BE YOU ~ DO YOU

Hi DIAMONDS! So it's been about a month since school has been in and I know that you all are doing GREAT because you are BLESSED!

Now that school has started, I want to talk about being you. Being comfortable with the way God created you. Being the person HE wants you to be.You maybe at a new school, with new teachers, maybe new students going to your old school. Either way there is always the issue of peer pressure. Having to deal with keeping up appearances or being who others think you should be.  I know it's hard when you are constantly shown what society thinks is beautiful or smart. Any image, thought or words said to you, that does not build up who you are in Christ, is from the enemy (satan). God is a God of love, peace and joy. Starting today I want you to confess the BYDY's below to build up your self-image and start seeing yourself the way God sees you. Sometimes you may have to say them twice a day or even three times a day. That's okay. What's important is that you have a positive view of how YOU, see you. (Each scripture has been changed for you to say as a confession.)

          B.Y.D.Y.~ You are BEAUTIFUL
                I will praise You because of the wonderful way You created me everything
                You do is marvelous. Psalm 139:14

          B.Y.D.Y.~ You are SMART
                Not only has the Lord blessed me with His Spirit but He has given me wisdom
                and made me talented. Exodus 35:31

          B.Y.D.Y.~ You are CONFIDENT
                Now this is the confidence that I have in Him, that if I ask anything according to
                His will, He hears me. And if I know that He hears me, I have what I have asked
                of Him. I  John 5:14

          B.Y.D.Y.~ You are VICTORIOUS
                In all things I am more than a conqueror and I have the victory through Christ.
                Romans 8:37

          B.Y.D.Y.~ You are UNIQUE
                I am chosen by God. Royalty, dedicated, committed and purchased by God.
                Special that I may be an example to other girls of the wonderful things God has
                done through me. I display Godly virtues and morals. I Peter 2:9

          B.Y.D.Y.~ You are LOVED
                For God so loved me that He gave His only son just for me. John 3:16

Who Are You?

Who she think she is?
       She think she cute.
              She not all that.

Have you ever heard someone make these statements about you or to you?

• Do you know who you belong?
• Did you know your cuteness was not a mistake? 
• Do you know that you are all that?

       In 2 Corinthians 6:18, God says that, "He will be a Father to you, you will be his daughter." From the beginning before you knew who you were, before your parents knew about you or even had a name for you......... you belonged to Him. "Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you. Before you were born, I set you apart for my holy purpose." Jeremiah 1:5 (GWT) Your purpose can only be found in God and with God. Do not allow others to define who you are or what you should be doing.
    
      Secondly, say it loud and say it proud!!!! I AM CUTE! I AM PRETTY! I AM GORGEOUS! Whatever positive adjective you want to use to describe yourself the SAY IT! There is nothing wrong with building yourself up. God created you in His image and in His likeness, Genesis 1:27. So think about it, if you have a negative self image of yourself and your always saying, "I'm ugly." No one likes me, then your saying the same about God since he made you to be like Him. He created you to act like Him, talk like Him. You can't expect others to see it for you or say it for you. It must come from you first. If you believe then other can believe it. Now there will be some who will still speak against you or about you but that doesn't matter. Shake it off because you don't belong to them, they did not create you, so they can not know your purpose and reason on this earth.

      You are all that because GOD wants you to be all that. That's why you are here!! Go to Him and find out what makes you all that. Is it a hobby? A talent? A dream/vision that God has placed on your heart for you to make happen? Whatever it is, it's just for you!!!!

Everyday Confession: I praise You Lord because you made me in such a wonderfully way. I know how amazing that was. Psalm 139:14 (ERV)

      

LET IT GO

You were not meant to worry, fret or be fearful. Whatever you have been concerned about? LET IT GO! Friends, school, finding a summer job, what college to go, "How come they don't like me. Once again LET IT GO! You will begin to notice that everything always works out the way it's suppose to. If one door doesn't open just know that it wasn't the right time. If you have seeked God and your cofident in knowing that you are walking in His will, everything He has for you will happen. Sometimes, well all of the time Satan will throw distractions your way or put up roadblocks to throw you off course because he doesn't want ou to prosper God's way. If you are tired, wore out, don't know what to do next that means that you've been trying to make things happen without placing God first. Stop whatever your doing, close your eyes and take a deep breath..........Ask yourself, "have I been trying to this own my own?" If your answer is yes then LET IT GO! And Let God take control.

Matthew 11:28“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”

D.I.A.M.O.N.D. GIRL

Hi Diamonds! This week I want to tell you what a DIAMOND Girl is.
The Greek word for diamond is "adamas", which means "unbreakable."

Diamonds have remarkable characteristics.

• They are formed at high temperatures and pressure depths of 87 to 120 miles in the earth's mantle.
• Formed over a period of a billion years or more.
• Brought close to the earth's surface through deep volcanic eruptions.
• Hardest known natural materials.
• The hardest diamonds can only be scratched by other diamonds.
• Has multiple growth stages which effect hardness.
• Has few weaknesses and many strengths.
• THE ULTIMATE GEMSTONE

I choose to name the group Diamond Girls because of the similarities between diamonds and us as women (which we'll talk about later).

    A Diamond Girl is:

• A child of God (saved or unsaved)
• One who loves God, herself and others
• Respectful towards herself and others
• Honest and truthful

Always remember what as a Diamond Girl you are:

Diva
Intelligent
Ambitious
Motivated
Overcomer
Noble
Determined

WAITING

So I hope everyone enjoyed the holiday yesterday and had the opportunity to view the video I shared with you on Monday. This week I want to talk about waiting to have sex when in a relationship. First, I would like to say WAIT to even enter a relationship. Whether your in middle school or high school, fill your time with sports, learning how to play a instrument, hanging out with friends, deciding what university you want to go to and the list goes on. I know it's easier said then done when the first thing on your mind is boys. But if you are in a relationship at the moment, just ended one or thinking about entering one here are a few points I would like for you to consider. Dating (going with) someone is NOT a relationship, dating is being involved in  activities together that will encourage you to get to know one another and enjoy their company as a friend instead of activities that focus on romantic desires or that will cause you or him to express romantic desires. This time should focus on developing the love God desires for you to have for your brother in Christ, (which is what he should be to you first). Think about the role of a big brother (or little) if you have one. He looks out for you, he protects you, he lets you know who or what to avoid. Your brother in Christ should do the same. His first priority should be to make sure no harm comes your way or involve in you in anything that could damage you reputation, self-esteem, or physically hurt you. Sex should wait for many reasons. 1Thessalonians4:3 says, "For it is the will of God, for your sanctification, that you should abstain from fornication (NKJV)." What does this mean? Sanctification means to be set apart. Fornication means sex between two people who are not married. Basically, God desires that you wait on Him. He has set you apart, you are special and unique. He has a plan and purpose for the qualities and talents He has placed in you. Becoming sexually involved hinders and distracts you from what He wants to do in your life and where He wants to take you. I want to close this topic with a few positive statistics I found online about sex in relationship for teenagers.

• Less than half of teens in high school (only 42% of girls and 43% of boys) have had sex. So this means that more than half of your peers have not had sex! That means they are still virgins!
• 85% of young men ages 15-18 say they have more respect for girls who won't have sex. So if you are currently in a relationship where you are being pressured for sex, he falls in the 15% of "boys" who doesn't care about your spiritually or physically well being. 
• Many teens are waiting longer to have sex than they did in the past!

Remember DIAMOND GIRLS WAIT!!!

Sources: www.titusinstitute.com

             www.stayteen.org

             www.canyourel8.com

Self Confidence Pt.1

As young women there is too much negativity associated with us. I see young beautiful girls not being able to accept compliments, hating on other young women because they don't understand that what you see another with means it's possible to them to have also. Putting up with abuse and mistreatment from "boy-friends".  Are you unhappy with a physical asset? If so why? Is it something that someone said to you? How does it measure against the word of God? Just because someone says something about us or to us does not mean we have to accept it. We come in all shapes, sizes and colors. Self-confidence starts on the inside. What is it you want to achieve in life? Are you taking action now and making plans to get to where you want to be? We are all beautiful, we are sisters, we are Diamond Girls (more to come soon on what a Diamond Girl is).

Why Diamond Girls?

First, I would like to say thank you for coming to visit my blog. The purpose of this site is to help you discover and understand who you are, who you belong and your purpose in life. For someone who is reading this and may not know who I am, let me introduce myself. My name is Jessica(Jaye). I am a wife, mother, sister, friend. I have been married to my husband for five years this December. Together we have six children two boys and four girls. This site is dedicated to my daughters and to YOU. I chose to title my blog Diamond Girls because of the qualities a diamond possess and how you as a virtuous young woman of God have the same strengths and qualities. Here we will discuss everything: God, bestfriends, relationships, makeup, parents, school, basically anything that you are dealing with or may have to deal with. All of your thoughts and opinions are welcomed. I look forward to talking with all of you as we travel the road to becoming who God wants you to be....A Diamond Girl!