, 10:16 PM - Jesse: No no
2/3/2016, 10:16 PM - Raj: Just kidding
2/3/2016, 10:16 PM - Jesse: I am committed
2/3/2016, 10:16 PM - Raj: So wat
........................................
2/3/2016, 10:16 PM - Jesse: Not right !!
2/3/2016, 10:16 PM - Jesse: Preserve your words
2/3/2016, 10:16 PM - Raj: It's ok
2/3/2016, 10:16 PM - Raj:
2/3/2016, 10:16 PM - Raj: Actually breakfast
2/3/2016, 10:17 PM - Jesse: For The Girl you get
2/3/2016, 10:17 PM - Jesse: Don't waste it and make it common

Keeping sacred things sacred!!

I do not know about him yet i do not want it for myself....!! Girls..i know you face much more than this...this is nothing compared to what you have to deal with daily. Be strong.. honour God and He will guard you in a wonderful and beautiful way..keeping every man thinking ..'she is different'..not for their sake...for God's sake..!!
{ Don’t check in my followers list who is this person..as this is a fictitious name..as suggested
by a friend of mine to make readability easier..rather than having a -   'x or y'…I have to respect people
Isn’t it..!!

Also, what about your talks with married people. Boinu, my eldest sister shared this one night in
Shillong. While chatting with a friend of hers..who was now married to a girl, she noticed he began commenting upon things that were not acceptable, he was crossing his boundary….She interrupted…Bravo Boinu !! I respect her….a lot.
She rebuked him and told him that he was married and shouldn’t speak like that and also..it is better we stopped communicating…he agreed and discontinued the chat. Immidiately after 5 mintures…Boinu recalls….she finds him uploading the pic of his wife in fb with a comment
‘my dear beautiful wife’
Listening to this.. Ruth and I shouted..'what a hypocrite'!!
Pathetic and horrible..!!
I do feel sad when married men do not give the due  love and respect that they should be giving to their own wives.
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I can write much more yet I think you will not be able to withstand it ..!! ;)
Do not perceive me to be the same while speaking..may be a little ... in a one to one conversation..yet am a silent listener in a group.

Please Read this.... got it  from an article and loved it..please go through..


When God builds a relationship, purity is not scorned; it is highly regarded. Parents and
siblings are not ostracized; they are honored. Romance is not rushed; it is carefully
cultivated. And sacred words aren’t casually expressed; they are saved for sacred moments.
There is no question that God’s way is not the easy way. But it is far more beautiful and
infinitely more fulfilling than any shallow, pleasure-seeking, self-built relationship ever could be.
God’s way of building a relationship is perfect. Though following His way does not provide instant
gratification or satisfy our selfish wants, the beauty of His amazing pattern is truly beyond compare.
Only those who have fully surrendered to Him can truly comprehend this reality.

Maybe you are struggling with loneliness and longing for marriage. Maybe you’ve made mistakes
in relationships and aren’t sure where to go from here. Maybe you simply want a fresh reminder
of God’s beautiful pattern. I encourage you to watch this film and be inspired with a vision
for what is possible when you leave the pen in God’s hands, allow Him to redeem this area of
your life, and let Him write your love story.

Remember that choosing God’s way always leads to victory and joy, even if the outcome is different from what we always hoped for. If you are struggling with disappointment, disillusionment, or impatience in this or any other area of your life, ask God to replace your desires with His desires.
Only when we delight in Him can our desires become purified and fulfilled by the One who created us and cares more about us than we could ever imagine.

Truly, He is faithful
Only when we are willing to place purity above social pressure will we be able to inspire the men
around us toward a higher standard of honor.
This doesn’t mean you should nag, criticize, or belittle guys who don’t share your standards.
Instead, guard your feminine honor by interacting with guys in an honorable way that points them
to Christ and His standards. Even if you never open your mouth to speak, let them see by your
example that your purity is sacred, and not to be tampered with.

A woman who guards purity may be mocked by the men of this world, but she will win the respect
of a man who truly has God’s heart.

Leslie Ludy


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