The Virtuous Girl

encouraging young girls to build their lives on the solid foundation of God's Word

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June 16: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SALVATION!!!!

We made a sketch of Sal in commemoration of her birthday from the picture in her birthday post.

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“Yesterday”, a song by one of our favourite bands, Switchfoot, describes very well what we felt when Sal died and how we miss her SO much. So we dedicated it to her.

Flowers cut and brought inside Black cars in a single line Your family in suits and ties And you’re free The ache I feel inside Is where the life has left your eyes I’m alone for our last goodbye But you’re free I remember you like yesterday, yesterday I still can’t believe you’re gone, oh… I remember you like yesterday, yesterday And until I’m with you, I’ll carry on Adrift on your ocean floor I feel weightless, numb, and sore A part of you in me is torn And you’re free I woke from a dream last night I dreamt that you were by my side Reminding me I still had life In me I’ll carry on Every lament is a love song Yesterday, yesterday I still can’t believe you’re gone So long my friend, so long

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March 16:  Happy Birthday, Sal!

Happy Birthday, Sal! Today you would have turned 8 years old. We remember when we saw you at the pet store on September 15th, 2010. Cavalier King Charles Cocker Spaniel. You were pink with barely any hair at all. We connected immediately. Another couple was going to adopt you but I’m SO glad we did instead. We filled out the papers, picked you up in your infamous “little red kennel,” and took you home.On the drive home, you sat in the very back of the “little red kennel” and ripped up all your tissue then stared at us with huge golden eyes. We tried to think of names for you but none of them would do, until dad said, “Let’s name her Salvation because of what Jesus Christ did for us at Calvary.” It was PERFECT! YOU were perfect! And truly, Sal, I don’t know what we would have done without you. We believe you saved us from many years that could have been dreary and boring without you. When we arrived, we presented you to the others who had stayed home. One wasn’t sure you were a real dog at all, but a robot. But when she picked you up she felt your little heart beating and you stole our hearts forever. You ran all around the house, we fed you peppermint sprinkles (because it was a birthday), and you showed no interest in your dog food at all, only treats. We took lots of pictures with you and at the end of the day, after a movie, you rolled over in your little red kennel and went to sleep. We will never forget that day because on that day on and throughout your seven years with us, you were our best friend and companion. You made us laugh, play, and worry. You made us love more and smile more. You were a ball of light and lit up our worlds  from that day on and forever. Even though you left us too soon at 7 years old, you left us with memories we will never forget. You will always hold first place in our hearts. You are in a class all by yourself. You are beautiful and bright! Even though we miss you terribly we know that you are resting in Heaven, thinking of you always brings a smile to our hearts and faces. You will never be forgotten. Your light will shine on and on and on forever! We love you, Salvation!

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READ: A Dog Named Salvation - http://www.gospellightsociety.com/tracts/salvation/ … … 

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My two youngest children (of seven) and I share a birthday, and my baby daughter Danyelle (who was turning 7 and who trusted Christ as her Savior at age 7) wanted a dog. I surprised her and bought a beautiful King Charles Cocker Spaniel and named her Salvation. We called her “Sal” for short.

In truth, Sal was the best member of our family, and she taught us many lessons that we will remember for the rest of our lives. Here are a few of them.

We all must stick together and care for each other, especially family. Wherever we were, Sal wanted to be with us. We took her on about a dozen long-distance road trips and she was always a great companion. There is a reason why so many people have called dogs “man’s best friend.”

We all should practice the principle of patience. Sal was a very patient dog and endured the ups-and-downs of family life like a pro. She never complained or whined even when she was hungry or sick. She always had a brave and uplifting spirit.

We all should strive to bring joy to others. Every pet-lover knows that there is nothing better than the feeling of your furry family member resting in your arms or sitting by you watching you with curious eyes as you work or rushing to sniff your feet and say hello when you get home. Sal brought much joy to our lives and is a reminder that we should live to bring joy to others as well.

But why did we call her “Salvation”? We wanted Sal, a creature made by God, to be an every day reminder of the gift of salvation that God gave to us through His Son Jesus Christ, the Savior of the World. If you do not know Jesus Christ as your Savior, here is how you can receive him as your Savior today:

First, accept the fact that you are a sinner, and that you have broken God’s law. The Bible says in Romans 3:23: “For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God.”

Second, accept the fact that there is a penalty for sin. The Bible states in Romans 6:23: “For the wages of sin is death…”

Third, accept the fact that you are on the road to hell. Jesus Christ said in Matthew 10:28: “And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.”

Now that is bad news, but here’s the good news. Jesus Christ said in John 3:16: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” Just believe in your heart that Jesus Christ died for your sins, was buried, and rose from the dead by the power of God for you so that you can live eternally with Him. Pray and ask Him to come into your heart today, and He will.

Romans 10:9 & 13 says, “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved… For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.”

If you believe that Jesus Christ died on the Cross for your sins, was buried, and rose from the dead, and you want to trust Him for your Salvation today, please pray this simple prayer: Holy Father God, I realize that I am a sinner and that I have done some bad things in my life. For Jesus Christ sake, please forgive me of my sins. I believe with all of my heart that Jesus Christ died for me, was buried, and rose again. I trust Jesus Christ as my Savior and, with your help, I will follow Him as Lord from this day forward. Lord Jesus, please come into my heart and save my soul and change my life today. Amen.

If you just trusted Jesus Christ as your Saviour, and you prayed that prayer and meant it from your heart, you are on your way to Heaven. You are now saved!

For more information to help you grow in your newfound faith in Christ, go to GospelLightSociety.com and read “What To Do After You Enter Through the Door.” Jesus Christ said in John 10:9, “I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.”

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Old Testament In a Year: December 20 – Esther 1, 2

Esther 1, 2 Focus Verse: When the turn came for Esther the daughter of Abihail the uncle of Mordecai, who had taken her as his own daughter, to go in to the king, she asked for nothing except what Hegai the king's eunuch, who had charge of the women, advised. Now Esther was winning favor in the eyes of all who saw her. - Esther 2:15

Esther was beautiful to others, not only because of her looks, but also because of her authentic humility, grace, teachable spirit, and willingness to follow the advice of others. When it was her time to go before the king, she did not ask for anything other than what the king's eunuch, Hegai, advised her to take.

She won favor from everyone who saw her because she was walking in God's purpose for her life and His good hand was upon her.

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Truth.

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Old Testament In a Year: December 19 – Ezra 5, 6, 7

Ezra 5, 6, 7 Focus Verse: For Ezra had set his heart to study the Law of the Lord, and to do it and to teach His statutes and rules in Israel. - Ezra 7:10

Before others knew it, God knew that Ezra had set his heart to study His Law because God is constantly looking at the inward state of people and not at their outward state. As a result of Ezra's determination and dedication to practicing righteousness, the good hand of God was on him.

Ezra not only set his heart to study God's Law. He also set his heart to do God's Law. And then, he set his heart to teach others God's Law.

When not only our mouths say we want to study God's Word, but also our hearts are set to study God's Word, then God will know that we are serious about knowing Him, loving Him, and following Him. When our hearts are intent on studying God's Word, we will not be content to just read it, but we will be moved to do it. Once we do God's Word and realize the joy, blessings, and satisfaction it brings, then we will want to teach or share God's Word with others, so that they too can get in on the good life that God's Word makes possible.

It is no easy task, however, to truly study God's Word. In order to gain as much knowledge as possible about God's Word, so that it becomes a part of us, and we know what is to be done and what is not to be done, then we cannot settle for a surface-level understanding of it. We must take time (even away from other things) to dig deep, to search it, and to meditate on it.

Once we have dug deep in God's Word, and searched it, and meditated on it, we must then apply it. Ezra did not settle for having a theoretical theology. He was also concerned with the practical application of God's Law. Let us put what we read into practice, exercise what we study, and live out the Scripture we meditate on.

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Old Testament In a Year: December 18 – Psalms 107, 126

Psalms 107, 126 Focus Verse: Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, and He delivered them from their distress. - Psalm 107:13

What is your affliction? What is your trouble?

For deliverance from it, cry to the Lord.

When surrounded by darkness, when in the shadow of death, when weighed down by guilt from sin, when overwhelmed by wrath, when in the face of danger...

Do as the Israelites did when Pharoah and his army was behind them and the Red Sea was before them.

Do as David did when he was being pursued by Saul.

Do as the three Hebrew boys did when they were thrown into a fiery furnace.

Do as Daniel did when he was in a lions' den.

Do as Esther did when she was told that her people were in danger of being exterminated.

Cry to the Lord. And He will answer you and exchange the darkness for His light...give you life instead of death...replace guilt with grace...express joy instead of wrath...provide protection from every danger.

Do as the apostles did when they were caught in a furious storm.

Cry to the Lord. Save me, Lord; I am perishing. And He will save you from affliction...from storms...from sin...from death itself.