but we lack patience, and sometimes we can get so caught up in that dream, that we take our eyes off God and choose less than His best. We tend to waste this time of singleness, when we should be cherishing every second of it! God is wanting us to use this time to prepare like Esther, to learn HIS ways before we are joined to the heart that we are destined to be with.
That's why this time of singleness is PRECIOUS!! It's a time to cultivate beauty and build virtue. A time to let God transform our hearts NOW, so that we can be that virtuous woman that our one day husband needs, but how do we become like that? By being crazy faithful to Jesus, in that secret place communing with Him and letting Him teach us how to be that Proverbs 31 & Titus 2 woman. Ladies: When we're in the presence of God there is not only an INWARD change, but an OUTWARD change, because it will show such a RADIANT BEAUTY. There is nothing more beautiful than a woman who is God-fearing, virtuous, gentle, kind, and passionately in love with Jesus. The right man will cherish and protect that! Just like the Lord, that man will see your heart and not just your outward appearance. I'm not saying that your outward appearance isn't important though, because it is. I do believe as women of God it is very important that we take care of the temple we've been blessed with. There's nothing wrong with putting on a little makeup and dressing up. Even Esther prepared with perfumes and cosmetics. So that's a part of being a lady, but don't think that your worth is valued by any of that. You are fearfully and wonderfully made! Your price is far above rubies, and you shouldn't be treated any less.
So ladies: don't be discouraged if you're still single! God has a reason for it, and it's just not yet time for you to meet your Prince. God may be keeping you in the palace for a little bit longer, because there might be a few things you still need to learn. Remember, God makes ALL THINGS beautiful in HIS TIME. If you remain faithful to Him, He will remain faithful to you! Every season in life has beauty and wonder of its own, so be CONTENT. Stay focused, and before you know it your promise will be before your feet!
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Kenya-Nicole Gossett is 19 years old and has been in full-time ministry her whole life. The Lord graced her to go on her first missions trip at the age of 16 months, and since then she has traveled and lived abroad 22 times, doing the work of ministry. Last year, the Lord gave her the vision for "Becoming Esther," a ministry that would raise up young women in the fear of the Lord, keeping them pure until marriage and teaching them to prepare themselves, not only for their Heavenly King but for their husbands as well. The ministry has gone into several nations and is supporting her father's world outreach, which is in Kenya, Philippines, India, Pakistan and Myanmar. Kenya's whole desire is to see young women worldwide be Born Again, healed and set free, to know their worth and value unto the Lord. Follow them on Twitter: @BecomingEsther and visit their website, BecomingEsther.org :)
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COB: As a young girl growing up, you were teased at school for being "too skinny" and "too tall." These traits were perfect for the modeling industry, and it sounds as if you fit right in when you started pursuing jobs in the industry as a teen. Why did you chose to start modeling?
Kylie: Originally I wanted to become a model because I thought that the models had it made. They seemed to be so confident, and they were considered beautiful by the world. They got lots of attention, and it seemed very glamorous. I was so hurt by people bullying me, and I wanted to prove to them that I was worthy.
COB: Once involved with fully pursuing your modeling career, you were told by your agency that you needed to shed some weight in order to book modeling jobs. I have to admit that this part of your story shocked me! I mean you were so stunning, thin, and a perfectly healthy weight...
wanted you a size smaller! How did this affect your self esteem?