Something New

I’m excited. I'll be doing something I’ve never done: model. What I’ll be representing: Worth the Wait, an organization that uses fashion to promote sexual purity.

I wasn’t drawn to the opportunity for the chance to walk down a runway but for the cause. For years I’ve been passionate about promoting a pure lifestyle. As I’ve said before, true purity is not just about abstaining from sex, but also every other decision you make. What you watch. How you think. What you do with your time. If we know Christ, we are called to a life of holiness that can be achieved only with Him.

But the message of Worth the Wait is not one of perfection. Nobody is perfect. Rather, it is to encourage singles (and others) that no matter what decisions you have made in the past, living a pure lifestyle in Christ is not beyond anyone’s reach. You do not have to be a virgin to model with Worth the Wait, but you do have to be dedicated to honoring God with your body moving forward. The models have many different testimonies leading to a commitment to purity. A major part of modeling with Worth the Wait is sharing your story.

I see this new gig as a testament to the fact that God can use anything He’s given you in ministry, even the things that may seem to have little to do with it. I’ve always been told I have “a walk,” or, alternatively, a “strut.” I’ve never really understood what people are talking about; the only thing I’m concerned with when I move is getting to the next point quickly. But I’ve prayed for God to use all of me, even my so-called walk. When I learned that auditioning to be part of Worth the Wait involved walking down a runway, I saw this as an answer to prayer. I don’t know whether my walk helped me get the opportunity, but now that I have it, I’m owning it for His kingdom!

I’ll be in at least three fashion shows in the upcoming year. Once I know details, I’ll post how you can support Worth the Wait by attending! As the organization’s mantra says, “You are Worth the Wait!!!”