To Those Who Are...

2 Kings 19:15-19
Then Hezekiah prayed before the LORD, and said: “O LORD God of Israel, the One who dwells between the cherubim, You are God, You alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth.  You have made heaven and earth.  Incline Your ear, O LORD, and hear; open Your eyes, O LORD, and see; and hear the words of Sennacherib, which he has sent to reproach the living God.  Truly, LORD, the kings of Assyria have laid waste the nations and their lands, and have cast their gods into the fire; for they were not gods, but the work of men’s hands—wood and stone.  Therefore they destroyed them.  Now therefore, O LORD our God, I pray, save us from his hand, that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that You are the LORD God, You alone.”


I pray that this verse will encourage those that feel that their "Sennacherib" is too big for them to face. May our trust be in the Lord, the ONLY GOD, who has promised victory to those who put their trust in Him.


There is nothing too big that our Lord can't handle. Every evil that seems to ensnare us or hold us back has been defeated at the cross.  




Only in Him,
Charity

Hannah's Prayer

As I was doing quiet time 2 days ago, I read this beautiful passage from 1 Samuel 2. I love how it speaks of the greatness of our God and how He uses the weak to accomplish His purposes.
May this be our prayer as well!

1 Samuel 2:1-10
And Hannah prayed and said:
"My heart rejoices in the Lord;
my horn is exalted in the Lord.
I smile at my enemies,
because I rejoice in Your salvation.
No one is holy like the Lord,
for there is none besides You,
nor is there any rock like our God.
Talk no more so very proudly;
let no arrogance come from your mouth,
for the Lord is the God of knowledge;
and by Him actions are weighed.
The bows of the mighty men are broken,
and those who stumbled are girded with
strength.
Those who were full have hired
themselves out for bread,
and the hungry have ceased to hunger.
Even the barren has borne seven,
and she who has many children has
become feeble.
The Lord kills and makes alive;
He brings down to the grave and brings
up.
The Lord makes poor and makes rich;
He brings low and lifts up.
He raises the poor from the dust
and lifts the beggar from the ash heap,
to set them among princes
and make them inherit the throne of
glory.
For the pillars of the earth are the
Lord's,
and He has set the world upon them.
He will guard the feet of His saints,
but the wicked shall be silent in
darkness.
For by strength no man shall prevail.
The adversaries of the Lord shall be broken in pieces;
from heaven He will thunder against
them.
The Lord will judge the ends of the
earth.
He will give strength to His king,
and exalt the horn of His anointed."


Be encouraged,
Charity

Feelin Feminine Day 6 & 7

What a week this has been! I have really enjoyed wearing skirts and basking in my femininity. I hope that those of you who did the challenge feel the same way.

Here are some questions that I believe will be helpful...


How was the experience for you?
The experience was totally amazing for me! I felt like a lady, but didn't really feel restricted in any way.

Any particular stories?
No.

Did wearing skirts rather than pants affect the way you felt?
Yes. I definitely felt (and looked) more feminine than I did when I wore pants.

The way you felt about yourself?
Yes. I felt more older, and mature.

The way you acted?
Yes. I acted ladylike with more grace and poise. I was paying more attention to proper etiquette :) 

The way you carried yourself?
Yes. I was aware if my posture was not correct, if my feet were spread apart to far...etc.

Were you able to go about everyday activity as freely as pants?
Absolutely!

How did people respond?
I didn't get any negative comments :)

Were you more respected?
I felt like it.

Did you feel more like a lady?
YES! A million times yes!


After the challenge do you desire to keep wearing skirts more regularly, or were you desperate to wear pants again?
My desire is to wear skirts more regularly.
 
Here are the pictures from Day 6, and Day 7:

Day 6: I am wearing a pink Life Is Good shirt which was a gift, pink skirt from Goodwill, and a white sweater from Ross.

Day 7: I am wearing a green shirt from Ross, and the skirt is a hand-me-down. 

Thanks for keeping up with me this week! Enjoy being a lady, fulfilling the role that God has appointed for you.

In Christ,
Charity

Feelin Feminine Day 5

I can't believe that today is already day 5! Wow! Where has the time gone?
Today I am wearing a Pink Polka Dot shirt from Rue 21, and a black skirt from goodwill.

Oh, also here is the picture of the outfit from Day 3. The shirt is from Cato and jean skirt was sewn by me.

The next couple of pictures are of what dad, my brothers, and I did yesterday, which was setting tile. I must admit, it was a lot of fun :) And the last picture is a wildflower bouquet that I picked.
Enjoy!

God bless,
Charity

Feelin Feminine Day 4

I forgot to get a picture of yesterday's outfit! Sorry! I will post it tomorrow.

Here is today's outfit:

I am wearing a blue shirt from Goodwill and a pink skirt sewn by me. Wasn't too creative with my hair today:)

Feelin Feminine: Day 2

Today I am wearing a springy outfit, to welcome the beautiful weather :).
The shirt is from Kohls, the the skirt is from Goodwill, and the shoes are crocs. My hair is up in a simple bun.

Sorry for such a quick post, but I have to finish school for the day :)

Feelin' Feminine 7 Day Challenge- Day 1

OK, so this is actually my 3rd time doing it, but this time I'm posting pictures. :)

I hope that you will try it! And please leave me a comment of your experience!

The Challenge:

The challenge is to wear only skirts/dresses for an entire week of seven days, and then post a photo of your outfits (head to toe) on your blog. If you don’t have exactly seven different skirts, that’s alright. Mix and match with different shirts. We can be not only feminine and modest, but frugal too!

What is on the inside will show on the outside so dressing in a feminine manner in this way shows what we desire and strive for at the heart. Why dresses and skirts, you ask? Read through the websites. Dressing in a feminine manner doesn’t mean you must loose your respectability. It means you value your respectability and honour to the Father and to yourself more than you value fashion.

If you want to “personalize” your outfit a bit more you can add a hat, a scarf, a headband, a matching purse  – whatever you like! You can also style your hair in different ways each day. Just remember to remember your goal is not to be fashionable or blend in with the world, but to be set apart in everything!

DAY 1:

Today I was at home and decided to go casual. I am wearing a brown shirt that I got from Goodwill and a brown skirt that was sewn by me.