August 26, 2005
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Women.
The word itself is so intriguing to me. There is so much mystery that surrounds us. I’ve been thinking about this subject quite a bit, but it’s hard to wrap words around my processing…
I posted yesterday about wanting to witness – more often, more comfortably. Thinking about that over the past few days has led to more thoughts. I – as a Christian woman that has chosen to take Scripture literally – am daily faced with the visible evidences of my Christianity. People can tell just by looking at me [my overall appearance/headcovering] that I believe differently from the world. That is powerful witnessing.
But it’s hard. Why is it the woman that bears such a huge responsibility? If people look as us as women, know we’re Christians, we’re called to respresent God to the world. But sometimes I don’t feel like a witness. I feel more like a sore thumb, or someone rather wierdly odd rather than beauty. Why are we so visible [by our literal application of Scripture= modesty,headcovering] yet so hidden [by our literal interpretation of Scripture=modesty]?
I want God to teach me more about this womanhood, this visible evidence of my faith, what is behind all the mystique. Where beauty plays into the questions. I am covenanted with my Jesus to follow Him in all things, to not argue based on my emotions, but to believe His Word even when I don’t understand. As I walk this journey, may He enlighten my steps. May He show me what real beauty is, not what the world portrays it as.
As we women walk this journey of life, may we be what we are called to be: the beauty of Christ in this world. So help us, Lord.
Comments (15)
babe, you inspire me…
you have challenged me more than anyone…
and i love you forever for it…
and someday? i want to be just like my beautiful big sister…
Hey girl, thanks for the comment. I have spent much of this summer thinking and musing on beauty, hence the material for my blog. I am grateful for your encouragement. I plan to write more on the subject if I ever get the time, a series of essays of sort. In my blog I was just rambling with not much detail and support for my arguments. At this point I am just researching.
Thankyou for your own musings. Esp. the consise point about being both visible and hidden because of our application of modesty. Keep exploring!
good post, great thoughts. Thanks for the invitation. I’ve been spending more and more time in there. There’s a whole different world of beauty in the city. I definetly do want to stop and visit sometime. Are you home most of the time? Blessings, Marylou
Feminine mystique…I’m not sure I get it all either, but I definitely know that we are so blessed to have a Savior who conveys His grace to us as we strive to be women with that sweet fragrance of Christ.
Hey thanks for the comment you left me with.. and you also made me really think about how much us women have to be examples for Christ! All I can say is God is Good and I don’t know why I doubt Him sometimes! Why do we???? I think it’s because we can’t see Him..But I can’t wait till that day till I can truly see His face… Uhh!! I can’t contain my love for God!! He is so Awesome!Thank you for encouraging me to walk in the faith!
*Because of Jesus*
Lisa
u make me cry…seriosuly
yes! yes! it’s so ok for you to come visit in Oct.!!! I’m so excited to hang out with you again, chat, and share our hearts!! Everytime i talk with you, you encourage my heart and inspire me to keep on!! The past wk. i’ve been struggling with purpose and meaning in my life…..what am i doing for my Saviour?? I feel as tho i’m so selfish and living for my own needs and wants… I want to keep God and His work 1st priority!!!
Your site has been an inspiration to me already. I keep coming across it ’cause we have some mutual friends. Thanks for sharing your thoughts/questions/inspirations with the rest of it. Thanks esp. for those last 2 paragraphs. It’s my prayer as well. Blessings to you!
Thank you for the comment, Dear!!! I needed it! Feeling a little discouraged!
mystery surrounding women? absolutely, for women themselves. questions that are plaguing me. what is a woman? how do i know if i am a woman? when do i become a woman and quit being a little girl? i mean well i don’t know what i mean.
on my site a week or so back i posted this book i was reading… it’s written by John and Stasi Eldridge it’s called Captivating ( the unveling of a woman’s soul) it’s an amazing book and it might be just want you’re looking for right now… if you have sometime to read! Check it out. the author’s are christian authors. have a great weekend! I miss you girl! It’s been years… literally and i’m not even sure if you remember me or not! anyway… i’ll see ya lata! Have a good one! God bless…
i love this song!!!! one of the best….love alll the updates! love learning more about you….
Clarita!! we missed you SO much at camp! I know you wanted to be there….bless you for being unselfish and serving-blessing your husband!! Hope to see you before too awfully long….? I somehow managed to lose your address ,could you leave it on my site sometime? love…
so fun to hang with you again this week! i love you! thanks again for everything you did to make our wedding SO special!!!!!
i will miss you, clarita! have a wonderful time with your sisters and mom in guatemala!
i love you so much!