Godly Girls

My pastor's sermon today was about girls. Here are the highlights.

To raise Godly Girls, you have to be crazy (unconventional, odd, different from the world).

A. You have to be specific so they won't be foolish. She will be known by her deeds (Preverbs 20:11) and all deeds start as seeds. 

• Drama (Proverbs 9:13 - 'clamorous' = drama) Instead of drama, value what is important.
• Deceit, exaggerations, embellishments - lies must be dealt with early. 
• Defensive, wanting to fight with you about anything. Don't let her grow up to be a contentious woman (Proverbs 21:9, 19; 27:15-16)

B. You don't want your girl to become provocative. 

• Don't allow her to dress in a way that would dishonor God. 
• You don't want her to be shallow.
• Tell her what true beauty is: Proverbs 31:30 

C. You want your girl to walk in wisdom.

• Affirm her worth, make it verbal; praise the good things you see in her.
• Encourage a servant'so heart; involve her in helping others.
• Develop her God-given talents.
• Teach her money management.
• Teach her to be gracious, not gossiping or jealous.
• Teach her good manners and to expect good manners from others.

So, this particular blog post is just for me to come back and review when I need extra encouragement when dealing with my daughter. 

Proverbs 31:30 Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, But a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised.