“Lord instructs me as
I put my life in right order”. These are very strong words and so is the
chapter. When reading the chapter so many taught run through my head and in one
part of the chapter I taught she was talking about me. There are so many points
about this chapter that I want to touch on but am going to start off by talking
about being female disciples of God.
The story of Tabitha is a clear example as why we should
dedicate ourselves into being disciples of the most high. Tabitha was a firm
believer who followed the teachings of Jesus, did so many charitable deeds and
served God with all her heart. Due to all the hard work and dedication she did
for God, even on her death bed, God came to her rescue and raised her from the
dead. This is a great manifestation not only on how wonderful God is but also
how he is loyal to his people that serve him dearly. Just like Stormie said it
is essential for us to do all we can serve God
because he wants to give us second chances just like he did for
Tabitha
and that’s he wants to do for us if we will put him first.
How do we put God first? We can do this by setting priorities , not just any priorities
but correct priorities and like the book said we are not able to figure out what correct priorities are
but with the holy Ghost and clear
Knowledge of God we can figure it out and set top and correct priorities. Also
we have to be submitting to God and that should be our first priority .To do
this we must be humble like Tabitha and Jesus himself. The bible said he was humble
himself and became obedient to the point of his death even the death on the
cross ‘(Philippians 2:5-8). Last but not the least we need to learn how to
trust. This is the part of the chapter which got me. Anyone that know my story
know I have been lied to, violated and it is so hard for me to just open up or
be close to anyone. Stormie said many women have a problem with submission
because their trust had been violated or there were hurt in the past when they
submitted to someone. I am not proud but I will admit to be one of those women.
There are nights I cried to sleep or woke in the morning with tears just
because of my trust issues. Until I decided to open up to Vanessa who has been
with me through the whole process or getting my trust issues fixed. One thing I
learn from this chapter is that God is not asking me to be stupid and sacrifice
my sanity for a principle of suffering at the hand of people who have hurt me
in the past or keep hurting me now rather I should let go and believe In him
and make wise decisions and yes ladies experience is nothing but the best
teacher.
I will like to conclude just like the chapter concluded by
saying that ask God to show you the clearly what your priorities should be and
he will. God is great ladies serve him with your entire hearth and be female disciples
of him.
Love you all and a prosperous and blessed NEW YEAR ahead
This book really teaches how to become powerful praying women, always giving me different subjects for my prayers that I probably would have never thought of including. Indeed Nana, correct priorities are led by the Holy Spirit, that explains sooo much in my life: I'm ALWAYS changing my weekly schedule (praying, studying, cooking, gym, etc ...) because my priorities are not spiritually led!!
ReplyDeleteYes God is awesome and worthy of us becoming his disciples; it may not be easy at all times, and that's why we have each other to fall back on :)
I think we are reading this chapter at the perfect time; let's pray to leave our messy "priorities" in 2012 and start 2013 with our newly spiritually led correct priorities :-)
Love you all & Happy New Year !