Stay away From Me! "You Have The Cooties"

I use to always want attention from boys. Everywhere I went, I was in search of a "Boyfriend". I knew it was a demonic spirit that was in me, a spirit of lust.


Ephesians 6:12 "For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places".

Lately, God has delivered me from lust. As Teenagers, (mostly girls) Lol. We focus so much on having a relationship, thinking or talking about a particular boy or girl that we like or admirer. God had to show me that, I had to give him every area of my life completely, including "Having a Boyfriend".


The first thing, God had reviled to me was, my dad is the only real earthly male presence I should have in my life, right now. My interaction with my dad will teach me how to be submissive to male authority and to fully understand the love of Jesus Christ. Then, I will be prepared for the husband God has for me.


I said, "sure, okay God, whatever you have for me, I'll wait".


Instead of humbling myself, I started to be prideful. My behavior and impression was like a 5 year old,"Stay away from me! you have the cooties"! LOL I did not want to interact with any boys anymore. I didn't need too, I thought, God would bring my husband. I wouldn't even say "hello". The thought in my mind was,"Stay away from me, you have the cooties"!


God had to show me that I was being very prideful. He brought back to my memory the times, I was in middle school and high school. I always got along better with the boys then girls. My experience with the girls in my school was all about gossiping or fighting, when I did hang out with the boys at lunch, it was less drama. I found it easier to talk to them about sports or laugh with them when they joke around in class.They would usually share their personal life situations with me; about issues at home. I never really understood why? Most of the times my guy friends would tell me, it was easy for them to talk with me, because they never got the impression, I was trying to be something I wasn't or throwing myself on them in a flirtation way, I was just being myself.


As I meditated on what God was showing me, I realized certain boys was able to talk to me, because it wasn't me they saw, but it was Christ light that was shining threw me that caught there attention, but I still refuse to talk to any boys in friendly conversation. Even though,  I knew I would have to share the love of Jesus Christ to them. I thought to myself,"Stay away from me, you have the cooties"! that was my focus.  I didn't understand at first, how I was being prideful. I just wanted to mind my own business and wait for what God has for me. But, I believe the Lord wants us to stay busy as we wait on Him for our promises. He told me that, I have to share my faith with everyone, BUT be wise. NOT, everyone you should talk too. As the Holy Spirit began to convict me, I was still bothered by the situation. My thoughts was still, "Stay away from me, you have the cooties"!  I called My Aunt about the issue. I had to get another confirmation from someone who is in the faith. She told me that," God call us to share our faith with everyone and at times He will draw people to you". She continue to say, "I could probably be the planter who sow that seed in their hearts. It's not just sharing the faith but to pray for them. Do not run away from boys, but set an example of a virtuous Woman and they will immediately know where you stand". 

After the conversation, I prayed about it, and it was true. I can not deny what God was showing me. I need to share the faith with everyone. The truth is, I have to make sure there is no blemish of lust found within me, because when I do talk with a boy, it should never  gratify any lustful evil desires. 

Colossians 3:5 "put to death therefore what is earthly in you:sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry"

This doesn't just go for girls, but for boys as well. If a girl comes to you with lust .You shouldn't allow it, but be very up front and tell the truth about Jesus Christ, Everything you say should be about Christ.
You have to make sure your mind is guarded and set an example of a Godly man.

Galatians 5:16-"But I say,walk by the spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh"

We have to be wise,We shouldn't minister to anyone knowing our intentions are wrong. But we must make sure that we don't have any blemishes and we must let the Holy Spirit lead us in everything we do. It shouldn't even be a hint of lust in the heart, but a heart of purity and love.

 I finally realized, I needed to stop playing the "cooties game". Every believers needs to share their faith.  Salvation is critical. I thought it was amazing how God could show you about yourself in one single day, when you give him all of your attention. Even if you don't want to hear it, humble yourself.

Colossians 3:16 "let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God"

Are You Really My B.F.F?Are We Best Friends Forever?

Today, I woke up thinking about all of my "Friends" I used to talk too.They are doing the same things I did when I was in the world, sinning! I wondered if they were my Real Friends? They did say, that they were Christians? I started to really ponder on that thought.

• How come they never told me stop doing all of my sins that was sending me on a path to Hell?
• How come when i did sin they told me it was okay?
• How come they never told me about Jesus Christ? 

All of these thoughts raced in my head, before God showed me the Truth about Me and My "Friends" I felt as if," I'm saved now" so I could go back and talk to them about God. "Oh boy"   

I thought wrong, when I shared with them that I was saved, I actually felt free for the first time, but all they said was "Leya" we are proud of you", and went off to a topic that had nothing to do with Jesus Christ. I thought to myself, shouldn't they be excited, shouldn't we both be crying right now. shouldn't we both be getting angry at the devil, because he's trying to destroy our lives at this age?

So for awhile, I separated myself from them because, every time we talked  I will catch  myself talking how I used too, my whole demeanor will change.God showed me, I had a soul-tie with every last friend I hung out with.

"Soul-tie: When another person soul joins yours; you pick up characteristic traits,or you grow completely attach to that person "

When I moved to Georgia from New York and Massachusetts, it was really hard. I had a hard time separating myself from my friends.  At times, I longed to speak to them; to find out whats going on with them. I was still trying to be a part of their world.


What I learned from that whole experience was that; God was showing me to move on.That He has everything in control, that this is not who I am anymore.He told me " To leave them in his hands and to move on, to make sure I focus on what I have to do so, that I don't go astray".


Matthew 7:21-23 "Another disciple said to him, Lord first let me go and bury my father,But Jesus told him,"Follow me, and let the dead bury their own dead.Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him".

This scripture helped me understand that, God wants you to leave everything and follow him. I shouldn't be worrying about what my old friends are doing or concern about the latest rumors, but I have to stand strong and resist the temptations. 


My old friends and I have nothing in common anymore, it was like I wanted to still fit in their world but  "a right foot can't fit into a left shoe", I could never fit with them, because we live in two different kingdoms. A Kingdom for Christ and A kingdom for Satan, I live in God's Kingdom.

Who are your friends you call "My B.F.F'S"?and Which Kingdom you will choose to live in?

Iiving for Jesus christ..Are your Ready?

Living for Jesus Christ is our main objective as Teenagers to enter in Gods Kingdom. Not to party, Drink, have sex, smoke weed, date, and Focusing on the latest trends but we are Living for Jesus Christ to tell the world that He is coming back and to enter his kingdom. It will cost many things in life it will coast you popularity, losing friends, family, and stepping outside of the crowd.
Are you willing to step out of the crowd?
Are you willing to stand alone?
Are you willing to serve Jesus Christ?

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