I love terms of endearment! The term "Baby Girl" has many connotations: the youngest child (or girl) of the family; or a term of affection towards someone who is "cute like that"! The Urban Dictionary defines this term as a "name for one's friend who is a girl", and also a slang term that a guy uses to describe his woman.
I must admit that I am the "baby girl" of my family. There are four of us, and I am the youngest girl and the youngest of the four. So if you were to ask the other three, they would probably say (with no proof to back it up of course), that while growing up, I was spoiled rotten and considered as the favorite. Of course I don't agree with that, but we'll leave it up for debate.
Nevertheless, I found that there were some benefits to being the "baby girl". Namely, you rarely had to take the blame; you could always plead ignorance; and my favorite, "I'm too young to know better!" Boy the things that I got away with! I remember "tattling on my siblings", charging my brother to make his bed; and spying on my sister when her boyfriend would come over. (Oops! I probably wasn't supposed to tell that one). The memories are sweet and the acts committed were truly innocent.
Make no mistake about it, my childhood was no bed of roses, but the good times were GOOD! And as I get older, I'm learning to cherish the good times and not dwell on the "not so good times". In fact, all of us can recall times that we'd rather forget, but aren't you glad that the Lord brought you "through" all of those times? He kept you, and protected you, and guided you through the dark places of your life. He too has some names for you. He calls you "His own", "His children". In I Peter 2:9, He refers to you as "a chosen people", "a royal priesthood", "a holy nation", "a people belonging to God". And I think it's fair to say (with all reverence and respect), that you are His "baby girl". You are His favorite! He allows you to get away with things (in a sense) and continues to love you (most times in spite of you). He spoils you by blessing you, and graces you, and gives you chance after chance after chance. And He doesn't throw your mistakes back in your face, because He covers you with His lovingkindness. I thank God for being the "baby girl" of my family. But what's far more special, is being the "baby girl" of the KING! Minister T
I NEED A WORD - Devotional
Psalm 89:1 - "I will sing of the lovingkindness of the Lord forever; To all generations I will make known Your faithfulness with my mouth".
We've all had different childhoods and upbringings. Some of us grew up with siblings and others were an only child. Regardless of the make-up of your family, and the highs and the lows that you may have experienced, God is still good! He has continued to be there with us, through our good times and our bad times. He has been a friend when we were friendless. For some, He has been like a brother and to others, like a sister. He has even been a mother to the motherless and a father to the fatherless. His lovingkindness has been our anchor. For that reason, we should be compelled to share of His goodness. Someone needs to hear about His faithfulness. As His chosen child, may you share of His goodness to all generations!
Thanks, First Lady, for the trip down memory lane (precious memories, oh how they linger ...) I, too, am the "Baby Girl" and it does come with its benefits even now! Isn't it wonderful that each of us can be God's "Baby Girl" much like our parents may have told each of their children that they were their favorite child? Constance Finch
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ReplyDeleteI continue to be blessed by your words of encouragement. I grew up in a very abusive home, where I watched my mom be physically and verbally abused by my dad. When my parents divorced everytime my mom would get upset or disappointed in me she would say "you are just like your dad." As a child growing up I remember thinking I must be a horrible person, because I thought he was the worse person ever. I thought very low of myself and started doing anything to be accepted. I knew who God was, because I grew up in the church. I could not see him, because I dwelled on the bad things. I continued to pray. God restored my relationship with my dad. He blessed me with a loving, and above all a husband that loves the Lord and three beautiful children. I never dreamed that this would be my life. Through all the things I went through I learned that God loves me and he is very faithful.
Be Blessed
Hi First Lady,
ReplyDeleteI was not the baby girl. I was the oldest girl and life was alot different in the role as the oldest. To God Be The Glory that I know now I am God's Baby Girl.
I agree Constance.....it STILL comes with its little benefits today! LOL! And Faithwalk, talk about "singing of His lovingkindness! You are in position to do JUST THAT! Lastly Dar, it's a good feeling knowing that we are now all His Baby Girl! Blessings to you all!
ReplyDelete1st Lady! To this day I don't know who my biological father is. I was the only girl and the oldest of 3. Because of that I faced many challenges. And even when I got saved I knew "of" God but really didn't begin to make the personal connection myself that I was His "BabyGirl" and He considered me precious in His sight. I would always be jealous when I saw other girls with their fathers b/c it was something I longed for. I often questioned God daily,"Why me? why don't I have a father?". One day God spoke to me & told me you DO have a FATHER! ME! Am I not the one who keeps you day to day who provides for you and makes sure you have everything that you need!? So now I know beyond a shadow of doubt that even though I didn't grow up with my bio father that my REAL FATHER IS THE KING OF KINGS AND IF HE'S THE KING THAT MAKES ME HIS PRINCESS!!! So now when I see other girls with their fathers I just secretly SMILE inside b/c I know my DAD holds the world in His hands & if I just call on HIM He's right there! YaYYY!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful revelation Sistersouljah88...to know that your FATHER in heaven, holds the world in His hands! Never forget that He is there, and that His love endures forever! Agape!
ReplyDeleteWow 1st lady, I was the baby girl. My only sibling (brother) is 17yrs older. At times it was hard for me because I was constanly compared with my brother. I love my family with all my heart, but somethings i did were NEVER good enough! I graduated with 2 scholorships, but my brother graduated with a full scholorship. My brother married then had kids. I had kids first. My brother's been in the military for 16yrs. Me, I'm not even a suppervisor at my job of 5 yrs. It goes on... But at the end of the day I now know that my Father gives me chance after chance. And your right, he never throws it back in my face. I'm so glad that I belong to him and I'm his baby girl. Thanks for your Blog!
ReplyDeleteHi First Lady! What an awesome sight. I've even invited Shaquirah to join. You're never too young for some good learnin'. :)
ReplyDeleteI am the baby girl of 8 siblings on my mom's side and 4 siblings on my dad's side. Needless to say I've been bullied some and spoiled some. Mostly spoiled. Unfortunately my family thinks Andre has continued the spoiling.
I found that being the "baby" has it's advantages and disadvanages, depending on what I wanted to do at the time.
I am now 39 and my mom still calls me her baby. My siblings all grew up understanding that T-A-M-I spells B-A-B-Y. Which my mom still says to this day. And to say I was Daddy's little girl is an understatement.
I've been blessed to have this special privilege both with my natuarl parents and with my Heavenly Father. For He knew the plans He's always had for me.
Thanks for your comment Tracy! Just know that every aspect of your life has been purposed, and greater things are ahead!
ReplyDeleteAnd Tami, who would have known!LOL! Oh well....welcome to the "Baby Girl Club"! Agape
WOW. I love this blog! I am the youngest of 7, the "baby girl". I grew up with many more privileges than my older siblings but felt punished for it. My siblings were much older than me but very jealous of me. My mother always made me feel like I owed her for all the things she did for me. I spent years trying to make everyone happy! My blessings just seemed like HUGE BURDENS. When I got saved, it was so hard for me to believe that God loves me just because and HIS love is UNCONDITIONAL. Remembering that God’s love is nothing like any other love I will receive is SO comforting! This BLOG is exactly what I needed! Thank you First Lady!
ReplyDeleteI am the "baby girl" in my family. I have a sister that is 11 years older than I am and so you can say that I was the baby. My childhood had great times and there were times that were really hard to get through. I did not understand it all until I went off to college and realized that I was stronger than what I thought I could ever be. I was able to look back on those times and thank God that he kept me and led me in a path that I do not have to be ashamed of. There are many things that I could have done but God's spirit inside of me did not lead me in that direction. There were some times that were really rough and hard but with God I was able to and continue to trust and believe in Him even when the obsstacle may seem impossible. Thank you so much for sharing that because I really needed that thinking back to the times that I used to feel ashamed, hurt, and embarrassed about my childhood, now I can hold my head up and praise Him for what he saved me from and brought me through!!
ReplyDeletePraise God Cheri and Jessica! God always knows exactly what we need. He loves us just that much! I guess that's why WE really are His baby girls! What a blessing........
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