Much love,
Bethi
Written by Philip Hainline, Heidi Reimer, and Maria Reimer at the respective ages of 16, 19, and 17.
"A Real Woman"
A real woman . . .…is glad she’s a woman and rejoices in her femininity, expressing it through her attitude, appearance and bearing. (1 Timothy 2:9-10)
…does not compete for equality with men or chafe at God’s design for male and female, but delights in and understands the importance of her calling to complement man’s role. (1 Timothy 2:11-12, Ephesians 5:22-24)
…values the cultivation of her mind and diligently seeks after wisdom and knowledge. (Proverbs 22:17-21, 2:2-6)
…realizes her imperative need to allow the Holy Spirit to control her emotions and expressions of them. (James 1:19-20)
…does not wallow in self-pity or make a habit of voicing complaints, but radiates cheerfulness and joy. (Proverbs 15:15, Proverbs 17:22)
A real woman . . .…appreciates her father’s protection, and respects and submits to his authority. In so doing, she is preparing herself to exercise the Biblical role in her relationship with a possible future husband. (Ephesians 5:33-6:3, 1 Peter 3:1-2)
…is trustworthy and gains the respect of those around her. (Proverbs 31:11)
…restrains herself from listening to, or participating in gossip, but instead speaks with wisdom and discretion. (Proverbs 11:12-13, 22, 20:19, 3:11)
…encourages and builds up those around her instead of criticizing and tearing them down. (1 Thessalonians 5:11, Ephesians 4:29)
…does not have a nagging, contentious or manipulative manner in which she deals with others. (Judges 16:16, Proverbs 21:9, 19, 26:21)
…is not boisterous or loud in her speech or actions but is characterized by a gentle and quiet spirit. (Proverbs 9:13, 1 Peter 3:4)
A real woman . . .…portrays chastity, modesty and reverence in her manner, and wears the ornament of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is her true beauty. (1 Peter 3:3-4, Titus 2:4-5)
…is not offended by respect shown her through gentlemanly courtesies (opening doors, etc.) but cultivates the differences between the sexes that make her worthy of this deference. (1 Peter 3:7, Mark 10:6)
…seeks to make God her number one desire and the Lover of her soul, knowing that only He can fully satisfy. (Psalm 73:25, Psalm 63:1)
…uses her years of singleness to seek and serve God without distraction, and is content to leave the details of her future to Him. (Psalm 73:25, Philippians 4:11)
A real woman . . .…does not relate to members of the opposite sex in a flirtatious or forward manner, but instead saves all her passion for her future husband. (Thessalonians 4:3-8, Proverbs 6:25, 1 Corinthians 7:1)
…holds her virginity before marriage sacred and will not compromise it for anything.(1 Timothy 5:22)
So, how'd you like it. Comment and let us know! What are your thoughts?!
10 comments:
wow. that's SOO good! I'm gonna print it off and paste it on our bathroom mirror and my door! yay! (cuz my mirror is too full :P)
I think the point that said we need to appreciate when men show us courtesy is SOOOOOO important. I always thank someone when they hold open the door for me or let me go first in line or whatever. I think it's the nicest thing a man can do and for us not to show appreciation is SO selfish and mean! ok. no more ranting. tee hee
Oh yes becca, you tell 'em! ;) I think it's especially sweet when people offer part of something of their own. Like a bite of a sandwhich, or candybar, or w/e. It may seem disgusting, but it's SO thoughtful, and even if they are germ freaks, than they are making QUITE a sacrifice to put us ladies first. There really are EXTREMELY thoughtful guys out there! (yay for sir jeremy lancelot!!! :)Yes, and car doors, and building doors, and always allowing a lady to go first is so courteous and I see it quite often in a few guys I know. Like watching them grow up is awesome. One young gentlemen has really grown up over the past years and it has really been great to see him be polite to other ladies, young or old! :) It honestly makes me feel very special and carred about, it is definetly the sweetest way to show just care and serventhood (if thats a word! :) I like how it states that shes is not "offended" my chivalry shown to her. Powerful stuff! And my ALWAYS thanking men for serving us, it encourages to do so further in the future! :) I appreciate it SO much and I know it will be a MAJOR point for my future boyfriend/husband. Also, another point that the "Real Woman" vaguely touched was not being like "guys are SO weird, i just DON'T get them!" Or like "Guys are SUCH a waste of time" but excepting them for who they are an knowing that they WILL grow. I find my self SO oftening ignoring certain young men because they are just "not worth hanging out with" or w/e. Perhaps they are immature and "jerks". But still, not that i have to hang out with them. but STILL treat them with respect like i would any other guy. So, yes, there are some REALLY encouraging points in there. Keep it up ladies!
Alrighty bethy! GREAT thoughts! altho, about the food thing, it's not like i'm a germ freak er something, and i would take food that is offered if i was hungry, but drinks??? that's just gross. i don't think i'd share a guys drink unless i knew them very well...it seems to be kinda flirty too me thinks. what say ye?
anyway, i was just gonna say too, the whole "a real women is glad she is a women" is SOOOO important too! ok, i think i know what we are gonna talk about next! how 'bout we discuss WOMEN! and how they act, dress, talk, etc. sound good y'all??
all you girls out there, BE feminine, TALK feminine, ACT feminine, and you WILL be treated like the women you ARE! kk?
sheesh, MORE thoughts keep popping to my mind. hehehehe.
we can go on and on about how men aren't this or they should be more caring or more attentive, but really we have something to do with that problem. If we aren't feminine, why would men want to protect and care for us?? if we aren't thankful, why would they want to be kind and courteous? the more we act like women the more it brings out the "man" in men! yay. that's what we all want, right?? no more feminine men. ;)
hey, thats a great post!
my main problem is about number 2,
prolly because i'm the only girl w/ 4 bros! but ya, thats a really good post w/ alot of good points!
This is great, even if takes a little or a lot of work to acomplish it all.
I also need help on the 5th point
bascially point 5 is saying to not constantly be whining and comlaining...specifically "wallowing" in self pity cuz of the way you look and being discontent w/ what ou have
point 2 is just saying that we should be followers...
right?
Great post! I'm glad you grabbed that from the site! Ya, good thoughts, too everyone! I know for me it's really hard to see the potential in some guys....It's like...WILL YOU EVER GROW UP? God has really been teaching me to give them grace...they'll grow up someday. I just need to no lose hope in them. :)
Okay, back to what Becca was saying! :)Yeeh, sometimes (depending on the situation) it can be VERY flirty. which is EXTRA annoying. oh wow. *disgusting* But, other times, it's just genuinely considerate. Yeh, our culture today is SO like no girly. Like, dresses are SO uncommon, even skirts...girls have...morphed into GUYS! no, not really. :) Atleast not yet. But, it's still really weird, God created us as ladies, let's act as ladies! I think that would be an excellent topic. YUP! The more we act as young ladies, the more guys will want to act chivalrous, and gentlemanly. Who would want to take care of a woman who could "take care of herself" God created men to be the leaders, to take care of us. We have to allow that. Good thoughts becca!
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