I think we just might have gone backwards...

When I came across this picture I was inspired by the feminine loveliness that overflowed from such a simple scene...and couldn't help but, think of a multitude of Bible verses...the main one being the ever amazing Titus 2:3-5...

"The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things;

That they may teach the young women to be sober,
to love their husbands, to love their children,

To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed."

They look like they're having a good afternoon chat and look at how put together and beautiful they both look!
Hair, jewelry, nails, clothes yet, they look lovely and are not over done at all!
(They would've been pros at the "7 days in a dress" challenge. ;D Minus the different hairstyle each day part. Just kidding!)

I am always encouraged when I see other ladies that look lovely, feminine, up-to-date and modest...and that is one of the main reasons why I took part in the "7 days in a dress" challenge put on by Feelin' Feminine and The Faithful Fashionista and why I will take part and encourage others to join me in future challenges.
Even though, as I've mentioned before, I do already wear skirts and dresses on a regular/pretty much everyday basis.

One of my best friends, Jen
...who joined me in the 7 days in a dress...this was her day 7.
All of her outfits were WONDERFUL...and yes...she is always this stunning!!

So, as I am encouraged, I can only hope that through my own feeble attempts to work towards, not only an outward appearance of but, also a true love for and commitment to Biblical womanhood, homemaking and all things that are feminine and lovely.

So much so that my prayer is that in my own small way I can help, and encourage others to help, turn the tide of what today's women have allowed themselves to become; sluggish and unkempt housewives and manly, rough or lude (it's funny how such opposites can be so similar in their root motives) appearances and mannerisms of today's average woman...that have made their way in and established themselves as the "norm".

I believe that these undesirable, yet oh so "liberated", traits found in "women" today are the result of the rampant feminism that has infiltrated our nation.
And, in my personal opinion, it has been allowed to infiltrate because we as Christians have let it.
We should be the leaders. Not the followers.

I highly, HIGHLY recommend this DVD...
"The Monstrous Regiment of Women" .

If you're not sold on Biblical womanhood or Godly femininity or even if you're not 100% pro-life...and if you don't think there are any dangers involved with feminism...or abortion then, you will be after you've watched this documentary. It is one of my favorites and can't encourage you to watch it enough! It was the 2007 winner of the Jubilee prize at Vision Forum's San Antonio Independent Christian Film Festival...and rightly so!

In case you missed my "7 Days in a Dress" posts:

Day 1's Post

Day 2's Post
Day 3's Post
Day 4's post

Day 5's Post
Day 6's Post
Day 7's Post

Anyhow...some quick, rambling thoughts = me blogging! =D I'll probably keep rambling on this subject in future blogs.

God bless!
~Esther

P.S. Any thoughts on my new background?