Girl Matters

A couple of weeks ago, my son chose to go see Prince Caspian for his birthday. As we were walking into the movie theater, I noticed a very long line outside, then inside the theater. As I was wondering what movie the line was for, I noticed that every single person waiting in line was a female. What was the reason for the gathering of all these women? It was to watch, Sex And The City!

Although I haven't seen the movie yet, I have viewed a couple of SATC episodes on television. (And with anything we view, we should understand what we watch with a biblical worldview, rather than a secular worldview.) I can't say for certain why each of the women were in line to watch the movie, but I can see how one aspect of the movie can be a draw for women.

The friendships that the four SATC women share is pretty special. You see the commitment, love and fun they share together in spite of what each one of them goes through.

I think as we get older, whether single or married, friendships we have with other women are so important. Many things will come up in our lives, whether the struggles of singlehood, broken relationships with the opposite sex, the pains of a divorce, a miscarriage, and the list goes on. In the midst of all these things, we see how friendships are a gift to us to support us through those moments.

I hope we can evaluate the friendships we have with other sisters to see if they are Christ-centered and edifying. Our friendships should be filled with listening, encouraging, admonishing and praying for one another. I know I'm thankful for the friends in my life!