Alright already

Guys...well, I guess I mean girls...how many times do I have to address this issue. Okay, so I guess it's totally up to me what I talk about on here, but summertime brings out the worst in me on this issue. Modesty IS important. I don't know how many young women that I have talked to lately who have expressed to me their deep desire to find someone worth fighting for. I hear talk of how lucky I am to have found a guy who is trustworthy, respectful, loving, and whose number one priority is following God. I am here to tell you that I didn't find him by going out and partying, drinking, sleeping around, or wearing clothes that draw unnecessary attention to my body. I have been blessed to date my best friend, because I waited on God and spent a lot of time wrestling with where my relationship with Adam was supposed to go. I remember just the other day I was talking to a friend, and she was just sad about the fact that she couldn't find a good man. I was telling her how the good men are out there, but that you have to be following God and being a woman worth fighting for yourself before a good man will consider entering into a relationship with you. Immodesty shows a lack of respect for yourself and for everyone around you. Honestly, women have a tendency towards putting all the blame on men. "They shouldn't be such pigs! I should be able to wear whatever I want! They need to control themselves!" Honestly? C'mon now, ladies. That's a bit pathetic, don't you think? If you had any respect at all for any of the men on this planet, you would cover it up. I don't care how pretty you are or how great of a body you have, when you dress immodestly, you attract a certain kind of man. And then! You complain about how men are pigs and don't have respect for you. Well...duh! You are setting yourself up for failure. You don't have to reveal your body to be pretty. In fact, it's infinitely more impressive when a girl is pretty and modest. You can't say "my eyes are up here" when you're falling out of your clothing. And what is it with these denim underwear that I keep seeing? What? You have got to be kidding me. Those are not shorts, just like leggings are not pants, and those shreds of fabric that are ripped up the sides so guys can see your sports bras are not shirts. I'm telling you, if you want men to respect you, start by respecting yourself. You are worthy of respect. You don't need a man to "complete" you as much as you might want one. And it is your responsibility to honor the men out there. Just think about it this way, if you wouldn't want your boyfriend or future husband to be exposed to certain attire on other women, YOU shouldn't wear those things either. It's a hard enough struggle for them to begin with, we don't have to add to it by not wearing clothes! I know, Jenna always talks about modesty. I'm sorry. I just feel sick about the fact that our young women feel the need to walk around exposing themselves to feel like they are worthy of love and attention. If we all acted a bit more like ladies, I'm betting that the gentlemen would be more easy to discover.