Weekend devotional
To my sisters in the Lord…
There comes a time in every woman’s life when she has to take a close look at herself. Not at her circumstance, not at what she did, not how unfair life is, or at who made you do it. She has to just look at herself in all her glory and imperfection. Have you ever admired a woman who has been through changes in her life? Or have you made up in your mind that she is just messed up. Before you make this mistake, take a closer look. A woman who has endured the most unusual life is someone of wisdom, someone who has been chosen by God to go through things that have made her stronger.
Think of all the great women in the Bible: Mary Magdalene , Ruthand Naomi, the woman with an issue of blood, and Esther, to name a few. Mary was a prostitute, a very uneasy woman. But by the time Jesus was done with he r, she was His closest follower. Esther was unfortunate in marrying an abusive man, but by the timeGod was done with her, she had married one of the wealthiest men in the land.
Women are so quick to beat the next one down instead of trying to hold her up. Before you wonder, ” What’s up with her?” ask yourself, “What’s up with me?” That woman could be my mother, sister, aunt, in-law, stepmother, niece, grandmother, great-grandmother, neighbor, friend, or co-worker, etc. That woman could be ME.
Women are the carriers of life, not the channels of death. Let’s build and encourage each other, as did Ruth and Naomi. Pass this to all the women in your life. Encourage and love, forgive and forget, and trust that the woman that receives this will be touched in some way.
May the peace and love of Christ be upon you!
Hope you have a safe and blessed weekend!
Darlene
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November 10, 2007 @ 9:18 am
Very nice! When life hands you lemons, not only do you make lemonade, but you invite all your friends to join. Life is hard, sometimes harder than we every dreamed possible, but He only gives us what is thought to be something we can handle. I do believe sometimes, we have the choice (brains, another gift from Go) to make a difference and see exactly what He meant.
A pleasant and safe holiday weekend for everyone! Tell a Veteran you know how you appreciate the freedom they fought/fight for!
November 10, 2007 @ 10:46 am
I agree with Sandi but when handed lemons make it a cocktail party……Life is too short…Live it up now!!!!
November 10, 2007 @ 12:30 pm
Darlene, What a wonderful way to start my day!! Thank you!!
I agree that we should take more caution in what we think of others and how we react to what is to some not the norm.
Everyday is a struggle for me to try and better myself as an individual and to try to be a blessing to someone if at all possible, Though I fail many times I will persevere. God meant us to be here to do his work and just a simple smile to a stranger may mean the world to them in what may be a dark place to live in.
Thanx again Darlene!!
November 10, 2007 @ 3:23 pm
That was so nice! I’m looking forward to the next installment!
clara
April 2, 2008 @ 10:44 am
that was very moving!
GOD Bless