It's not an excuse

This post is for the ladies only! Trust me, guys, you really don't wanna hear this. :)

"If you are on your period, it's okay to be ill-mannered, grumpy, rude, lose self-control, lash out, etc." says no scripture, ever. Nowhere in the Bible is there a verse that gives permission for you to stop being Christ-like for any reason at all, ever. In fact, it says quite the opposite! "Whatever happens [even your period], conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the Gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending as one man for the faith of the Gospel." Philippians 1:27 

I totally understand that hormones and chemical imbalances will happen regardless of our standing in Christ; we are women and that's what happens. But just because you feel grumpy and want to be rude and lash out, that doesn't mean you need to act on those desires. Christ has made you new and supernaturally given you overflowing love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. (Galatians 5:22) Being on your period is never an excuse. Ever. You have no reason not to practice self-control. Galatians 5:13 says, "You, my brothers [or sisters!:)], were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love." 

So next time you're on your period, make a conscious decision to practice self-control. Don't make petty excuses as to why you can't be nice and considerate and loving. You're so much better than that. We're daughters of the High King - princesses - and it's high time we started acting like it.