LUST-An intense unrestrained sexual desire or sexual craving
-An intense eagerness or enthusiasm
As Websters defines it, lust is powerful and can be overwhelming. Many regard "lust" as a male struggle due to their tendancy to be more visual than women. I am not sure women should feel flattered or frustrated at the thought women do not struggle in this area because quite frankly, we fight this battle just as much as men! Women have the desire to be lusted after which adds a whole different view of the craving. Our culture romantisizes sex through mass media which causes a great effect on women today. You don't think the soap opera fantasies of affairs, sexual lyrics and models in provocative wear on magazines don't effect women's desire to feel wanted or evoke sexual desires? Well, THEY DO! We are bombarded with images of what media perceives sexy to males, so women try to emulate this expectation because they crave to be noticed....We desire to be loved. As a result, many women go to drastic measures to get the attention physically in order to feel wanted. Why do you think there is a rising epidemic of plastic surgery, eating disorders, exercise plans, etc???
On a personal note, I am a dancer. I have been surrounded by an industry that thrives off toned bodies, unique style, and appearance. Though I have not YET ventured to pursue my passion professionally, I perform sometimes and have gone to a few auditions. One audition I am a bit leery to admit is The Pussycat Doll auditions. I will confess I have very much desired to be a doll for sometime, but God definitely opened my eyes to how sensual and lustful this job would be. I walked into a room of 200 dancers and singers and to my amazement I felt out of place. I was the most modest girl dressed there. Lingerie, six inch heels, cleavage exposed and highly volumous hair filled the room. I guess I should have expected it, but my stomach still turned. I realized my fantasy of being a doll was going to be short lived. Dancing and singing are beautiful talents, but I was so disheartened to realize that our culture saturates sex to lure men and women to be entertained.
As PURE always prides itself on honesty, I will be transparent. Lust is definitely something I struggle with. My desire to is to work in the entertainment business, which is an industry full of exploiting sensuality. But, I am confident HE will use my brokeness for His glory. NO DOUBT! God is consistently revealing how to turn my desires an dreams to reflect Him, but it's not easy and sometimes painful. I am DAILY learning to lay my life down.
How has God shifted your dreams and desires?
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