If you are visiting...be warned I am in the most politically incorrect belief system there is to be in right now. I'm a Christian, and my views will always be based on that foundation.
What's been on my mind here of late is what I've titled "The Battle for The Hearts of Women". It is a battle that has been fought since almost the beginning and will continue till we finish our time here on earth.
When talking with women today, specifically the “un-churched”, I have found that many have a disdain for the God of the Bible. They feel He is vindictive, harsh, and the most damning for them, “Patriarchal”. It has become my passion to understand why this view has come about, and to discover what the truth is. What does the God of the Bible feel towards women, specifically women in positions of authority?
On the outset, I will have to say this: Do I personally believe that women should be subservient to men so as to be seen and not heard, and not involved in leadership? Absolutely not, in fact just the opposite. But to get us to be able to handle that responsibility with the kind of care God deserves us to show as representatives of Him, we most work through divided heart issues.
Within the Soul of every woman there beats two hearts. There is one who longs to be in harmony with her Creator through obedience and one who wants to forge her own path. We are born with both hearts, but until we came to know Christ and his transforming power we will always follow the one who believes she knows best. One is a heart of love, the other, rebellion.
There are many forces at work to direct which heart will ultimately gain control. Especially strong, is the force that would most want the rebellious heart to be in control. We can see that even when the heart of rebellion is defeated and the obedient one is finally beating stronger, the unruly heart is still struggling to gain admittance. It is the struggle of the ages. Never the less, it is possible to have a life with the obedient heart at the helm.
More to come...
3 comments:
Very insightful. I am a Christian woman too and you definitely explained this struggle very well. People think that when you become a Christian you cease to think, dream, or be the person that you were before. No, you are actually far more close to the person you were meant to be. Bravo!
Good one Zeekie. Very good.
Thanks Danielle and Brianna...Welcome to my world!
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