Britney...

I heard this song on the radio today. It alludes to Britney Spears, but the singer, Bebo Norman, says it is more about the way the world has forced such destructive views onto women and girls. I think about this concept a lot having a little girl myself and a little sister, who will face more in their teenage years than I will have my entire life. I think about how am I going to teach them to love themselves and to have a positive self-image, when I know it is something I as well as countless others, have struggled with through the years. I wonder how I can lead them through this world unscathed by the evil that exists against women.

Satan has launched a full flege attack against women. He fills our minds with lies as to what is important. He fills our hearts with discontent about ourselves and our bodies. He confuses us with our choices: working mothers have guilt for working, stay at home mothers feel a sense of "what if." He puts images in our culture that create an unattainable standard and yet, we believe it is attainable and expected of us. In fact, in some countries, the attack of Satan is so violent that women are mutilated, raped, and even killed. Before you go thinking I am talking about Africa or another foreign land, turn on the news and you will see the violence is right in your backyard, you yourself or a loved one may have experienced it.

So long as Satan finds willing victims, he will continue his attack. Are you ready to stop him? Are you ready to believe the truths about who you are and what you are worth? Are you ready to stop focusing on the imperfections of your temporary vessel and focus on the truth that you are fearfully and wonderfully made? I know I am sure tired of the constant evaluation of what lies in the mirror...

Below is the link and lyrics to the song, "Britney" by Bebo Norman. Listen to it...

Yet again, as I finished this, parts of my work were lost due to an internet connection failure. This is the first time the internet connection has failed since we got here...someone didn't want me to post this.

Here is to no longer accepting the lies...

Until next time-

-C.

http://musicremedy.com/audio/index.cfm?FuseAction=ShowAudioPlayer&AudioId=25329&Quality=5



"Britney" By Bebo Norman
Britney im sorry for the lies we told
we took you into our arms and then left you cold
britney im sorry for this cruel cruel world
we sell the beauty but destroy the girl
britney im sorry for your broken heart
we stood aside and watched you fall apart
im sorry we told you fame would fill you up
and money moves the man so drink the cup
i know love goes around the world we know
and you never see it coming back
you never see it coming back
i know love goes around the world we know
and you never see it coming back
but i can see it coming back for you
yes coming back for you
britney im sorry for the stones we throw
we tear you down just so we can watch the show
britney im sorry for the words we say
we point the finger as you fall from grace
i know love goes around the world we know
and you never see it coming back
you never see it coming back
and i know love goes around the world we know
and you never see it coming back
but i can see it coming back for you
yeah, its coming back for you,
yeah, its coming back for you,
yeah, its coming back for you,
yeah britney i do believe that love has come here
for the broken here for the ones like us
i know love goes around the world we know
and you never see it coming back
you never see it coming back and
i know love goes around the world we know
and you never see it coming back
but i can see it coming back
i know love goes around the world we know
and you never see it coming back
you never see it coming back
i can see it coming back for you
its coming back for you... yeah