Unlocking Dinah’s Diary

“Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will rise. Though I sit in darkness, the LORD will be my light.”

Micah 7:8

“I was so ashamed of my sin. Why I chose to wander away from home and look at what I thought would be fun was just plain selfish—rebellious. I knew the rule. Don’t mix with those who don't love God.But I was just exploring. Just checking out my options…what's the harm? And when Shechem looked my way, and when I knew he was a prince, and

when I considered that such a powerful man set his eyes on me, I just couldn’t say no...just couldn't run.

And in an instant I was damaged goods. 

‘I’ll marry you. I’ll make it right. I’ll talk to your father.’ But it could never work. His words were comforting but I continued with him—giving myself to him.  

My brothers, Levi and Simeon, hated Shechem. So they killed him and all the men in his small village.Such horror...shame too! Then they snatched me out of Shechem's house and I returned home.

I never left again. I stayed close and even went with my family into Egypt when my little brother Joseph became Egypt’s prime minister.

God has given me peace, my friend..a new start too. My name means justice and although my brothers were way out of line God has made me right and brought me back to His people…my people. He didn’t have to do that.  He wanted to. He’s the

only one who could. He loves me—I love Him too!

 Have you been where I was? What God did for me…He can do for you!”

Dear Lord,

You can make me white a snow. I need you, Lord. Thank you for your love.

Dinah's Dare

Dinah's Dare

“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...disappointment with herself.

Maybe she thought, “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 tricked. She believed Satan's lie. "You'll be so popular. Don't turn down the most wanted boy on campus. Don't be a fool!"  So she followed the crowd.

(Despite her fall, Dinah was returned and made right by God—but more on that good news later.)

Jesus loves you so. He has such good plans for you. He has chosen...YOU!
"But no one will like me. They'll think I'm weird." So what! you're

not just anybody! You're a child of the King. Wear your crown.Be different and shine. Love yourself and say no to Satan's lies.Say yes to Jesus. You'll not be disappointed. He'll never lie to you. He won't sweet talk you.

He went to the cross for you. No one else did that for you. 

Dear Lord,

Cleanse my heart today. Make me ever pure. You've chosen me for greatness. I want to follow You!

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