Comments on: Teenage girls: Total makeover http://prayerforyouth.org/2008/09/15/teenage-girls-total-makeover/ Mon, 30 Aug 2010 04:28:03 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Lucy Ann http://prayerforyouth.org/2008/09/15/teenage-girls-total-makeover/comment-page-1/#comment-390 Lucy Ann Mon, 30 Aug 2010 04:28:03 +0000 http://prayerforyouth.org/?p=18#comment-390 Girls... Thanks for sharing...keep reading, keep sharing ...that's how we all grow and get stronger in the things of God. You all are loved and appreciated. Girls…

Thanks for sharing…keep reading, keep sharing …that’s how we all grow and get stronger in the things of God. You all are loved and appreciated.

]]> By: T. Cee http://prayerforyouth.org/2008/09/15/teenage-girls-total-makeover/comment-page-1/#comment-372 T. Cee Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:23:16 +0000 http://prayerforyouth.org/?p=18#comment-372 This is really accurate. This blog is a constant source of inspiration for me and this post does NOT disappoint. I have to say, the pressure on teens is focused on girls. I cannot think of one, good explanation for this; there is simply a multitude of hypotheses. It breaks my heart that the internal beauty of girl is not recognized and celebrated. For me, I strive to be the best Christian I can but I get so caught up in the "looks" that I struggle. The depression really stinks. There is nothing like time spent with God to bring me back to my real self. But, as we journey out into the world, once again the demons of desire stick out their claws and we are sucked into the same detrimental ways. Really focusing on how we are, instead of how we look, will allow us to be better, happier, and more true Christians. Thank you for this post. This is really accurate. This blog is a constant source of inspiration for me and this post does NOT disappoint. I have to say, the pressure on teens is focused on girls. I cannot think of one, good explanation for this; there is simply a multitude of hypotheses. It breaks my heart that the internal beauty of girl is not recognized and celebrated. For me, I strive to be the best Christian I can but I get so caught up in the “looks” that I struggle. The depression really stinks. There is nothing like time spent with God to bring me back to my real self. But, as we journey out into the world, once again the demons of desire stick out their claws and we are sucked into the same detrimental ways. Really focusing on how we are, instead of how we look, will allow us to be better, happier, and more true Christians. Thank you for this post.

]]> By: Kaylee http://prayerforyouth.org/2008/09/15/teenage-girls-total-makeover/comment-page-1/#comment-367 Kaylee Sat, 03 Jul 2010 13:55:22 +0000 http://prayerforyouth.org/?p=18#comment-367 Gosh, Rachel and Lucy Ann said a lot and its so important to have your heart right with Jesus... then your dress will follow your heart! I love looking and feeling pretty and honestly what girl doesn't. But it really is the inside that truly matters. Its Jesus that makes us pretty! I'm a girlie girl too... I love wearing make up and dressing pretty, but I know that these things are a sign of what is on the inside. I mean when I see other girls dressing where their breasts are showing, I know that these girls are just looking for love in all the wrong places. It really is sad and we need to try and help them. Gosh, I am a firm believer in helping other girls view themselves with the love of God, and I'm challenging every girl here to do the same. Gosh, Rachel and Lucy Ann said a lot and its so important to have your heart right with Jesus… then your dress will follow your heart! I love looking and feeling pretty and honestly what girl doesn’t. But it really is the inside that truly matters. Its Jesus that makes us pretty! I’m a girlie girl too… I love wearing make up and dressing pretty, but I know that these things are a sign of what is on the inside. I mean when I see other girls dressing where their breasts are showing, I know that these girls are just looking for love in all the wrong places. It really is sad and we need to try and help them. Gosh, I am a firm believer in helping other girls view themselves with the love of God, and I’m challenging every girl here to do the same.

]]> By: Emma http://prayerforyouth.org/2008/09/15/teenage-girls-total-makeover/comment-page-1/#comment-346 Emma Sun, 02 May 2010 01:57:48 +0000 http://prayerforyouth.org/?p=18#comment-346 I totally agree with a lot of the comments that have been made here. I think, particularly in today's world, that it's important to take into consideration dreessing your best... but it shouldn't be all that you concern yourself with. I know that personally, I have a lot of trouble keeping from conforming to the patterns of everybody else, but I know that God loves me that way I am. I don't need to dress a certain way, put on certain make-up, style my hair a certain way, or act like any of the other people that don't put God first to realize that.Thank you to all of the girls that have written and made comments here, because they've been very helpful. I totally agree with a lot of the comments that have been made here. I think, particularly in today’s world, that it’s important to take into consideration dreessing your best… but it shouldn’t be all that you concern yourself with. I know that personally, I have a lot of trouble keeping from conforming to the patterns of everybody else, but I know that God loves me that way I am. I don’t need to dress a certain way, put on certain make-up, style my hair a certain way, or act like any of the other people that don’t put God first to realize that.Thank you to all of the girls that have written and made comments here, because they’ve been very helpful.

]]> By: HorseLover http://prayerforyouth.org/2008/09/15/teenage-girls-total-makeover/comment-page-1/#comment-344 HorseLover Thu, 29 Apr 2010 06:50:05 +0000 http://prayerforyouth.org/?p=18#comment-344 I agree with all of you! God and Jesus should be the most important things in our lives! It does not matter what people think of you because you are just the way God wants you to be! Jesus loves you no matter what. And Girls, I am not saying that you don't need to keep up on your hygene because that is important too! I agree with all of you! God and Jesus should be the most important things in our lives! It does not matter what people think of you because you are just the way God wants you to be! Jesus loves you no matter what. And Girls, I am not saying that you don’t need to keep up on your hygene because that is important too!

]]> By: Sam http://prayerforyouth.org/2008/09/15/teenage-girls-total-makeover/comment-page-1/#comment-287 Sam Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:58:55 +0000 http://prayerforyouth.org/?p=18#comment-287 Thanks girls for all of your comments and advice. It really does help when we realize other girls are going through the same things, tell themselves the same stupid stuff, so we can realize it is stupid. So, just thanks. Thanks girls for all of your comments and advice. It really does help when we realize other girls are going through the same things, tell themselves the same stupid stuff, so we can realize it is stupid. So, just thanks.

]]> By: Lucy Ann http://prayerforyouth.org/2008/09/15/teenage-girls-total-makeover/comment-page-1/#comment-275 Lucy Ann Fri, 16 Oct 2009 23:30:05 +0000 http://prayerforyouth.org/?p=18#comment-275 Rachel, Thanks for sharing your thoughts, you bring up some good points to ponder. First off; remember God is looking at your heart, not your outward appearance. I do believe as Christian woman, it is our responsiblity to honor God by the way we dress. As far as make-up, hair styles, fashion clothing... those things in and of themselves are not bad. Looking "your best" and feeling good about that, are important, however, that should not become the means by which you find your identiy. How special you are, how loved you are, should always come from you position with Christ. As long as you are secure in that, you will dress appropriately. I agree, the way we dress is an extension of our personality, and that can be a good thing. When you talk about dressing "sexy" I take that to mean, you are dressing in a way particularly to get the attention of boys, perhaps forsaking modesty. If that is your intention in the particular outfit you choose to wear, that may be inappropriate. Always check your motives.... are you dressing a particular way just to express yourself, keeping in mind that you belong to Jesus, or are you dressing for attention? I think it is wonderful when girls develop a style of dress that is both expressive and becoming on them. Accssories is another way to be expressive with you wardrobe. The scriptures tell us to Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your mind, with all your soul. If you are keeping this in mind, dressing appropriately will not be an issue. Keep your eyes on Jesus while you are expressing yourself through the clothes/make-up you wear...Blessings! Rachel,
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, you bring up some good points to ponder. First off; remember God is looking at your heart, not your outward appearance. I do believe as Christian woman, it is our responsiblity to honor God by the way we dress. As far as make-up, hair styles, fashion clothing… those things in and of themselves are not bad. Looking “your best” and feeling good about that, are important, however, that should not become the means by which you find your identiy. How special you are, how loved you are, should always come from you position with Christ. As long as you are secure in that, you will dress appropriately. I agree, the way we dress is an extension of our personality, and that can be a good thing. When you talk about dressing “sexy” I take that to mean, you are dressing in a way particularly to get the attention of boys, perhaps forsaking modesty. If that is your intention in the particular outfit you choose to wear, that may be inappropriate. Always check your motives…. are you dressing a particular way just to express yourself, keeping in mind that you belong to Jesus, or are you dressing for attention? I think it is wonderful when girls develop a style of dress that is both expressive and becoming on them. Accssories is another way to be expressive with you wardrobe. The scriptures tell us to Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your mind, with all your soul. If you are keeping this in mind, dressing appropriately will not be an issue. Keep your eyes on Jesus while you are expressing yourself through the clothes/make-up you wear…Blessings!

]]> By: Rachel, http://prayerforyouth.org/2008/09/15/teenage-girls-total-makeover/comment-page-1/#comment-274 Rachel, Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:01:50 +0000 http://prayerforyouth.org/?p=18#comment-274 Do you think God would be angry at me for wearing make-up and pretty clothes? Because those are things that I LIKE to do, and I don't feel that I HAVE to, I just love to do make-up and work on my hair, is that a sin? Is it a sin to just want to look your best? Of course I think it is great for a girl to be able to walk around without make-up and just confident in herself, but I found my outward appearence as a way of showing my inner personality, is that wrong? I straighten my hair and wear make-up and shop for nice clothes, but I don't understand why that is treated as such a negative thing? Because I think God wouldn't mind me doing things that I like to do? I am a girly girl, and I kind of wonder if me wanting to look my best for other people is necessairly a bad thing, isn't it okay to want to make the most of God's creation: me? I think that appearence is such an important part of today's society that it is okay to be able to look your best? My clothes express who I am. It is possible to look your best or even look "sexy" and still love yourself and be loved by others for your personality...I think? Any thoughts? Do you think God would be angry at me for wearing make-up and pretty clothes? Because those are things that I LIKE to do, and I don’t feel that I HAVE to, I just love to do make-up and work on my hair, is that a sin? Is it a sin to just want to look your best? Of course I think it is great for a girl to be able to walk around without make-up and just confident in herself, but I found my outward appearence as a way of showing my inner personality, is that wrong? I straighten my hair and wear make-up and shop for nice clothes, but I don’t understand why that is treated as such a negative thing? Because I think God wouldn’t mind me doing things that I like to do? I am a girly girl, and I kind of wonder if me wanting to look my best for other people is necessairly a bad thing, isn’t it okay to want to make the most of God’s creation: me? I think that appearence is such an important part of today’s society that it is okay to be able to look your best? My clothes express who I am. It is possible to look your best or even look “sexy” and still love yourself and be loved by others for your personality…I think? Any thoughts?

]]> By: rachel = p http://prayerforyouth.org/2008/09/15/teenage-girls-total-makeover/comment-page-1/#comment-244 rachel = p Thu, 09 Jul 2009 08:40:29 +0000 http://prayerforyouth.org/?p=18#comment-244 it matter's what's on the inside.... god judges us by our hearts not by anything else and god say's that look's don't matter he want's you to get attention from your personality not how you look ladies.. it matter’s what’s on the inside….
god judges us by our hearts not by anything else and god say’s that look’s don’t matter he want’s you to get attention from your personality not how you look ladies..

]]> By: Evie http://prayerforyouth.org/2008/09/15/teenage-girls-total-makeover/comment-page-1/#comment-243 Evie Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:56:12 +0000 http://prayerforyouth.org/?p=18#comment-243 I love this one!! I hate that everyone is so wrapped up in their physical appearence. i used to be like that.. and as a result i lost a lot of my personality. i lost a chance to grow as a person because i was too busy trying to look good. Now, i've figured out that it truly is more important to be a real person on the inside than an attractive-looking person on the outside. i also realized that i dont want to attract people that are attracted to me because of my outward appearance. To me, it is more important that i make friends and hold relationships because people like me based on who i am as a person, the values i hold and the things i find important, rather than who likes the way i look or how i dress. I love this one!! I hate that everyone is so wrapped up in their physical appearence. i used to be like that.. and as a result i lost a lot of my personality. i lost a chance to grow as a person because i was too busy trying to look good. Now, i’ve figured out that it truly is more important to be a real person on the inside than an attractive-looking person on the outside. i also realized that i dont want to attract people that are attracted to me because of my outward appearance. To me, it is more important that i make friends and hold relationships because people like me based on who i am as a person, the values i hold and the things i find important, rather than who likes the way i look or how i dress.

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