My post from yesterday was inadvertently deleted (by myself) while trying to make a correction. My desire is to reaffirm what a woman of God is designed to look like. Not debate who they aren't or what roles they can or can't have, but rather revisit what God's Word has said on the topic. To be humbly reminded who God has called us{me} to be. Revive Our Hearts ministry has taken time to search scripture and produce a True Woman Manifesto which seems to address the issue in a clear and succinct way, enhancing the positive role. Here is the link to view the entire document ( Manifesto ). The following is a list of items from scripture that we, as biblical/godly women, should strive to emulate. It is not a list of specific jobs It is not a list of duties to perform or not perform. It is a list of character qualities that are biblical and important. It is a list of our Father calling us t...
“Do not let your adorning be external— the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear— but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God's sight is very precious.” I Peter 3:3-4 “a gentle and quiet spirit”…what does this really mean? Do I need to be a silent doormat? Does God wish for all women to just be idle next to a husband? What if they never get married, will no one be their voice? Phew…this verse could be taken down so many painful and hurtful paths, but I’d rather look at what it is actually trying to say…which is powerful and amazing! The Greek word for “gentle” is praus which at best means “God’s strength under His control, meekness, demonstrating power without undue harshness.” {www.biblehub.com} In Priscilla Shirer’s book Resolution for Women she gives some additio...
A long hallway... Many doors... A variety of choices... Can I put my ear to the door to determine what could be on the other side? What if I lie down and look under the door, will it help me choose? Do I feel... Restless? Scared? Confident? Or am I standing in the middle of the hall like this picture with my arms raised high to worship the One who placed me in the hall? In all honesty, I may be in the hallway a long time. That time-frame is not determined by me. The options behind each door are evasive and unknown, and there is a part of me that does not care. If my heart is focused on worshiping and surrendering to my God and Savior, does it really matter what's on the other side? My response to the joys/pains/struggles/victories that are behind each door will be determined by my attitude while I stand on the outside. What about you? How will you spend your time in the hallway?
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