Raising the Bar

Hey peeps,

How's it going??? I am afraid I have been rather busy with my school work and assignments. Hence, I have been unable to write. Oh yes, and something very natural in all teenages, specifically girls- drama and trauma in the modern world, hence I have not been able to write last week. Hahas! So, usually my church has friday night prayer meetings and this is a very interesting message that my Dad preached called "Raising the Bar" based on Daniel 1:8-17. People may have this impression:

Fortunately, it does not mean this at all. " But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king's meant, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself. " Daniel 1:8. Raising the bar refers to setting higher standard and goals for ourselves. We can promote Lasting Biblical Values.

Do you think teens girls or boys should be allowed to dress like this? in whatever way they like?

This is a big "NO NO!!" Sometimes, I think indecent clothing should be

Also, do you think we should allow teens to download, listen to, and watch whatever they like? Many people may not realise but music affects them on a conscious level and so, one must be careful as to what they listen. Violent music, music on sex, and etc can really cloud a person's mind and that is just a scary thought. The person would be influence by the music if they keep on listening to it everyday. My church is a fundamental church. We sing old hymns and the music is provided by the piano. I myself like listening to orchestra music and classical music. This kind of music flows like the river.

Are parents oblivious to what their teenage daughters or sons are truly doing everyday??

Well, I am not sure about you but in my opinion, all these are quite accurate. Parents should set standards and kids should set themselves standards too. Ignorance is never an excuse. I encourage all parents out there and ourselves to not lower the standard and while the world around us is lowering the bar, it's okay to raise the bar and encourage each other to have lasting values.

Where you set the bar determines how you live !!!!

You can set standards that promote important values like honesty, integrity and righteousness. Like my Dad, I notice that people nowadays worry about looks. They say things like " Oh my gosh! I am so fat! And so, I must lose weight!!" or " My face is so ugly. WHAT TO DO???!!! "

 I have to admit, I am also guilty of that. Just yesterday, I was looking at myself in the mirror and I thought to myself " I hate my face! How do I get rid of these polka dots(pimples)?? ARGH!!! "  And that's when I remembered a Bible verse which I learnt some time ago: " Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised " Proverbs 31:30. So, to all the ladies out there, it's alright. The Lord sees way beyond that!! I realise that you don't have to worry about your looks. Just be thankful for who you are and trust me, the Lord will find you the right kind of guy for you or in a guy's case, the right kind of girl. Just have faith and believe:). The Lord's choice is always THE BEST!

Hehes.. I like this picture:

Of course, this is a gerneral statement. My church friend is very pretty but she hardly realises it. She is a Christian and trusts in God in everything that she does. I miss her but she will be back soon enough:).

As it is often said, “"If you don't stand for something, you'll fall for anything."

Every one of us, both parents and their children can live a life that is based on Biblical Standards and Values1. If our present standards of conducting our lives are below Biblical Standards, we need to raise them to be in line with what God expects of us.
2. To know what God expects of us, we need to study the Bible and be committed to live according to Bibical commands and principles.
3. We need God’s grace to be able to say “No” to the world's standards and “Yes" to God's standards – James 4:7.

And so, I end my post. Look to God as your guide and raise your standards. Then, follow His perfect will and God will lead you on the path of righteousness. Until, God bless you!