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Mending your Fence

Since the weather has been warmer than usual this past week I've noticed some strange happenings in day to day life, both in the world and in the church. Somehow it seems that one of our good friends wants to be seen more and more, her name is Skin. Skin does not really like to be covered up by clothing when it is nice and warm out so we give her her lead and let her soak up one of her best friends, Sunshine. This is all fine and dandy for Skin and Sunshine but there is a problem with one of our other good friends, Eyes. Eyes LOVES winter because that's when Skin is controlled in the wonderful boundaries of clothing. However, when spring comes around it's as if Skin is too strong for the fence of clothing and she is let free to run wild. This causes a lot of trouble and anxiety for Eyes. Eyes wants to glorify God by not tempting the heart it's involved with to lust. Now, what God created Eyes for was to look at things and to see the good things God has done. It's true that Skin is a good thing but when Eyes looks at too much Skin it's not a good thing. I was talking to Eyes and I know that Eyes would like it if the fence of clothing could control Skin this summer. 
    I know that each and everyone of you are well acquainted with my three good friends, Skin, Eyes, and Sunshine. This warm season if you could take some time to mend the fence of clothing so that it can keep Skin in the proper boundaries Eyes would be grateful. If you need some help mending your fence you can check out the links I've posted below or talk to an amazing guy (like your Dad) who is also a good friend of Eyes and understands where Eyes is coming from. 
    Now, one more thing I should mention is that for those who are trying to mend their fence of clothing it is extremely hard to find the proper materials needed patch it up. If any of you notice that someone is mending their fence please encourage them in this weighty task and if at all possible, aid them with things which have worked for you in your desire to mend your own fence. Those who do not have fences to mend, understand that this is a hard task and thank you for helping but controlling your own Eyes. 
    Together, I believe Skin, Eyes, and Sunshine can have a wonderful summer, so long as the fences are mended.  

http://thechristianpundit.org/

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  1. Mandee19 March 2012 at 17:47

    So true!
    that is well written, funny, highly relevant, and clever...
    Thanks for sharing that :D

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  2. Emily Wielinga19 March 2012 at 19:22

    Thank you Becca. I like you ALOT!!!! :)

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