The other day I was thinking about all the things in my life that are either cheap or used, my clothes, my car, and even my guitar. Then memories of other cheap things came to mind, weak friendships was one of them. This poem is about people, specifically some guys, who say what we want to hear, do half the things we want, only to keep us around for as long as we’ll stick around. But should we settle for good? Or do we hold out for best? Maybe best will never come? Will we lower our standards because it’s in front of us? Readers Best already came! (John 3:16-17)
The shirts that rip and tear
telling you the empty promises that they will be there.
They come with visible stains
causing your heart pain.
Unaware of the stories the shirts hide, you wonder if trying one on will help you decide.
With prince charming actions the thread still pulls.
Yet, it insists it will make life full.
Sitting at arms length,
does your lack of self-control give up all strength?
Or do you walk away from the sweet deals
waiting not for a goodwill boy, but for something real.
April 23rd, 2014
By: Mihaela Chamberlain
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Through my single years, I met and stuck around for too many goodwill guys. I truly get this. I finally learned what TRUE love is… But in my search, I went through many Prince Charmings feeling so discouraged! Christ’s love is the example we must go by, when measuring the love and affection and treatment from a man. ❤
No woman should be used. Unfortunately, so many are. Same goes the other way around, because I do know that happens too!
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Yes Chris I think you would like my writing First love. It talks about Christ being our first most important in our lives.
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I’m in my almost 7th year of being in Christ and being single and I wouldn’t trade this time for anything!
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That’s so great to hear!
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I wish I had been taught as a teen to guard my heart and not date so much. Would have saved me a lot of heartache. 😉
The How-to Guru
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I hear you.
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Hope some young ladies read this. One reason we so strongly encourage daughters to have their parents’ (especially their father’s) blessing is so God can help direct through them.
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Amen especially their fathers.
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Guarding our hearts and learning what love looks like is something we are trying to teach our kids. We are hoping that learn that settling is not what love looks like. Love looks like Christ first and someone who loves them should be looking to Christ too.
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I have definitely settled for less in the past, and that’s my biggest regret in life.
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mine too.
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I refused to settle and I’ll teach my daughter the same. I always tell her she deserves the best.
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AMEN! They see it by example. If we pick great men they will want the same.
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This is so amazing to read… Thank you for this moment.
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this was a great poem, beautifully written! I think this is such a good reminder for many situations to not settle for less and to walk away from lousy people and situations.
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Such a wonderful tips for young ladies. These is very helpful to them they would like these one i swear it. Such a lovely post.
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This reminds me of young love. It’s normally the ones that lures us through their sweet words that captures our hearts only to waste our time.
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Aw I loved it… great job
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Nice poem! Don’t ever let people have power over you;.
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I’ve come across boys like this in the past! They’re definitely going to teach you a lesson about love and relationships!
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Another lovely poem. Truly something one can learn from.
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You have a very expressive way with words. So beautifully written.
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lovely poem! hope that some young womnn will read it
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This is a great poem and the message behind it is very powerful. Thank you for sharing.
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I’m so glad to hear about this, I love reading this poem
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Even though i never guarded my heart at all when i was younger and have been hurt many times because of it i STILL love with everything i have because what kind of life would it be if i’m cautious at all.
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