Per the last post on "Captivating" by John and Stasi Eldredge, I promised my thoughts and my thoughts you shall have. ... As far as chapter 2 anyway.
So the main idea that I have gleaned so far is that women were designed to be beautiful, romantic, adventurous creatures under God's eye. Pretty cool.
But wait.
We are also emotional. Very emotional.
I bet anyone could've guessed that though. Just picture yourself (or your significant other) watching something to the likes of The Notebook... pass the tissues please.
So here's the stuff that I found important:
1. God created Eve to place another beautiful being into this world. He knew that Adam wasn't complete without her [see Genesis 2:18] and that a woman should also be created in His own image. Eve resembled God in that she was beautiful like nature and gentle like grace, but also had within her an adventurous spirit [after all, she was the one to eat the forbidden fruit].
2.Eve desired for a relationship, therefore women in general desire deep, meaningful relationships. Think about it. As a girl, would you rather have a one-night-stand or a devoted boyfriend to bring you flowers? As a man, do you see women as "clingy" at times? This is because we yearn for a relationship, with men, with women and God wants us to yearn for one with him as well. He created Eve in a way that mirrors the relationship he hopes to have with each and every one of us. Cool, huh?
3. Beauty is important, necessary and not something to be ashamed of. Now I'm not talking super-model, magazine cover, what the media says is beautiful, beauty. Not at all. I am talking about the beauty that each and every one of us holds inside. Have you ever heard the little message, "It's what's inside that counts?" Well that little saying is 100% true.
God enjoys beauty, he embraces it. Look around you. The sky, trees, flowers, sunset...it's all pretty wonderful if you ask me. That is the kind of beauty we're talking. Natural, all-consuming beauty. It is peaceful. Women were created to be beings that invoke and create peace.
Do I think we should run out and go on diets? Heck no. I love all things sugary.
Do I think we should begin to see ourselves not for what the mirror shows us but for what we feel inside? My gosh yes.
Dudes, it is your job to honor us chicas. Girls, honor yourselves and your sisters.
What did you all think? Thoughts?
Can't wait to continue the adventure!
