It is weird, because i did always feel something telling me that i need to read this book.
Finally when i did start reading it, I realized that i should have read it ages ago. I really do wish i would have read it few years earlier. Lots of things would have never happened.
But what is it in that book, that spoke to me sooooo much?!?
Well to start with, it's all TRUE, everything that is written there. Many times i found same patterns going through in my past. Just the lack of knowledge about your own feelings, can cause so much trouble in your life.
It is also filled with Bible verses, that i really did enjoy.
It talks a lot about the difference between men and women. How men are more visual and women are more interested the emotional side.
On that note, i think one of the important things i learnt from this book was what we (girls/women/ ladies… whatever we like to call ourselves) wear. Before we go out, we have to re-think what we put on. We don't want to make it difficult for our brothers to be in the same room with us do we?!?! There were quite cool tips how to check if the clothes are wrong, for example "Hallelujah" test ( if u lift ur hands above ur head and ur shirt is not covering everything, then it might be a great idea to get rid of that shirt). It really did open my eyes to the new world. I had no idea, that it is so difficult for guys. It's not like i've been trying to wear really mini clothes before, but i do re-think before i leave house now. But i've noticed, it does make me expect more from guys too. Because lets be honest, girls are not fully visual, but we still are!!! I have to admit, there has been times when it has been a bit uncomfortable, and it is weird to go and say " Hey button ur shirt up a bit, thanks mate!" how awkward would that feel. Anyways, everybody! Boys and Girls, think what u wear, ok?
All my stress was relieved when i got to that place "Should you be concerned if you notice that a guy is eye appealing? Have you crossed the line into compromise? Are you failing to guard your heart just because you find someone handsome? Absolutely not. You have done nothing that goes against Scripture or broken any vows, and guilt you may be feeling is false guilt. You can rest easy in the fact that your eyes function very well, and you can simply thank God that He makes such fine art." All my life ( not all obviously, i'm a girl and i like to exaggerate! I mean the time when i started noticing guys), anyways, all that time i've been living in a false guilt, i was beating myself up ( in my head, not literally, that just would be weird) when i saw a cute guy. God made us the way that we would notice His awesome, let me say this again, AWESOME! work. "When you notice a good-looking guy, he has our attention. This is perfectly healthy, normal, and appropriate, even when he is someone you have no business dating or getting close to. As long as your level of emotional connection doesn't move into the yellow- or red- light stage, you have absolutely no reason to feel guilty." And that's how little girl called Liisa got her freedom.
I do suggest this book to everyone, it does have everything in there and it has been really helpful with all my little issues in my life and also been really helpful with overcoming my past.
My child, pay attention to what I say.
Listen carefully to my words.
Don’t lose sight of them.
Let them penetrate deep into your heart,
for they bring life to those who find them,
and healing to their whole body.
proverbs 4:20-22
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