ok so this post has been a thought that has been on my mind for a while now...its something I would like to do but have no idea how to get from point A (in my head) to point B (out of my head) So I thought I would post it here and see if anyone had any ideas on how to make it happen.
Ok so here are my thoughts:
Modesty is something that is taught. Its something I had no concept of as a teenager and something I look back and wish I had a clue about what guys were thinking and WHY modesty is important.I know that as we look around immodesty is everywhere, but I have a hard time putting all the blame on the girl. I think that we as christians are called to be disciples and we are teach the younger women, so I think that we as followers of Christ have sorely missed the mark. I believe these girls are confused or niaeve about what guys think about when they look at scantily clad women. I think they may not know that its all that important today and if they do they may think that modesty is looking like one of the Little Women or Mary Poppins. They need to be taught these things. But have you seen some mothers today? they are not modeling modestly for thier daughters so maybe they need to be taught as well. How can a young girl look modest and fashionable at the same time? I am not sold on the whole idea that we should be wearing burkas and a turtle neck but at the same time I don't want to look like Brittney Spears either. I think that today girls are hit left and right with images in the media that are not realistic, and then they hear their parents and other "churchy" older people talk about modesty, and how "back in the day girls knew how to dress!" ok great but since I can't find a pair of bell bottoms or a hoop skirt anymore how does that apply to me. The two seem as if they will never meet.Yet everyday many of my wonderful godly women wake up and walk the modestly fashionable tightrope with ease.
Nonetheless, I have this burden on my heart for awkward, gangly teenage girls. Why? I have no idea... ok that's not true, I know God has put it on my heart, but for what purpose, I have no clue, because I still get it wrong some times. I wear things and then I get out in the "real world" aka Walmart, I look down and bam! the shirt I thought covered everything has now suddenly decided to shrink and become a tube top. Ah, Grace.... I am so glad that God extends it to me, A LOT.
Anyways back to the point. I have been thinking, and now I invite you to travel to Jessica World for just a moment, where time and money are your friend and children don't bother you every 5 seconds. I would have weekend girl event. there would be a talk on what the Bible says about modesty, different families perspectives on modesty, Godly men would come in and talk to the girls about the effects of immodesty on them and how they struggle with the visual. then it would culminate in a fashion show, where women (me) would go to local department stores, consignment shops, and thrift stores, and put together outfits for all types of girls, all types of weather and all age groups. that are all up to date fashionable, affordable and most importantly MODEST. We could also take pictures of some of women in the magazines and get clothing that is similar to theirs but that we have changed to make modest. We could do surprise makeovers on some of the attendees and give away outfits. and at the center of it all give the girls tools, practical tips and pointers on how to look your best (not sexy but nice) and not violate Gods Word.
Ok so that is my thought. Where it would be held, who would pay for it, who would come... Well that part hasn't fleshed its self out yet. Hence the trip to Jessica World. However I am convinced that God has put this on my heart and so I know that He will work it out. Maybe through someone reading this blog, or a friend of a friend or something. Who knows, but now it's out there for all of my readers (Bobby) to read.
Ok now for questions,
What are some rules about modesty at your house?
How can we activaly reach out to young girls and teach them like we are called by Scripture to do?