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Stop Looking for Prince Charming--Let Him Look for You Of all the fairytale princesses we know and love, Cinderella is the one who got it right. She knew the spell was about to break, and ran out of the castle just in time to keep her mysterious identity a secret. Prince Charming couldn't help himself! He had to pursue her, to track her down and invite her to be his queen.The Cinderella Rule is your guide to letting your prince do the work. Whether he knows it or not, the man God has for you longs to experience the thrill of the chase . . . and that means running out of the castle before you give away all your secrets! Find out how to be a woman of mystery who lets herself be pursued, knowing you are worth every ounce of effort. The Cinderella Rule will show you how to be the queen your prince is already looking for.

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Publié par	Baker Publishing Group
Date de parution	30 avril 2013
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9781441225283
Langue	English
Poids de l'ouvrage	1 Mo

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The Cinderella Rule is an excellent resource for both teenaged girls and the parents, relatives, teachers, mentors and friends who want them to seek a “prince” who will woo and pursue them. Bethany Jett’s writing style is practical, full of wisdom and engaging. I plan on buying this book for my 19-year-old daughter … and for her boyfriend, too.
Arron Chambers
Pastor and Author of Remember Who You Are and Eats with Sinners
In a world where young women are inundated with messages telling them to chase after the bad boy, beast or vampire, it is refreshing to hear one telling them that they are worthy of a godly prince. As a father of a teenaged girl, I appreciate Bethany’s insights and advice. Both are timely and inspiring for young Cinderellas navigating the sometimes confusing world of love and dating. I laughed, I cried, I got a pedicure.
Terry Davis
Family Minister at Journey Christian Church
Greeley, Colorado
Any girl who quotes a minion from Despicable Me (whaaa?) had me at hello. Bethany’s charm, mixed with pop culture and a large amount of the Bible, will help the single woman who wishes to become a godly (datable) woman. The Cinderella Rule is a helpful guide for all the single ladies.
Renee Fisher
Spirited Speaker and Author of Faithbook of Jesus , Not Another Dating Book and Forgiving Others, Forgiving Me ( www.devotionaldiva.com )
The Cinderella Rule is a beautiful and compelling look at what it means to be a daughter of the King and bride of Christ. Bethany Jett does a marvelous job of pointing young women to their true beauty and value within and guides them on a journey filled with hope and promise.
Nicole O’Dell
Founder of Choose NOW Ministries
Author of The Diamond Estates Series
Reading The Cinderella Rule is like chatting with your older, cooler cousin—you know, the one who you always wanted to paint your nails and do your hair for you. Although Bethany does discuss highlights and French “manis,” she also talks about something much more important and enduring—your future husband. The Cinderella Rule explains that Mr. Right is someone who recognizes and seeks your inner beauty and helps you shine brighter. Bethany gives a straightforward, modern, conversational how-to for loving yourself in order to find Prince Charming and live happily ever after.
Laura L. Smith
Author of S kinny , Hot , Angry and the Status Updates Series

© 2013 Bethany Jett
Published in association with the literary agency of Amanda Luedeke of MacGregor Literary, Inc. of Hillsboro, Oregon.
Published by Revell a division of Baker Publishing Group P.O. Box 6287, Grand Rapids, MI 49516-6287 www.revellbooks.com
Revell edition published 2014
ISBN 978-1-4412-2528-3
Previously published by Regal Books
Ebook edition originally created 2013
Ebook corrections 09.30.2015
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means—for example, electronic, photocopy, recording—without the prior written permission of the publisher. The only exception is brief quotations in printed reviews.
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data is on file at the Library of Congress, Washington, DC.
All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible,
New International Version ®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House. All rights reserved.
Other version used is NKJV —Scripture taken from the New King James Version . Copyright © 1979, 1980, 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Some names have been changed for confidentiality purposes.
For Tara, Siobhan, and Natalie
“It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife.”
J ANE A USTEN , P RIDE AND P REJUDICE
My girls, you are the fortune.
I’m so proud of the women you’ve become, and I love you from the bottom of my heart.
Contents
Cover
Endorsements
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Acknowledgments
Introduction
1. Confidence
2. Preparation
3. Qualifying
4. Positioning
5. Attire
6. Femininity
7. Availability
8. Communication
9. Boundaries
10. Kissing
11. Kissing Plus
12. Sex
13. Exit strategy
14. Engagement
Study Guide
Back Ads
Acknowledgments
To God be the glory. Let my words be worthy (see Jer. 15:19).
Justin Jett, the man of my dreams: It was always you. 05=45. You are an amazing husband and father. Your unwavering belief in me gave me the confidence to pursue my heart’s desires. Thank you for stepping into every role needed while we pursued this dream. I owe you a million loads of laundry.
Jeremiah, Jedidiah, and Josiah: Thanks for being so good for Daddy while Mommy was writing. You three are the delight of my life. I love you millions and millions and more. My prayer is that you are Prince Charmings for the girls who allow you to pursue them.
My mom, Johnnie Alexander Donley: for tirelessly reading, editing and critiquing. I owe my love of words to you. I’m glad you know how much I adore you.
My dad, Jeffery R. W. Donley: Thank you for teaching me the absoluteness of God’s truth. I appreciate your prayers, encouragement and support. Don’t paint with a shovel. I love you.
Jill and Nathaniel: I’ve always tried to be the best role model possible, and I hope nothing you read embarrasses you or makes you think less of me. I’m so proud of who you have both become. You’re the best siblings in the entire world. I love you always. Spirish forever.
My agent, Amanda Luedeke: God directed our paths to the lounge sitting area that last night of the conference. Bella Jacket! Thanks for seeing potential. You are amazing, and I am so thankful to have you in my life. I’m excited about our journey!
Steve Lawson: Your no made your yes that much sweeter. Thanks for believing in the story. You’re my champion.
Kim, Jackie, Mark, Julia, Rob and everyone at my publisher: Your kindness, expertise and openness made this overwhelming process easier on a newbie. Thanks for all the hard work and dedication you’ve put into not only this book, but me. You guys are fantastic!
Cecil Murphey: Your generosity in bestowing the scholarships for the FCWC was how God opened the door for this journey. I am forever grateful.
Clella Camp, the best roommate I’ve ever had: Thank you for your wisdom and guidance. I wouldn’t have gone to the conference if it hadn’t been for you.
To the Kindred Heart Writers: I love you all. Thanks for adopting me as a junior member.
To my Dream Team: Thank you for taking the time to give me your opinion. I love you.
To my friends: Thank you for your prayers, encouragement and patience.
Introduction
Cinderella got it right.
Ariel chased Eric, Belle saved the Beast and, while both Princess Aurora and Snow White slept, Prince Charming pursued his lady. He knew what he wanted; and what he wanted was mild, modest, mysterious Cinderella. Though unknowingly, she let herself be pursued.
Being pursued is fun.
I remember daydreaming about when I’d meet my future husband. Would he be cute? Tall? Funny? Would it be love at first sight, or was he someone I already knew? The fantasy of meeting him became an obsession. Every guy who crossed my path caused the daydreamer voice in my mind to shout, “This could be him!” “What if he’s the one?”
Was he the guy behind the counter at Subway?
Or maybe the cute waiter who winked at me?
The pizza delivery guy?
Why didn’t my fantasies include rich men in fancy cars? Why was there usually food involved?
I dreamt of our story, eager to experience it. I prayed that we’d meet early in life. “God, please bring him to me soon. We don’t have to get married right away—I just want time to hang out.”
Thankfully, God didn’t make me wait long. I was 19 when Justin walked into my receptionist office at Florida Christian College. It was attraction at first sight. He made me so nervous that I grabbed a stack of mail and turned away from him to sort it. I shot a sneak peek over my shoulder to see if he was watching me.
Justin says that’s the moment he knew he had me.
While Justin thinks he “had me,” I knew better. Being pursued, while easy, is purposeful. Intentional. Deliberate. It’s not just about getting a guy’s attention—it’s a process of ensuring that he’s the one. Of all the men holding glass slippers, he has to be your perfect fit.
How do you become purposeful and intentional about being pursued by the right one? Start praying for your man now. Pray for him to remain pure. Pray for him to have strength. Pray for his safety. Likewise, pray for God to reveal where you need to grow. The more awesome you are, the more amazing the guy is that God has waiting for you. Isn’t that fantastic?!
I know the wait might be long. I’ve watched friends suffer through agonizing years of waiting; but when they found their mate, they all said they would have waited even longer to end up together.
The Bible tells a story in Genesis of a man who loved a woman so much that he worked for her father for 14 years so that he could marry her. The years seemed like only a few days because of Jacob’s love for Rachel (see Gen. 29:20). It’s the ultimate story of pursuit, and it’s a testament to how men operate. A man who works hard to get his woman is extremely unlikely to cheat on her. She is valuable to him because he had to work hard to get her and keep her.
The more time, resources and money we invest in something (or someone), the tighter we hold onto it. For example, if you work hard to save for your first car, you’re more likely to take care of that car than if your parents could easily replace it. Why? Because your time, energy and, perhaps sweat (eww!), went into your investment.
I want to be crystal clear on what you can expect from this book. There is no condemnation, no judgment, no criticism. Every word has been writte