From Worn to Worthy
How God Views the Women the World Dares to Limit
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So, my goal through this book is to investigate Scripture and explore the truth of what God says about women, and how He sees us in contrast to how the world sees us. I pray that you will join me in this journey - as I know this book will bring you to uncomfortable places. It will expose harsh realities about the way women are objectified by the world, and taken advantage of by those who are in it. It will allow you and me to dig deeper to a place we possibly have never been before - a place that is most definitely not Instagram-worthy. But, if you stay with me through our exploration of the brokenness of this world - I promise you, it™ll be worth it.
Our God (not to give too much of a spoiler) is victorious in the end. Our God will always be for us, no matter how much the world challenges us. No matter what the world says or thinks of us. Our God Loves us with a divine Love that is outside our capacity of understanding. He gives us peace, and joy, and justice. With Him by our side, just like my grandma, we can be more than conquerors. And if we trust Him, He will call us to do incredible things - He will heal us, forgive us, and call us to obedience and discipleship. He will allow us the opportunity to love one another, and He will always prove Himself true when we call upon Him.
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What are you clothed in? I don’t mean what you’re literally wearing, but from a spiritual perspective - what are you clothed in? Does it seem like you are wearing the weight of the world? Do you feel worn down and drained of passion? Because of the world’s objectified perception of women, it can be easy to feel clothed in things that don’t do us justice, and oftentimes end up making us feel unworthy.
But, conversely I shall ask: What do you desire to be clothed in? I assume things like love, strength, truth, hope and dignity may now be at the forefront of your mind. Well, what if there was a voice proclaiming those truths over you? One who sees you as everything you were created to be, no matter what you’re wearing?
From Worn to Worthy explores the harsh realities of how the world views women through a lens of objectification, and contrasts them with the truth of how God views women. From there, it implores the women reading to cling to God’s viewpoint, clothe themselves in His promises, and seek after Him down a path of true justice, healing, obedience, and love.
About the Author
Ashley Nadine Schaber studied Criminal Justice as part of the Honors College at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and focused her research on the worldwide objectification of women and girls and its societal consequences: violence against women and girls, and commercial sexual exploitation. Apart from her studies, Ashley was the President of a student-led ministry on her campus throughout college, and has participated in numerous international and domestic relief and developmental mission trips. Ashley plans to begin Graduate studies focused on Ministry Leadership and Theology soon, and in the meantime enjoys working in human services, writing, travelling, and spending time with her mother and brother.