We must learn to submit to God's idea of the church for He instituted it and it is of supreme importance to Christ! He gave himself up for her! He values the fathering and the body depends upon the proper function of each individual parts. It is beautiful to me that people of various background with individual baggage are called to work in a harmonious relationship each carrying out our work that is a gift and responsibility. In order for this to work we must take our cues from our head- which is Christ! There is constant giving to and receiving from each other! :)Women must not preach or exercise elder authorities! We must joyfully live out God's good order that is best for us! I shall not go pick what scripture I would like to listen to and disregard those that seems unpleasant to me; but instead may God help me lovingly embrace it.
Singleness
Although being in a relationship and Lord willing will be a wife in the future, this was absolutely helpful. God bestows dignity and honor to a position that tends to be regarded as less than desirable. He chooses to involve us in His plans that are delightful and trustworthy. There are many ministry possibilities inherent in it. She will deal with issues like loneliness, but praise the Lord that we are able to embrace it for the sake of the gospel and in there our life comes together.
Marriage
It requires holiness. Lord willing, I will be able to serve, respect, bless and forgive my husband. My marriage must reflect Christ and His bride, the church who model sacrificial love and submission. This was God's plan from the beginning of time. Us being created in his image were created to enjoy a deep unity. We have been given instinctively different roles where the man leads and we are to follow! The trinity has an order as do much we do! God is worth obeying and his plan worth preserving. It is a cultural norm to associate weakness and inferiority to helper, but being a helper is divine! The world tells us to pursue personal power and prestige but God tells us to gracefully develop a spirit filled with the Holy Spirit and gentle. Pursue meekness and self control! Respect his position. Real love is intentional and an act of will. Even if he doesn't deserve it, give loving respect.
Nurturing
We are called to embrace this discipline! It means to nourish, further the development of, or train. I must be informed and intentional as I train, Lord willing my daughter(s) or other young girls in my life to live for the kingdom of God. This comes by committing my thoughts and actions to the standard of the Word of God. This is a gift and privilege to be a model. Even when we are exhausted from our own duties, let the needs of children penetrate our hearts- care for the suffering and needy. It would be a powerful witness to adopt! We must trust God to enable us to give us the strength, wisdom, resources, and support. Every child who grows in the love of the Lord has the potential to reach many others :)
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