Genesis.
It took me a long time to decide on this blog address- authentic beauty. Let me now share how i came to this- a dear friend who's been a wonderful blessing in my life handed me a book entitled as such just last night, and i started on it three hours ago and found myself not being able to stop, even though i knew that work was piling steadily- a result of me not having been able to do work at all over the last two weeks because of what had happened prior this new blog. This book reveals how today's culture has stripped us (girls) of our childhood dream- of finding our prince; and how we can free ourselves from these destructive influences to finally experience the passion and intimacy that we long for, in God.
I was crying by the twelfth page of the book, as she shared how she frantically tried to win her (then) boyfriend back- she tried everything possible, giving away everything she had. I related to that desperation, that hopelessness, desolation, and brokenness. This book isn't quite like other books i've read; it doesn't expound on theoretical discussions of what a "healthy and god centered relationship ought to be", neither does it extol the virtues of singlehood relentlessly. Instead, what moved me was how personal and sincere the author's writing was.
When i finally decided to stop writing in the old blog, i knew that i wanted my new blog address to serve as a consistent reminder and encouragement to this new phase of my life; i wanted something to wholistically describe my new goal for this season in time, and i was finally inspired by this book, a very timely gift indeed. God leaves no room for coincidences, mind you. And so this is it- a renewal of my priorities and goals, a renewal of my dreams and hopes.
My aim for this new season in my life is to pursue this authentic beauty- one that seeks God's heart continually, and to set myself apart- from what the world sees as beautiful.
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That being said, this transition will be a difficult one- after having thrown all caution to the wind since i was seventeen. The last relationship really broke me down, due to my own folly, myopia and disobedience of course- there's nothing worse than giving everything to that person, being betrayed twice over, and realising after that you've been used. But i've been picking myself up steadily, with God's grace and provision- He knows my every need- and i've been blessed with genuine supportive friends to tide me through this rough time. I see God's love in every little bit of their support and help, and am extremely thankful for everyone of you: eunice, jeremy, tousif, josh, gen, shoumin, daniel, cherie, lorraine, gabriel, enzheng, jon, mich, yongfu.
So. It's time to continue picking up the pieces, and i'd really like to start by clearing overdue readings right now (:
It took me a long time to decide on this blog address- authentic beauty. Let me now share how i came to this- a dear friend who's been a wonderful blessing in my life handed me a book entitled as such just last night, and i started on it three hours ago and found myself not being able to stop, even though i knew that work was piling steadily- a result of me not having been able to do work at all over the last two weeks because of what had happened prior this new blog. This book reveals how today's culture has stripped us (girls) of our childhood dream- of finding our prince; and how we can free ourselves from these destructive influences to finally experience the passion and intimacy that we long for, in God.
I was crying by the twelfth page of the book, as she shared how she frantically tried to win her (then) boyfriend back- she tried everything possible, giving away everything she had. I related to that desperation, that hopelessness, desolation, and brokenness. This book isn't quite like other books i've read; it doesn't expound on theoretical discussions of what a "healthy and god centered relationship ought to be", neither does it extol the virtues of singlehood relentlessly. Instead, what moved me was how personal and sincere the author's writing was.
When i finally decided to stop writing in the old blog, i knew that i wanted my new blog address to serve as a consistent reminder and encouragement to this new phase of my life; i wanted something to wholistically describe my new goal for this season in time, and i was finally inspired by this book, a very timely gift indeed. God leaves no room for coincidences, mind you. And so this is it- a renewal of my priorities and goals, a renewal of my dreams and hopes.
My aim for this new season in my life is to pursue this authentic beauty- one that seeks God's heart continually, and to set myself apart- from what the world sees as beautiful.
-
That being said, this transition will be a difficult one- after having thrown all caution to the wind since i was seventeen. The last relationship really broke me down, due to my own folly, myopia and disobedience of course- there's nothing worse than giving everything to that person, being betrayed twice over, and realising after that you've been used. But i've been picking myself up steadily, with God's grace and provision- He knows my every need- and i've been blessed with genuine supportive friends to tide me through this rough time. I see God's love in every little bit of their support and help, and am extremely thankful for everyone of you: eunice, jeremy, tousif, josh, gen, shoumin, daniel, cherie, lorraine, gabriel, enzheng, jon, mich, yongfu.
So. It's time to continue picking up the pieces, and i'd really like to start by clearing overdue readings right now (:
posted by voyeur at 6:39 PM
4 Comments:
I smiled when I first saw your email. :) You are a beauty. A beautiful friend, a beautiful (intimidating...hehe) lady and a beautiful child of God. I love you dear. May we, as we read the book together, be so moved into being that authentic beauty for our Prince. *HugS*
Be Blessed dear friend of mine. I speak the Lord's blessing upon you in your life in every aspect of it =)
You'd do fine as i believe you would! Remember when things hits the sack, remember Psalms 139!
Catch up soon for food, if you're free!
hi dear... glad to know after years of self-effort that you are now able to make this commitment. i can't entirely relate to it now that i'm at this phase, but i hope i may soon. love you... you've been an invaluable support to me this whole past 2 months :) for all the listening through late night calls and desperate whinging, and the sincere and informed advice you have constantly given me (and that i follow!), thank you... :)
finally. :p
i don't really have much to say dear, except let's hope i don't have any more chances to say 'i told you so', and that like some of your other friends, you follow advice too. *smiles*
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