Thank You Ladies.

I just wanted to thank the ladies...



As a guy who has been blessed to grow up in such a modest community it is easy to forget the blessing of ladies who fight to be modest. Until I am reminded by the world around me. One weekend hiking along rivers and swimming holes was more than enough to remind me. Much is made of the females responsibility, so that it is easy for me to take as granted. I know it is not easy or cheap or often even fun. You make sacrifices standing up against culture to protect me.

Thank you.

For trying when your tired. For resisting when it's so easy. For trusting God while other girls got more attention. For being a gracious helper to all men around. For submitting to authority figures. Thank you for all the little things I do not even know about.

For showing forth the Gospel over the idol of (worldly) appearences.

I know we as guys don't appreciate it enough. Forgive us - and remember even if we don't recognize it now, your reward is from your true Father who sees all and never forgets.

Finally: Guys - I would encourage you to express your gratitude to your sisters and mother at least. But encouraging the ladies and remembering their efforts is similar to the Bible's penchant for remembering their past. David in the Psalms retells God's faithfulness. The Mosaic law has festivals to remember God's might deeds. Communion, Easter, Christmas... are remembrances of God's mercy to us. So too I encourage you to remember and express your gratitude for the graceful efforts of so many of the ladies around us.