These past few weeks have been pretty hectic. School here, family there, homework here, friends there, et cetera. In the midst of it all, I seem to always encounter this problem; Where shall one draw the line in friendship? When I mean "draw the line" I meant the line between being brothers and sisters (for girls and guys respectively) to taking the next level.
In this modern society that we live in, we tend to be surrounded by the product of the media. The media brainwashes children and even older adults to believing that it is impossible to keep a platonic relationship with the opposite sex.
That bothers me. This is where my rant starts.
Where has all the chivalry gone? What happened to being friends first, and trusting that God will send you the right soul mate?
Brothers, stop chasing after us like we stole your wallet. We sisters do not like to be chased around, nor do we appreciate you touching/talking to us inappropriately. I understand that this is not all the brothers, but you guys seriously need to start learning from each other. How can we ever view you as a brother when you cannot respect us as a sister?
Sisters, guard you heart. There are so many guys out there that all look like a nice piece of candy. But some of them will make your tummy and your heart feel ill. Be patient with God and trust Him first. Always strive for purity! You are your own billboard- you attract men by the way you dress, the way you talk, and present yourself. Empty yourself and let God in so that he can fill you with the love that we long for. :)
So how can we keep our relationships with our brothers and sisters pure and friendly? We should all love one another, just as Christ loved us. We should all respect each others personal space, privacy and friendship. We must keep our mind focus on the ONE who created you both, and He will direct your relationship in the right direction.
Fin.
Sarahboo.
