Where are the ladies?

It's been a while since I really sat down and typed something that has been on my heart. Yes, if you've read the title, you're probably thinking, weird title, right? There are plenty of ladies walking around, right?...Something my parents have always taught us girls was there are different things that qualify you to be a lady. A FEMALE is either classified as a woman or a lady. Maybe it was being rased in the South...but we were always taught that a lady dresses a certain way, acts a certain way, and carries herself a certain way, and a woman is the complete opposite!

When I was on the phone tonight with Jonathan, Rebekah came into the room and was talking about some girl she saw in a picture...and went on and on...I don't think that we even realize as ladies (I'm going to call all of us that on here) the testimony we hold by our actions, our looks, our character, not just by our dress. I was going to do a big post on this...but you know, sometimes, the Bible says it so clearly...I may do a more detailed post later on. I wanted to really "talk" about this, but tonight, I'll just post a few verses on being a lady:

Titus 2:1-5 But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine:



That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience.


The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things;


That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children,


To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.

1 Peter 3:1-6  Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives;



 While they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear.


 Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel;


But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.


 For after this manner in the old time the holy women also, who trusted in God, adorned themselves, being in subjection unto their own husbands:

Even as Sara obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose daughters ye are, as long as ye do well, and are not afraid with any amazement.

 I know that most of you are not married, but I know that your mama's would tell you, like my mama has told me plenty of times, sometimes it seems like even more so lately, you need to work on what you want to be now! Now is the time to become the lady God wants you and me to be, not after you are married, not when you are in your 20's, 30's, not when you go to Bible college, not when you graduate, NOW is the time to learn those things! The hidden lady or woman of the heart is going to always reflect on the outside. What people see of you is what they are going to think of you. Will they classify you as a lady? Or a woman?

Since I have already listed the Scripture, the Bible is not hard to understand. If you are saved, we have the Holy Spirit who is ready to teach us what the Bible says. Isn't that an awesome truth?!? Anyway, getting back to the subject, the Bible teaches us exactly what we need to know as ladies. I just pulled out a few verses that are talking specifically to ladies, but there are verses upon verses that cover what we need to learn in our daily Christian life. We as ladies need to get into God's Word, asking Him to show us what we need to change in our lives as ladies. If there is something that we need to change, let's change it now, making sure that our lives line up with His Word!

Just For Fun...

Please forgive the slang in this song, but I just love to see the affect of a woman's touch! Watch how Calamity Jane (Doris Day) changes! Enjoy!

The Calling of a Woman Part 3

This God's Been Good Monday is Part 3 of "The Calling of a Woman" from Rebecca's Reflection. I hope this is an encouragement to everyone as it was to me! Be sure to check back next week for Part 4!

(As I begin to write this post, I must admit that I feel somewhat unqualified to do so. I am not yet married, therefore, I do not speak from my own personal experience. However, I can speak with conviction from the authority of the Word of God. I also feel that the content of this post is necessary to set the stage for my next one. )

The woman was created with a distinct purpose. I do not believe that her creation was an afterthought of God. He, in His sovereignty, knew that man would need a wife. The Lord made a woman perfectly equipped to be the helper of the first man. And just as He created Eve specifically for Adam, the Lord gives a man the exact woman whom He has specially prepared to be his wife today.

From the very beginning, God had a special purpose for the woman. He had an important job for her to do--a special calling for her to fulfill. As I look through the pages of the Word of God, the responsibilities and priorities of a woman are clearly given to all women who desire to be what He intended for them to be.

The Creation of the Woman

After creating Adam, the Lord saw that he needed a wife. He said, "It is not good that the man should be alone." God made Eve for the specific purpose of being Adam's wife. But this was not a purpose which was limited to Eve alone. In I Corinthians 11:8, 9, we read: "For the man is not of the woman; but the woman of the man. Neither was the man created for the woman; but the woman for the man." The creation of the woman had a specific purpose: she was created for the man.

The Job of the Woman

As was mentioned in my last post, an important responsibility of the woman is to be a help that is "suitable" to her husband. The Lord said of Adam, "I will make him an help meet for him." He then made a woman that was especially equipped to meet the needs of man. And just as Eve was a help meet for Adam, so women today are given the privilege of being a helper to their husbands.

The Role of the Woman

Regardless of the feminist mindset of most women today, God still commands that women submit to their husbands. "Wives submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the savior of the body. Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing (Ephesians 5:22-24)."

The Rewards of the Woman

If a woman is physically able to have children, she is given the wonderful privilege of being a mother when she marries. Contrary to the opinions of some, children are blessings from the Lord, and they should be received as such. They should never be viewed as burdens, hindrances or "career interruptions". The Lord says in His Word: "Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is His reward. As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth. Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them. . . (Psalm 127:3-5a)." (Why would anyone desire to limit the number of "rewards" the Lord desires to give him?)

The Ministry of the Woman

A woman's primary focus should be her home and family. Titus 2:5 admonishes the older women to teach the younger women to be "keepers at home." "Keepers at home" is actually just one Greek word which means "one who looks after domestic affairs with prudence and care." Quite frankly, I think that it is a little difficult for a woman to truly be a "keeper at home" while working a job outside the home. Proverbs 31 also makes it very clear that the woman should concentrate her attention on serving in her home.

In my next post, I will return to my original question of a woman's calling: Is a woman called to a man or to a ministry (or to another occupation)? I will do my best in explaining my position and the basis for my conviction.

Have a great Monday!

Feminine Dress Day 2...

Okay, ya'll, here is day 2!

A casual day! I love my denim skirt and flipflops!

Feminine Dress for a week...

Rebekah and I decided that today we are going to start FEMININE DRESS WEEK on our blogs! I am so excited! The Bible teaches us ladies to dress modestly (I Tim. 2:9-10). I know that in today's times everyone has their own view of modesty, but we need to get back to the Bible view of modesty. I know that some people believe that ladies should walk around in black and white and ill fitting clothes, but we should radiate godly beautiful femininity. God gave us ladies a love of beauty. (Ps. 45:13) Later on, I am going to do a study on Biblical feminine dress...what is right for a lady to where according to the Bible. But anyway, here is my feminine dress for today...check out Rebekah's blog for her pics!

I threw this skirt together late last night! It turned out cute!