Commit to God; Book Review 1

This is my first review post of one of the many books to be finished this summer on my list (as posted in my previous blog). So far I have finished 3 wonderful books since school has ended (all were about half way read though, I don’t read quite that fast!) Nonetheless it feels nice to have a lighter load.
The first book I will write to you about it Elizabeth George’s “Beautiful in God’s Eyes; The Treasures of the Proverb’s 31 Woman”. If there are any guys reading this, don’t tune out because the title says “woman”. I have something to say to you too!!

As I have read the book, “Beautiful in God’s Eyes; the Proverbs 31 Woman”, by Elizabeth George, I have learned so many gems of truth. I encourage every young lady (and woman) to read this book to prepare themselves as Godly women, whether they live single or marry. And what’s more, I see so much information that a man should know too, about what to look for in a Godly wife. I believe young men should read Proverbs 31 and study it, learning what it means to seek out a woman of true beauty.
Not this fake stuff the media calls beauty, but the character, morals, and strength that God calls beauty.
I want to note that many young men see young women searching for the perfect guy. This results in their thinking that they might not be “good enough”. But I would like to tell young men that a perfect man doesn’t exist. And even if you truly don’t deserve a girl right now, I would encourage you to let that be an initiative for you to become a Proverbs 31 man- a man in right standing with God.
You see, every woman wants the best for herself, and every man wants to be the best and have the best for himself. But in this sinful world there are many that feel inadequate or undeserving. If you will but surrender your heart to God and commit your ways to become Godly ways, you become the man or woman the other deserves. Do not settle for because you feel lesser. Only God can change a heart, but once He does, it changes character in return. If you are willing to Him and submit your ways for His ways, you can be ready for the spouse God has picked for you. No one is deserving, but everyone has received grace. Whether or not we accept that grace and let it change us is our decision.
God loves you, beautiful women and strong men. God wants what is best for you. Obviously it is a matter between you and Him whether or not you get married. He has someone picked out especially for you, but until you turn all your focus to Him, and live your life Him, you cannot receive that blessing. You can rush into a relationship, but if God is not first in your life now, He certainly won’t be once you are with someone else. Distraction is all too easy in earthly relationships. But once we commit our affection to Him, and pray for the mate God has for you, He will bring you together in His beautiful timing.
And for those who feel called to be single, or don’t but God calls you to be single, all of Proverbs 31 and this book still apply. Put God first in all of your relationships, love Him and be His “bride”, and you will succeed. It is easy to become distracted too and feel as if you’re missing out on a special relationship. But what can be more special than an intimate relationship with the One who created you?
In today’s society women and men are led to believe that if you are not in a love relationship that something is wrong with you. Even more, you may be taught that your life goal is to find that “perfect someone” and have a nice little family. The reality is though (and I think the wonderful thing!) is that God has created diversity. Single, married, with children, etc. no one person is called to the same life as the next. The key to a fulfilled life is being attuned to God at all times and following His will for your life. Notice I didn’t say know His will for your life, because we will not always know. Sometimes we will have to follow blindly until He reveals His purpose. But that is more than okay, because only the One who created you knows what is best for you and for your life.