p.s.
today is International Women's Day.
bless some women in your life!
perhaps you could:
--advocate for the sexually trafficked: stopthetraffik.org
--respect female officers in your life by calling them by their rank (unless they're first-name people), not by Mrs.
--allow women to be free to operate in their gifts in the Church, rather than squeezing them all into one mold of "women's ministries," centerpiece-making, and hospitality. (that sentence is in no way meant to degrade women, or men, who are gifted in this way, it is only to say that some women are not created to do that, and thus should be free to do what it is they are created to do.)
--ask her questions and then LISTEN to whatever she says. don't cut her off and place your own opinion above hers, but give her the floor to express herself. humble yourself before her.
--acknowledge that women are one of the most oppressed people groups in the history of the world. don't make derogatory jokes about women, just as you wouldn't joke about the Jews, or Africans, or homosexuals.
--recognize them as the pinnacle of creation: the Lord started with something as simple as light, worked up to the land, then created plants, then moved onto animals, then: man...and then the grand finale, the masterpiece: woman!
(hah: this one is sort of a joke. i don't actually think that women are superior to men, as men are superior to animals)
wait:
forget International Women's Day-- make this a lifestyle.
8 comments:
well done Olivia! Although I personally have always been encouraged and uplifted, I know some of my friends haven't - and I bless you as a young 'un and my d-in-love Danielle and others who challenge me constantly to be a holy woman.....continue on, girl.
Women are awesome. I have so many incredible women in my life, I don't know where I'd be without them.
Well, I wouldn't "be" for starters...
Grace,
Aaron
Happy Woman's day!!!!
:D
kissfendi.com
You said lots in just a few words! Yes and amen to it all.
While women weep as they do now . . . I'll fight! Never has there been a day when so many millions of women are weeping.
Lord haste the day when our faith shall be sight.
Double portion on the women (and men) of this generation in combating such tremendous injustice against females (adults and children).
Fullness.
Olivia,
These words need to be published on a grander (is that a word?) scale! Well Said. Simple, humble, respectful, words of Truth.
Although you are definately your own woman, may I just say, that the family resemblance makes me smile. You are,indeed,your mother's daughter!
Be Blessed, Liv! You have certainly be a blessing to me!
Love You.
Karen
The grand finale - terrific! Well spoken words from a depth of understanding. The level of injustice against women in each culture is deplorable. The work of God as Justice on their behalf, indescribeable.
Be a holy woman of God.
You were quoted yesturday in the speak at church. He read the dungeon visual from your book. Very inspired!
Plus, your face is on the YS...did you see it?
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