Most women do not realize how much power we have. One of the hardest lessons most of us have learned is the art of receiving. I can only speak for myself. It is difficult for me to embrace the full concept of being on the receiving end of anything; other than something bad. As a child, I had so many experiences that left me wondering if I was even worthy to be the recipient of anything positive.
For me, not being able to embrace this truth has caused me to sabotage some very good relationships. Although at this stage in my life, I am honestly glad they didn't go any further than they did; but I can't help but wonder if my lack of understanding caused me to lose. Either way, it was a great lesson and I give God the glory.
Let me help you understand exactly what I mean when I speak about the "Art of Receiving". In relationships, it is our job as women to be open to receive love, help, encouragement, pleasure, kind words and compliments, support, gifts, affection, attention, adoration, even miracles. All of this is a natural feminine quality. Unfortunately, many of us still don't know how to be successful at it.
It is evident that something has gone wrong over time. You see, by God's design it is the responsibility of a man to be the head of his household; and household is far more than the physical dwelling. 1 Corinthians 11:3 tells us, "But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God." In other words, one of the most important roles of a husband is to lead; and leadership is simply influence. If I may, I would like to add this comment at no cost: most women want to be led, and have no problem being led when they know the man is in right relationship with God; and that he is getting his directions straight from heaven.
As women, it is important to learn how to master the "Art of Receiving". When we do, we allow ourselves to be the feminine supportive help mates God created us to be. Not just that, we allow the men in our lives to be the masculine empowered men God created them to be.
Please don't misunderstand ladies. We have all been taught, including me that women are supposed to give. Give of themselves, without complaint. Unfortunately, our giving has led us to becoming resentful of the people whom we have given so much to only for us to return broke and broken.
Get this ladies, men really do want to give and take care of us. They want to feel needed and when we get in their way, we interrupt their masculinity. One of the greatest needs of a man is to love, care for, protect, and provide for his woman; and contrary to what society has taught us this has nothing to do with material things. It does not make him controlling in any way.
I am so desperate for women to understand this. Why?Because I believe we have used up enough time in relationships trying to lead when the reality is God created us to be led. The "man" in our gender does not give us the right to monopolize the relationship. Instead, it frees us of the stress of trying to carry a load we were not designed to carry. As women, we should invest our time in praying for, loving, supporting and taking care of those things that God has put our hands to. Not just our husbands but our children as well.
I want to encourage you to use your power wisely. Let the man wear the pants and you continue to pray him through. The Bible tells us in Proverbs 12:4, "A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones."
For me, not being able to embrace this truth has caused me to sabotage some very good relationships. Although at this stage in my life, I am honestly glad they didn't go any further than they did; but I can't help but wonder if my lack of understanding caused me to lose. Either way, it was a great lesson and I give God the glory.
Let me help you understand exactly what I mean when I speak about the "Art of Receiving". In relationships, it is our job as women to be open to receive love, help, encouragement, pleasure, kind words and compliments, support, gifts, affection, attention, adoration, even miracles. All of this is a natural feminine quality. Unfortunately, many of us still don't know how to be successful at it.
It is evident that something has gone wrong over time. You see, by God's design it is the responsibility of a man to be the head of his household; and household is far more than the physical dwelling. 1 Corinthians 11:3 tells us, "But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God." In other words, one of the most important roles of a husband is to lead; and leadership is simply influence. If I may, I would like to add this comment at no cost: most women want to be led, and have no problem being led when they know the man is in right relationship with God; and that he is getting his directions straight from heaven.
As women, it is important to learn how to master the "Art of Receiving". When we do, we allow ourselves to be the feminine supportive help mates God created us to be. Not just that, we allow the men in our lives to be the masculine empowered men God created them to be.
Please don't misunderstand ladies. We have all been taught, including me that women are supposed to give. Give of themselves, without complaint. Unfortunately, our giving has led us to becoming resentful of the people whom we have given so much to only for us to return broke and broken.
Get this ladies, men really do want to give and take care of us. They want to feel needed and when we get in their way, we interrupt their masculinity. One of the greatest needs of a man is to love, care for, protect, and provide for his woman; and contrary to what society has taught us this has nothing to do with material things. It does not make him controlling in any way.
I am so desperate for women to understand this. Why?Because I believe we have used up enough time in relationships trying to lead when the reality is God created us to be led. The "man" in our gender does not give us the right to monopolize the relationship. Instead, it frees us of the stress of trying to carry a load we were not designed to carry. As women, we should invest our time in praying for, loving, supporting and taking care of those things that God has put our hands to. Not just our husbands but our children as well.
I want to encourage you to use your power wisely. Let the man wear the pants and you continue to pray him through. The Bible tells us in Proverbs 12:4, "A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones."
Take your rightful place;
and proudly wear your crown!
and proudly wear your crown!