I have been pondering the questions that have plagued the hearts and minds of so many:
- Why can't I get it right?
- How can I find more time to get it all done?
- Why isn't God helping me?
Women have been the target of some outrageous media propaganda that sets our flesh racing in the wrong direction and so we turn to the church where we receive conflicting views on biblical truths. No wonder we are so befuddled when it comes to our roles as Christ-following women. Even within Christianity there are views that emcompass from one end of the spectrum to the other. So what's a girl to do?
Get with God. What does He say? I can hear you already, "But Amy you don't understand. I don't get anything out of reading my bible. I used to but lately it is just a chore."
Did I say read your bible? Get with God. Walk with Him. Talk with Him. Listen to Him. Turn on your worship music and adore Him. If you live in a constant state of awareness regarding God's presence then you will be walking with Him. Once your desire for time and relationship with God is rekindled then you will automatically be drawn to His word to know more about Him.
Imagine what it was like when you first started dating your spouse. You spent lots of quality time together. You wanted to know everything about him. Had someone given you his journal you would have devoured every page in an effort to know everything about him, wouldn't you? The same can be true of God.
Revive your relationship with God and then watch the fire inside you burn bright and your desire to read His word will be refreshed as well. Start tomorrow morning by saying, "Good morning, God". It may seem strange at first but remember that God is omnipresent. He is there whether you acknowledge Him or not. Your relationship only stands to grow from the awareness of that. Act as though you are in love with Him and soon, you will find that you are.
What questions plague you about your role as a Christ-following woman? Open up your heart to me either in comments or email. Tell me what your concerns are. I am currently working on a bible study about the Pursuit of Proverbs 31 and it would be beneficial to know more about the thoughts of others. While you are at it, I had several people answer these questions a while back to also help in my study time and they have. Please feel free to answer these questions as well as leave your own.
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Great post and very timely. I wrote God a little letter yesterday telling Him how upset I am with Him lately.
I am feeling overwhelmed, I need a new job, I need to lose weight, my husband is working crazy hours. But God let me know He's making me do some growing and stretching. I just need to rely on Him instead of getting angry. So that's my goal today.
the biggest question in my mind is "How do I do it all?" How am I supposed to be strong, yet submissive? How am I supposed to show tenderness and mercy, yet be a warrior??"
Ok...so that's three questions...just a thought :)
Great post!
My questions are what is enough? What is the balance I should strike, and how do I accomplish that -- between reading hte bible/bible studies, homeschooling, housekeeping, exercise, time with my husband, and scheduling time for myself... This has been my biggest issue for the past few years (hmmm, since my oldest was born perhaps, ha!) and every year I make steps in the right direction, but I feel so lost sometimes. The fine line between challenging yourself and pushing yourself too hard. :-)
This was so well-timed for me. How do I do it all? Am I supposed to pursue interests now, or focus all of my time and energy on my rapidly maturing children? How do I balance the needs of others with the needs of my family? Which *needs* are real, and which are perceived? How can I spend more meaningful time with God?
I echo Rachel...how do you balance homeschooling, exercise, housekeeping? I need to get my trusty notebook, and timer out again and come up with a plan!!
I always say, "If I spend time with hubby like I do with God right now, would I still be married?"
I think we always get it backwards - feel like we have to do certain things to earn His attention.
All He wants is for us to love on Him and be with Him. And that is what causes everything else to fall in place.
Great post!
I don't have any questions right now, just loved your post.
Julie
This is a great post!! I am really struggling in this area right now. It is so comforting to see that other women are going through the same things.
Some of my questions are: How do I do this life thing? How do I stay sane while being a good mother, wife, friend, daughter, etc.? How do I continue to be grateful in the midst of such discomfort? How do I find joy in the midst of such chaos? Sooo many questions...most of them revolve around motherhood and not worrying about what other people are constantly thinking about me. How do I embrace who God made me to be and step away from what society and trend setters within the church seem to expect of me? Thanks for the post!!
:)
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