Purposefully His

What is our role as Women of God?

To impact the lives of our family, friends, co-workers, etc. for the Glory of God in a way that only a woman can.

It’s Good to Be a Girl

“You were created in God’s likeness. “God created man in His own image...He created them male and female” (Genesis 1:27). You, as a woman, are worth neither less nor more than your male counterparts. You are different, obviously, but only in function (which I’ll address in the next chapter), not in value.” – The Resolution for Women

“Adam alone couldn’t accomplish the tasks assigned to mankind by the Creator. Man was in need of a partner, someone who could help him fulfill his mandate. Without her, these endeavors would go undone.

So from the beginning, God placed a mark of importance on women. They were (1) good because they bore His image and (2) necessary in the achievement of His purposes on earth. Look around you at the sphere of influence the Lord has placed you within. This circle of people and circumstances is in need of you. The touch, experience, wisdom, and feminine heart you bring into these arenas are all required if their outcome is to be what He has purposed it to be. You are not an addendum, a last-minute afterthought that can be tossed out without notice. Without your participation and input, much will be lacking. This was God’s intention.” – The Resolution for Women

This is what it means to be...Purposefully Feminine.

We were created uniquely different from men for a purpose.

In what ways are women and men different?

God can use us and work through us in ways that men are not designed for and vice versa.

Could you imagine a world without women??? It would be total Chaos!!

Men would probably say that it would be very quiet and calm but they know they would be miserable without us. We bring so much color to the world.

Role Reversal

How have the roles of women changed throughout the years... in the workplace, as a single woman, in marriage, as a mother, etc.?

Women want to be treated equally. They want the same rights and privileges as men.

In a lot of marriages and relationships...Women have become the dominant authority. It has almost become the natural order of things for the woman to be “the boss”.

Women have taken the role of disciplinarian and “decision maker” in the lives of their children.

Why do you think this has happened?

Is this a good or a bad thing?

It is not wrong for a woman to be strong.

It is not wrong for women to have an opinion.
It is not wrong for women to take part in the decision making process.
...but I think it has been taken to a whole other level.

In some instances...the roles that were designed by God have been reversed.

We have to be willing to submit to the role God has created us to fulfill.

Everyone has to submit to someone.

·         The employee, whether male or female, must submit to his or her employer (Colossians 3:22).
·         The citizen, whether male or female, must submit to the governmental authority (1 Peter 2:13).
·         The believer, whether male or female, must submit to spiritual authority (1 Peter 5:5).
·         The child, whether male or female, must submit to the parent (Ephesians 6:1).
·         And, yes, the wife must submit to the leadership of her husband (Ephesians 5:22-23).

Why do people struggle with submission?

Sign of weakness.

Giving up control.
Giving up freedom to choose.
Person you are submitting to is undeserving.
Don’t feel like the person you are submitting to is trustworthy.

If Jesus Christ was willing to submit to the purpose God placed on His life...why shouldn’t we?

“Though he was God, [Jesus] did not think of equality with God as something to cling to. Instead, he gave up his divine privileges; he took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being. When he appeared in human form, he humbled himself in obedience to God and died a criminal’s death on a cross.” - (Philippians 2:6-8 NLT)

Jesus Christ led by example. As children of God...we are to learn from his example and follow it.

Our children learn by example as well.

What example do you want your children to see?

I want my children to see their father leading our family spiritually, morally, financially, and in every other area.

I want my son to learn how to lead his family through the example that my husband sets.

I want my daughter to learn how to support her husband and work together with him to make their family the best it can be.

I want them to realize that with authority and leadership comes much responsibility and accountability.

You may be in a situation where your man is not “stepping up to the plate”.

God doesn’t expect to you to comprise your beliefs or morals.

He doesn’t expect you to sit back and be abused or taken advantage of.

In this situation...the best thing you can do is express your feelings to the man in your life and pray, pray, and pray some more.

God can do a lot more than we can to bring about change.

This is one of the main reasons it is very important for us to not be “unequally yoked”.

Before committing to a relationship it is very important for you to clearly define your roles and expectations.

If your foundation is God and you are both seeking His will...it will be easier to live out the roles He has designed for each of you to fulfill in your relationship.

So...Are you ready to resolve to live a life that is Purposefully Feminine?

This may be a difficult decision for you to make but just remember...You don’t have to do it alone. God can and will empower you to become the Woman of God you desire to be.

 

Resolution #2 – Purposefully Feminine

I will champion God’s model for womanhood in the face of a postfeminist culture.

I will teach it to my daughters and encourage its support by my sons.
 

 

Reading for Feb. 23rd: Pages 49-65 (Authentically Me)