Reflections and Aspirations from a Country Song
What I have to say in this is nothing new. It is things I have believed for a long time, but was reminded to think about just today. I love reminders, don't you? They convict us of our convictions, and help us stay grounded in our beliefs and standards. They do me anyway. So, here goes!
While in the car on my way home a few minutes ago, I was listening to a country station. (and, no, this will not be a music-bashing rant.) A song came on that I have heard many times, it's no new release, but this time, it struck me in a rather different way. It is a Kenny Chesney song, about a man running into his first real love, who he hasn't seen in years. He tells her that he still remembers their first kiss (and from the context of the song, much more), and thinks about it often. Like I said, this hit me funny, and reminded me of something I firmly believe, and that my Youth Pastor says often: Every time you are too close to someone, whether physically, mentally, emotionally, whatever, you give away a piece of your heart to them. Now, if he thinks about this woman often, and probably any other women he gave his heart to, what does he have left to give to his future (or present) wife?? It is a broken vessel, and he cannot give all of himself and his love to her completely.
This makes me think of a purity conference I went to about 3 years ago, at which we were given a book to read, called "And the Bride Wore White" (referring to the old tradition of the bride only wearing white if she was a virgin). It is a very good book, one which I would recommend to any young woman striving to remain pure in this rather immoral society. One part of the book that especially got me was a section that used symbolism to talk about 3 types of young women there are. The first symbol is a china teacup. It is a beautiful, rare, unique thing. These young ladies have kept themselves pure, and haven't been used much, if at all. They are still just how God created them, and waiting for the man set aside for her. The next image is a plain ceramic coffee mug. There is nothing wrong with a coffee mug, but they are not as precious and unique, and have been used much more often. The final image is a regular styrofoam cup. There are millions of these around, and they are good for little; once they are used, they are merely thrown away. The book asks you to examine yourself, and see what kind of woman you are, and what kind of woman you want to be.
Now, for my aspirations. It is my goal daily to grow nearer to God, and to become the woman He has created me to be. One part of that is to remain pure, waiting for the one man He has for me. Part of this is to remain physically pure, including saving myself for marriage. But it is more than that. I must also remain pure mentally, emotionally, all that, to be the wonderful thing God created me (and all other women!) to be. I desire to be that china cup, given to the man with whom I can grow spiritually; coming closer to the God on whom our relationship is built.
This note is not perfect. It is merely my thoughts and goals, which I felt like sharing. I hope this is a blessing to all those who read it. Enjoy!
And, as you leave, think about kind of drinking vessel you are, and would like to be. God bless!!
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