The Worth of a GirlHow do you measure a little girl's worth,
When all her charm on you is unfurled?
You either see her through the eyes of God
Or through the eyes of the world.
The world shouts, "She must have her freedom,
Liberation - her true destiny."
But God says, "Child, when you seek my truth,
Then you'll know what it is to be free."
The world cries, "Don't thwart her psyche,
Let her decisions be hers from the start."
God says, "Train her, which way she should go
And from Me she'll never depart."
The world would like always for her to think
Of success as her foremost goal,
But God says, "Love me and each other,
With all your body, mind, and soul."
The world teaches, "Do just what you want
Regardless of who gave you birth."
But God says, "Honor your Mom and Dad
That your life may be long on this earth."
A girl is truly a gift of God's grace
To be all that He's called her to be.
We must lead and guide this life in the now
For she's part of eternity.
Charming manners can be so deceptive
And outward beauty is all so vain,
But a woman with fear and reverence for God
His blessings with her will remain.
A divine blueprint is stamped upon her,
Teach her to read it carefully.
For a little girl is what God will use
To make a virtuous lady!
~by Betty Walkup Albuquerque~
When all her charm on you is unfurled?
You either see her through the eyes of God
Or through the eyes of the world.
The world shouts, "She must have her freedom,
Liberation - her true destiny."
But God says, "Child, when you seek my truth,
Then you'll know what it is to be free."
The world cries, "Don't thwart her psyche,
Let her decisions be hers from the start."
God says, "Train her, which way she should go
And from Me she'll never depart."
The world would like always for her to think
Of success as her foremost goal,
But God says, "Love me and each other,
With all your body, mind, and soul."
The world teaches, "Do just what you want
Regardless of who gave you birth."
But God says, "Honor your Mom and Dad
That your life may be long on this earth."
A girl is truly a gift of God's grace To be all that He's called her to be.
We must lead and guide this life in the now
For she's part of eternity.
Charming manners can be so deceptive
And outward beauty is all so vain,
But a woman with fear and reverence for God
His blessings with her will remain.
A divine blueprint is stamped upon her,
Teach her to read it carefully.
For a little girl is what God will use
To make a virtuous lady!
~by Betty Walkup Albuquerque~
Pictures of my lovely nieces, Lisa Beth, Sara, and Danielle
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8 comments:
How I PRAISE GOD for our 6 sweet, wonderful daughters (Michele, our "daughter in love" is included) and now, 3 innocent, precious grand daughters. May The Lord continue to guard and protect each one in the purity and for the Jewel and Treasure they are in The Family of God, in Jesus' Name. Amen.
What a beautiful poem! I especially love the line,
The world shouts, "She must have her freedom,
Liberation - her true destiny."
But God says, "Child, when you seek my truth,
Then you'll know what it is to be free."
Sloan <><
Nice poem AND pictures!
Very nice poem! Talk about anti-feminist!!!
That's the truth, Ella!
I love the poem!
Thank you, Anna.
I love the idea that
"A divine blueprint is stamped upon her,
Teach her to read it carefully."
Girls are so precious- if only they would chose to be God's treasures instead of flinging themselves away on this world that will pass away.
Maria
What a beautiful poem! Thank you so much for sharing!! It truly blessed me, and I'll definitely use its words of wisdom when (Lord willing) raising my own little maidens one day.
Would you mind if I posted this poem on my blog?
P.S. Your nieces are precious!
I'm glad the poem blessed you all! It was a treasure to discover.
Rebekah, I think it'd be fine if you posted it on your blog, as long as you put the author's name with it.
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