Friday, May 2, 2014

The Popular Girl



Here's Remembering You!
“Dinah, daughter of Leah and Jacob, went out to visit
some of the Canaanite women.”
Genesis 34:1

Ugh!
Dinah was bored. “Cooking, cleaning, and staying close to mother…ugh! I don’t want this! What normal girl does? I crave adventure, fashion, and friends I can relate to. And what about boys?”
Dinah took one more look at her tented home, her mother grinding wheat, and the bleating, smelly goats nearby. And she was gone—in a flash!
What fun! She was popular, the new girl and the boys—stood in line. But one boy, a prince in the region, took a special liking to Dinah and with sweet words seduced her, and brought her into his home. Angry brothers sought revenge, killed her lover and brought her back.
Dinah wanted to do the popular thing...wanted to fit in. But she made a dangerous choice which brought  shame upon her family. Dinah is remembered for her foolishness.
Maybe she said to herself, “Oh, I just want to have fun, spread my wings and discover who I am. What’s all the fuss? Look at me. I’m flying out the nest!”
Dinah was no leader—not a girl with backbone. She followed the crowd.

(Despite her fall, Dinah was returned and made right by God—but more on that good news later.)
You’re a child of the King chosen for greatness--for leadership. Follow Jesus your Shepherd. He's grooming you for His purpose, a great purpose! And people will remember you...and smile!

Dear Lord,
Cleanse my heart today. Make me ever pure. You've chosen me for greatness. I will follow You!
Precious Moments coloring book 




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