to KayEM - I think, the boy you like having met your parents is a big plus, parents know us better than anyone, besides God, and, sometimes, even, they know us better than we know ourselves. God's implanted MUCH wisdom in our parents, milady, and, there is a reason in Scripture it says, 'Honor your parents,' that being one of the 10 commandments, no less
His being in your church, and, better yet, in a worship band. But, guard your heart, and, you ASK God for that protection, that ability to rebuke temptation; He will be there for you WHEN you ask Him to
"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart, and, lean not on your own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct thy paths."
God says the word 'acknowledge,' in this Psalm 3 , and, that means that we are to listen to what He is telling us, like He's allowing you on this date, and, though, you hear a small voice you say in you, maybe, telling you to say 'no,' you've received confirmation from mistysevens and others, myself, too, that you're acknowledging His small voice inside you, His Spirit in yours in your heart
But, yeah, that's about it, just wanted to say that, I said MC to everyone in a thread but, God bless your holiday time however God has you all spending it ! The Lord leads , and , this time of year is a great time to just reflect on the past year and think about the next year and how you want to do everything you do in it as perfect as you can, and, of course, we all know that means one thing......
Follow Him. Bring all the glory to God in whatever you do in life that He blesses you of doing, being, seeing, acting, touching, hearing, even, eating. Doing things in this way, let's call it 'being,' will be such a blessing to you, bringing every thing to His glory will be soo sweet and wonderful feeling for your life.
Don't just live in
the moment, but, live in
His moments for you, for that will be monumental for living a life that's momentous and 'now,' as, He always
IS leading you . Be blessed all