Thursday Writing...11/1/18..."LADIES REJOICE"

Good morning.

Today's writing is shared by Cathy Friberg who writes at the beginning of every month. The writing  is called, "LADIES REJOICE"  which discusses the idea that all are equal in the membership of God's people, and women are a viable part of this unity. Cathy wrote, "My prayer is that we, as women, will go forth in true love and power, having the mind of Christ. May we bring honor and glory to Him who bears our burdens, lifts our heads, and grants us the desires of our hearts."

Scripture records the equality of women centuries before it became a movement in modern time. This is another example of the veracity of the Holy Bible

Blessings from

Cathy

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Writing of the Month

"LADIES REJOICE" 

Written By 

Cathy Friberg

There is a lot of talk today about women. Many People view women as victims in our society. However, hostility, hatred, and retaliation are never effective responses or resolutions to these problems. 

Let's explore what Jesus has to say about women. As women in Christ, we are loved, cherished, protected, provided for, blessed, healed, and delivered. Only when we come to the realization of who we are and "whose we are," can we fully embrace, rejoice, and delight in our womanhood. Only then can we fulfill the design of our femininity. 

Perhaps we were raised with less than Godly female role models. Perhaps we were shamed or abused as a result of our feminine gender. The good and glorious news is that we can heal the wounds of our past as we cling to the one who sacrificed His very life for us. 

"So if the Son sets you free, 

you will be free indeed." 

(John 8:36) 

The Bible reveals our benefits and status as daughters of the Most high God. We are new creatures in Christ Jesus. God continues the work He started in us. 

"We can forget those things that lie behind 

and press forward to our calling." 

(Philippians 3:13) 

Our souls are washed and cleansed by the power of Christ's blood. Our minds are renewed by the Word. We have a future and a hope. We are members of the Bride of Christ. When we abide in the Vine, we are mentally and emotionally secure. Our circumstances may be shaken, but our souls have an immovable anchor. Every promise in the Bible is for every person, regardless of gender. 

In fact  the Word declares that 

"...all believers, 

both male and female are equal. 

We are all part 

of Christ's family and heirs 

to the Covenant inheritance." 

(Galatians 3:28-29)

Let us challenge ourselves to be the women that the Lord inspires us to be. The scriptures encourage us to maintain a quiet and gentle spirit and to dress modestly and appropriately. The Word directs us to cast out fear, to trust in God, and to be temperate in all things. As we seek the Lord, read His Word and sing His praises, we will be empowered by the Holy Spirit to walk in holiness and dignity. 

Most importantly, let us never forget that we are princesses. Our Beloved is the everlasting Prince of Peace, Yeshua Hamashiach. My prayer is that we, as women, will go forth in true love and power, having the mind of Christ. May we bring honor and glory to Him who bears our burdens, lifts our heads, and grants us the desires of our hearts.

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"Here I Am Lord"

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In the kingdom of God

All are equal...

ONE

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