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Wednesday Womanhood: Painting a Picture

Last week I wrote that I was going to paint you a picture of a submissive woman. These are just the initial strokes.

When men lead, following in the footsteps of Christ, aren't they painting a picture of Christ for the world?
When women follow, aren't they painting a picture of the Church for the world?

Together, they paint a picture of the Heavenly Bridegroom and His Bride, both of whom are exalted as pure and blameless. There is nothing degrading in this picture.

God does specifically mention that it is a sign of cursing rather than blessing when women rule over men (Isaiah 3:12). However, a Godly woman is called to be "queen" of her home and to guard it and rule it with Godly wisdom. The ultimate purpose of this is to bring glory to God and to honor her husband. A Godly husband is the "king" who manages his household, not as a dictator, but as an authoritative servant-leader that presides over the home. When I think of the term "authoritative servant-leader" I picture Christ.

With this picture mind, when trials DO come in our marriage, and we think that our husbands are the problem, rather than go to God begging for Him to "change my husband", shouldn't we be asking the Lord "what do I need to change in my life?"

Why? Because quite honestly, it is usually me that is the problem... struggling against my God ordained role as a woman.

As a woman, I have a natural tendency to want to step in and take over (Gen 3:16). What I need to do when this wells up inside of me is picture the messages of Judges and then trust God and wait. Allow my husband to do his calling and pray. If I act on my own desires and impulses all the time, I need to ponder the blessings I will COMPLETELY MISS OUT ON when I go my own way. Because what this really boils down to is failing to trust a perfectly trustworthy God.

No doormats here.

And women, may I encourage you not to become processional caterpillars in regards to the worlds warped view of womanhood. Stick with the Word of God in your thinking and actions when it comes to your God-ordained role.

Posted by Lisa on August 09, 2006

Comments

Lisa,

I am really enjoying your blog--thanks for the work you put into it.

This:

rather than go to God begging for Him to "change my husband", shouldn't we be asking the Lord "what do I need to change in my life?"

Is SO true! I struggled for so long wondering why God didn't change my husband, and as soon as He changed my attitude to one of serving my man instead of fighting him, the changes have been so incredible!

And the thing is, I am so much happier serving than I was fighting it. I wish more women would find this out.

Posted by: Marcia | August 9, 2006 03:35 PM

As I have written on my sidebar, "Everything I have written has likely been said a whole lot better by someone else. I definitely have no insight that is deeper than what God has already revealed. Therefore, if you find anything of value here than give God the glory!"

So... to God be ALL the glory.

Yes, I totally agree that there is far more true restful joy in serving my husband than fighting against what God has ordained for me as a Christian woman. I come from a long line of women's libbers, self-centered strong-willed women and female pastors. This is completely God's work in my heart and life. It is a battle. There are times I still think I "know better"... but the Lord is faithful to show me that He is trustworthy and He has provided me a very patient and Godly husband. At times, I can be thick in this area, so the Lord's display of faithfulness and trustworthiness may come in the form of Divine chastisement. Not fun in the midst of it. But it always proves necessary.

This really is an area I have been a slow learner in. But, like you, I long to honor God and serve my husband as his help-mate with joyful and willing submission for the glory of God. And praise God that there is progression in this area of my life. Slow at times. But God is faithful to complete in me what He began. Complete on this earth?...no. But truly He preserves His children so that we can persevere.

Thank you for your comments, Marcia.

His servant for HIS glory,
Lisa

Posted by: 4ever4given | August 9, 2006 08:02 PM

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