Don't Awaken Love

Song of Solomon 8:4 says, I warn you, daughters of Jerusalem: don't excite love, don't awake love until the time is ripe.

A couple of weeks ago I found myself in room filled with children all under the age of 13. As our group discussion commenced, the boys and girls begin to tell me that they were dating. They bragged on how many people they had recently dated and followed it by showing me pictures and text messages between them. I was completely speechless. Looking back to my own childhood where I wasn't allowed to date, let alone talk to a boy on the phone until I was 16! the kids laughed at me because they didnt understand why my parents put this boundary on me. But as I read the text messages sent between two 9 year olds at midnight, I begin to understand myself. I was completely shocked by what I read,"I love you" and "I miss you". My mind immediately went to Song of Solomon 8:4.

Then this morning as I opened my facebook news feed, I saw a post by my 16 year old cousin talking about oral sex. My heart sank in my chest. And again my mind raced to song of solomon 8:4. Don't awaken love before its time!

Now this post is not to bash those parents who do allow their youngsters to date. This post is to show you the progression of how this can lead to disaster. Its to show you ladies that you don't have to awaken these feelings just yet.

Ya see, this generation of young people have awakened Eros love aka erotic/ romantic love. The first stages start out innocent and cute but they can quickly lead to a whirlwind of emotions and actions that are on reserve. It saddens me to see my younger cousins and other youngsters posting pictures with their bodies on display for everybody to see. They are craving attention from the these sex crazed little boys who don't have the first clue on what it means to love. What bothers me is the fact that most of these kids have their parents on their facebook and I wonder why in the world there is nothing being addressed! Mothers, tell your daughters the truth. Tell them that their actions will lead to consequences they can't handle. Father's show your daughters that they are worth so much. Show your sons how to treat a woman. I do understand that to know these things take root in the Word of God and most people haven't picked up the Bible since Christmas or something. So with that being said I realize that I must be a role model. I must exemplify the type of woman God intends for us to be. Strong, dignified, classy, smart, kind, and Godly. If it's up to anyone it's up to me.

Young ladies listen. You are more than your thighs and your hips. You are beautiful, strong, and powerful. You are fearfully and wonderfully made in the image of the Creator of the Universe. your beauty comes from within. Never depend on a boy to make you feel special. He doesn't have the ability to define your worth. That my girls, is for the Maker and Lover of your soul and him alone. Take the time out to know God and to know yourself before you attempt Eros love. The truth is, you must first learn the Agape love of God. And he will send you that one you so desire. There is a man that God has had for you since before time began. Let God bring him to you. There is a time and a season for everything. And right now you should be in the waiting. Let God mold and shape you first because listen, love is not easy. It's not rainbows and butterflies. It takes work. It's a commitment. It doesn't always feel good. It's not all about you. Do you see? There are some things God has to get you ready for.

Oh my girls! I love you all so much! Please know your worth and don't awaken love before its time!

PS- If you ever need to talk call me cause I'm here for you!

Xoxo