The women in my life are amazing and I thank the Lord for them(almost) daily .
They also bring different things to the table in terms of their abilities and gifts. One is artistic, the other good at math. One connects the theological dots quickly, another wants to practically apply the core truths to her life. One writes cards and emails and texts of encouragement, another is always welcoming people into her home, another prays for you. In our differences we make up for what is lacking in each other, and through our differences we bless those around us.
There's the woman who thinks hard and deep, then asks me things like "do you think we'll know each other in heaven?" The woman who is going through deep waters and yet her heart is calm because she's taking the Lord at His Word, and believes He has only the best planned for His people. The woman who is a good secret-keeper. The woman how has an opinion about everything. The woman who hurts for others and the woman who takes charge. The woman who never wants to offend anyone. The woman who's life cry is "speak Lord, for your servant hears" and then opens her Bible expectantly. The woman struggling mentally, the woman who is hurt deeply, and the woman with bags under her eyes as her children run. There are women who look like they've got it all together and women who openly ask for prayer. Some are raw and open, others struggle to share their hearts.
All these different women are in my life and I praise God for them because they each bring important things to the table. The easily discouraged woman reminds me to pray for her and others, and the woman who meets with God expectantly urges me to copy her example.
They also bring different things to the table in terms of their abilities and gifts. One is artistic, the other good at math. One connects the theological dots quickly, another wants to practically apply the core truths to her life. One writes cards and emails and texts of encouragement, another is always welcoming people into her home, another prays for you. In our differences we make up for what is lacking in each other, and through our differences we bless those around us.
Some women feel they don't have anything to contribute, which breaks my heart because it is such a lie. The entire Bible was written to women as well as men. We are all part of the family of God and each part of this family is needed.
Woman, we need you. Your church needs you. God has put you where you are for a reason.
It is entirely probably that you have encouraged and blessed others in ways that you will never know. I am so, SO thankful for the women who are in my life, with all the different spices they bring by simply being who they are. And I am glad that we get to run to heaven together.
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