Ashley

Have you ever compared yourself to any of the women in the Bible?  Did you know 93 women were recorded for their spoken words and 49 of those women were named.  So, if we finger through the Bible those numbers do not seem like that many compared to what we see women doing in today’s world.  Keep in mind the majority of the women that were named were the women who showed some type of prominence and often stepped out of the ordinary according to Hebrew times.

Thanking the women who played a role in your life

May 12^th is Mother’s Day and this day tends to draw me out of the ordinary circle of just celebrating only birth mothers.  I find myself thinking of all the women who have played a role in my life and who have been a huge part in shaping me into the woman I am today. “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6  

Proverbs 31:28-29 says “Her children arise and call her blessed, her husband also, and he praises her.  Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.”  What noble things have the women in your life done for you, or what noble things have you done for others?  I think we, as women, get so caught up in our “checklists” that we lose track of time and miss out on opportunities to bless others.  Or perhaps you tend to get wrapped up in the fact you do not get the praise you deserve, but let’s not let that interrupt your praise for others. 

Women need to be encouraged and reminded of how wonderful they are.  Do me a favor, remind one woman in your life today how wonderful she is.

The women we need in our corner

How about the Mary Magdalene’s of our lives?  The women that often do not get the recognition they deserve because they are just always there.  Those are the women that have been through the good, bad, and ugly with you.  The women that have stuck by your side perhaps during their own conflictions, but never muttered a word.  Those are the women we need in our corner!

Have you found yourself in a sticky situation or maybe just on the verge of making a bad decision?  Did you have a Miriam who saved you from the consequences?  Remember Miriam was Moses’ older sister who helped save him after being left in a basket by his mother to protect him from being killed.  Did you tell your Miriam how thankful you were that she took the time to save you from the “what if”?

“She is clothed in strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future.  When she speaks, her words are wise, and she gives instructions with kindness.” Proverbs 31:25-26 

Surround yourself with the Hannah’s who remain faithful and believe in YOU.  Women need to be believed in, told they are brave, smart, and capable of accomplishing any dream that they have.

Celebrate all of the women who got your back

This Mother’s Day, I encourage you to celebrate ALL women who have birthed you, inspired you, loved you, supported you, encouraged you, believed in you, protected you, was patient with you, prayed for you, and last but not least always there for you. Behind every successful woman is a tribe of other successful women, who have her back.” 

To the women reading this, “Uncover your dreams and your passions, and share them with the world; your ideas, your voice, but most importantly your presence, because you are a gift to the world.”

Andrea Pennington

“Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.  I thank my God every time I remember you.” Philippians 1:2-3

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