Girls have been talking about boys for forever. Someone mentions so-and-so likes so-and-so and the giddy squeals erupt. Amongst the buzz, you can find me off to the side, listening, translating, and probably formulating advice in my head. The girlish giggles are not really my style. Someone needs to be mature about this! You will not hear about a boy from me. I just won’t talk about it. Mature girls do not talk about boys.
But that doesn’t mean my heart doesn’t yearn to share.
As I found myself with sealed lips and an aching heart, I began to question my approach.
God said it is not good for man to be alone.
1) This guy/girl thing was created by God – so maybe we should talk about it.
2) We need community and likeminded people around us. Community does life together -aka you gotta share your life!
The chief end of man is to glorify God …
1) My life, my story is not mine. My story is His story as He works in and through me.
2) His strength is made perfect in my weakness. My vulnerability creates a perfect platform for God to show up with His strength.
(When did I get so practical? I just created an outline for my thought process.)
So what’s the hold up? Pride?
“When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.” Prov 11:2 If it’s all the same to you, I’d rather skip the disgrace. Self-Protection? Well that’s a stress behavior. “Discretion will protect you, and understanding will guard you.” Prov 2:11
(Anyone else notice the symmetry in the verse references?)
All that to say starting today, there is a new section on my blog – Boys. I can almost guarantee a rough start. Heart matters can get a little messy. See you there.