"Prideful Idol"

One television show my entire family enjoys watching is American Idol. We’ve been “fans” for years. Last week, it hit me how each season the same four types of pride are revealed in the contestants. Do any of these feel familiar?

~Contestant 1: Thinks too much of herself-This contestant has limited talent, but claims everyone tells her she’s the greatest singer. Or she does have talent and loves to boast about it.

~Contestant 2: Thinks too little of herself-When this contestant is complimented, she puts herself down, and can’t receive or believe the compliment. “You really thought that was good? I don’t think I sang very well.”

~Contestant 3: Thinks too little of others-This contestant criticizes the judges and other contestants.

~Contestant 4: This contestant thinks she knows best. When contestants ignore the judge’s advice because they think they know better, they usually find themselves turned away or voted off the show.

Can you relate to any of these examples?

Can you think of any scriptures that speak against pride?

What character quality needs to develop to overcome pride?

Who are you in relation to God?

Think about it…Pray about it…Share about it

"Selfies"

“Selfies”-the act of holding a camera at arms lengths and proceed to take pictures of yourself while posing. 

If you have access to Facebook or Instagram, I’m sure you know what I’m talking about, and most likely have taken some “selfies.” What I’ve noticed is lots of people have a habit of posting lots of pictures of themselves. How do you feel about that? More importantly, how do you think God feels about selfies?  Is it a big deal? I came across an article on this topic and it got me thinking.

It talks a lot about a word that may be new to you. The word is narcissism which means -excessive self-love and preoccupation with self. Can you see any dangers of narcissim in “selfies? ”

Ask yourself the following questions…

~ Am I using Instagram as a tool to promote more of God or myself?

~ What is my goal in posting a “selfie”?

~ Do I spend more time on social media than I do in God’s word?

I truly believe Instagram (and others social media) can be a fun way to connect with friends and can be used for good. However, the challenge is to take a step back and evaluate your time and postings.

What do think?

So What is This?

Hi Middle School Young Ladies!

I’m excited to launch a new way for you girls in the youth group to connect. This BLOG will have different topics up for discussion. You can read them, think about them, and leave your thoughts in the comment section. I thought it might be fun to get conversations going just like if you were sitting in a circle together. The hope is for you all to know each other a little better by sharing your thoughts, feelings, and wisdom.

I will post the topics…but you girls do the talking! How easy is that?

The name of the Blog is I.M.A.G.E. Why?

You might say because, I am made in HIS image….YES! or you might think it's because you are made to mirror HIS image…right again! Maybe its because The World shouts the opposite of what God’s Word says about a young ladies image, absolutely correct! Yes, I want you to think of all those reasons. But, there is one other reason-that in all you do and all you say…~In My Actions God is Exalted.

Yes, the time has come sweet girls that convictions and choices are yours to make.  Let’s take part of that big journey together and build stronger relationships with GOD and each other.

Ready to get started? Your first thought provoking topic awaits you.