Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Purity Rings - What They Mean

If you are like me, you may have noticed a lot of teenage girls wearing rings.  A lot of times it is just a fashion statement, but for some it means a whole lot more.

A few months ago my parents gave me a purity ring.  Some of you may have seen other girls with these on, and some of you may have one.  If you don't already have one, you may be wondering what the big deal is with these purity rings, and if they have special meaning to those of us who have one.  Hopefully I can answer most, if not all, of your questions by telling you about my own purity ring.

If you don't already know this, I am a fairly emotional person.  I like to let my heart lead instead of my head.  I also have very strong convictions about certain things.  Since this is part of my personality, my purity ring represents my commitment to emotional purity.  Yes, it reminds me that I am committed to physical purity for my whole life, but the emotional aspect if the most important for me.  What do I mean by emotional purity?  I am not to give myself away in any relationship by the things I say or do.  This means that I have to proceed cautiously and prayerfully in order to keep my emotions in check while I explore what God's plan is for me.

When I was given my ring, my parents used a triangle to illustrate the way that I should build a relationship.  In this triangle, they guy and the girl are drawing closer to each other because of their mutual faith in God.  He is what draws them together and ultimately someday will sustain your marriage.  When you are in a relationship, you will need to take your heart out of the matter for a while and evaluate (with your head) whether or not the other person in the relationship is helping you to grow closer to God.  If not, then proceed with caution.  You may need to consider ending the relationship.  This is the second thing that I think of when I look at my purity ring.

My purity ring has a verse on it.  It says Jeremiah 29:11, "For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord, "plans for prosperity and not for harm.  Plans to give you a future and a hope."  This is the third thing that my purity ring reminds me of.  I am reminded that God is in control and that He knows better than I ever could what is best for me.  He loves me more than anyone else and will never do anything to hurt me.  My God is AWESOME!!!

I hope that this answers some of your questions about purity rings.  Don't hesitate to ask me what it means to me.  I would love to share with you.
If you have any questions, please email me.  sistersinchrist.girlz@gmail.com

  

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