On Being A Woman

 

On Being a Woman

 

Luke 8:1-3 (AMP): Soon afterward, Jesus began going around from one city and village to another, preaching and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. The twelve [disciples] were with Him, and also some women who had been healed of evil spirits and diseases: Mary, called Magdalene [from the city of Magdala in Galilee], from whom seven demons had come out, and Joanna, the wife of Chuza, Herod’s household steward, and Susanna, and many others who were contributing to their support out of their private means [as was the custom for a rabbi’s disciples].

Accepting who we are is often a journey. Like others, my personal struggle came as a result of being ‘mishandled’ by the opposite sex. It felt unsafe and somewhat scary being a girl - though it was God’s perfect choice. After processing and maturing more spiritually I came to accept myself as created. As a grown woman, I have a deep gratitude for His design for my life.

Now I can see the beauty of God’s design and His hand of protection, care and provision for me as a woman. There is the enjoyment of friendships that focus and communicate the things God spoke in His Word.  Listening and talking over the challenges, sharing victories, weeping over loses, rejoicing at the little things in life, and having coffee/tea while discussing the great and small things that trouble women is my favorite thing. How I love spending time with my children, listening and sharing life with them as a mother is so precious's.

Jesus sees our troubles and offers loving help through God’s Word. As women He speaks to each of our roles whether wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and /or friend with wise guidance. His loving respect of and value of women can be seen as He ministered with them during His teaching on earth.

If you haven’t resolved how God chose to design you, ask God to show you His love and make a list of what is great about being you!

by Joy Pedersen