I read a disturbing article over the weekend about a new trend among teen girls. Teens are posting videos on YouTube asking the question, “Am I ugly?”
This broke my heart on several levels.
One, because many people leaving comments for these girls were horribly unkind.
Two, because had YouTube been around when I was a teen, I could have been one of these questioning girls. I remember what it was like to feel different. Unaccepted. Not pretty. Desperate for someone to validate me.
Craving acceptance from friends and attention from boys. Because that’s what I thought would fix me.
And that’s why I partnered with Shaunti Feldhahn to write Made to Crave for Young Women that moms can use with their girls to address this exact issue.
Unlike the original Made to Crave book, Made to Crave for Young Women, goes beyond just addressing cravings for food. It addresses three major longings of a young woman’s heart and explains how God is the only true source for getting our “soul needs” met.
When writing this book, Shaunti and I asked a focus group of girls some very direct questions about their needs. We found it interesting that they all agreed God could meet their needs. But when we asked “how” everyone remained silent.
One girl broke the tense silence by uttering, “I know God can meet my needs. But I just don’t know how to get closer to God and really learn to rely on Him in this way.”
I think a lot of Christian teen girls feel this way. They hear at church that God is the answer. But they don’t know how to apply that knowledge when their hearts feel desperately insecure.
Moms, Made to Crave for Young Women, is the tool I’ve been wanting to use with my girls. And when I couldn’t find it, I wrote it.
I’m determined to do everything I can to equip my girls spiritually and emotionally against some of the most common pitfalls teen girls face:
- Thinking that right boy will fix all their wrongs and fill up their insecurities.
- Struggling with overeating or under-eating.
- Relying on material possessions to make them feel noticed.
If you want to be equipped to really talk about these issues in a way that will resonate with your daughter, sister, niece or any other important young woman in your life — Made to Crave for Young Women is now available.
Today, I’m giving away 3 copies! All you have to do to enter this give away is leave me a comment below telling me who in your life could benefit from reading this book.
And by the way whether you’ve had a shower and are looking good on this Monday… or if you are sporting three day old hair like me — you are beautiful, treasured, and adored. God says so.
I’m so happy to see a version for young ladies! I have a daughter who needs this, plus my husband is a pastor and I’m thinking this might be a great resource for our teen girls Sunday School class. I have some college girls who might need a copy as well. Definitely getting this!
This message truly touched my heart. My 22 y/o daughter is in desperate need of being validated. I am not a fan of Facebook due to the comments on a person’s page. What a sad age we are in. I would love this book for my daughter. Love ya Lysa
I’m a 20-year-old female and I’m curious about this book. I could maybe see me being one of those girls on Youtube but I’m too self-conscious to show my face on Youtube
case in point. I know that God sees me as beautiful but it’s hard when it feels like no one else agrees with Him. I rarely read books twice so my person of choice to pass this on to would be a lady I know from Campus Ventures who leads Bible studies/book clubs for young women and counsels them/disciples college ladies one-on-one – a couple semesters ago I was in the groups she lead in reading “So Long, Insecurity” by Beth Moore and I could see her passing on words of wisdom in this book to other young ladies.
This sounds like an awesome book! My daughter constantly talks about dieting and wishing she were thin and how everything would be better if she was! I have been searching for books for young women that would help show them how to rely on God for their daily struggles. Looking forward to reading it.
Wow. This book looks great!
My husband and I are new to youth ministry as of feb 1st.
I’ve been trying to find a study to connect with the girls. Haven’t really found anything til now. Definitely something I’m interested in looking into. These girls could so benefit.
Hey Lysa,
Love all your posts.
I facilitate a group of 14-year old girls in my local church and would love to get the book (if the offer is still on). I’m constantly praying for discernment on what they maybe struggling with, and wisdom to help them overcome teen dilemmas, and I know this book has lots of insight.
God bless you for all the good work you do.
Hey Lysa,
So thankful for your blog of truth! I am really looking forward to reading “Made to Crave” and would love to share with it all the girls around me, including my 17 year old sister, who from your description sounds exactly like the girl you wrote it for. My husband and I have just said YES to church planting! We pray that the name of Jesus would be glorified!