Purely Woman is one of my favorite books and I am reading it right for a third time! It is by Lauren Wilson Black, Khrystian Wilson Lewis and Jordyn Wilson. They are all about being pure in everything you do from your inner character to your outward looks. 
One of the things that stood out to me the most was the way they described purity as being like a water lily (pictured on the cover above). They say:"The water lily is a symbol of purity. This plant lives in ponds and still water. Although it is very delicate it is also strong and well anchored to the soil beneath the surface. As it grows upward from the muddy bottom of the pond, its slender stalk reduces wave action and makes the water around it calm. This sweet smelling flower rises up from the water, reaching to the sun. Above all, the most interesting thing about the water lily is that it is used to purify the water around it of poisonous heavy metals. God's plan for this little flower is a striking picture of our call to purity as young women.
As the water lily reaches towards the light, we must lift our hands to glorify our Lord and reflect His light. As the water lily is delicate yet is still well anchored in the soil we women are called to express our strengths in a delicate way as we anchor ourselves in the Lord. Just as this flower calms the rough waters around it, so we are called to bring the calming presence of Jesus to our culture. Like the water lily, we stem from murky waters to bring natural beauty to the world around us. But most importantly, like the water lily purifies the pond of fatal toxins, so God brings healing to our culture through us.
God calls us, christian women, to real beauty--Purity. That means more than just physical purity, but it is the integrity of a woman as a whole. 1 Thessalonians 5:23-May the God of peace sanctify you completely and may your whole spirit, soul and body be preserved blameless for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ."
This encourages me so much because it gives me a very clear picture of exactly what I need to do in order to be pure.
Job 8:5-6: If you would earnestly seek God and make your supplication to the almighty, and if you are pure and upright, surely He will awaken for you and prosper your rightful dwelling place.
Sorry for such a long post. I'm so happy to be doing this again!! :)
Sounds like a good book!
ReplyDeleteEsther Ruth
Sounds like a wonderful book Elaine! it looks like everyone is reading on how to be a Godly young woman on a sinful world. :)
ReplyDeletegreat post.