Role Call 08/19/2009
The first time I watched that video, I wanted to cry. Our nation is being attacked, but this terrorist has been around since the fall of man. That voice that whispered lies into the ears of Eve whispers lies into the ears of women today. The lies that cause girls to dress immodestly, the lies that cause women to pursue careers, and the lies that mothers believe when they kill their own children, through abortion. All root from the same sin of rebellion: rebellion against God’s original role for women. Genesis 2:18 “And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him.” Ladies, we were created to serve. As daughters we serve our fathers. As wives we serve our husbands. Our mission is submission. We don’t need to “prove ourselves.” In God’s eyes we have equal VALUE with man, but we do not have equal roles. We were created the weaker vessel. Instead of trying to fight against that and trying to become more “manly”, we should work on developing our roles and skills to help complete the men in our lives. The “independence” for women has been the greatest oppressor of women. Enslaving girls at a young age to the lie that they must fight and compete to be better than boys…"Girls rule, boys drool!” In return, men then view women as an equal competitor and they are treated as such, forfeiting the need of protection and courtesy men offer to ladies. Yes, of course we are strong enough to open our own doors, but that proves nothing. Encouraging men to act like gentlemen, by acting feminine, creates structure and order. Men were created to be the head. When we allow them their role as leader, protector, and provider, in return we have purpose, protection, and provision. Sadly, however, the root of rebellion is very strong. Check out this twitter bio of some woman: “It is now time for me to focus on building a future for myself, financial independence. To develop my identity rather than just being some one's Mum.” The sin of self is hard to fight. Self promotion has become more important than serving others and making a name for ourselves has selfishly aborted and prevented millions of others from even having a name. Under the banner of “rights” and “choice” we have brought our culture to the edge of extinction. Americans seem to like protecting endangered species;…ironic Americans are now on that list. (Oh, but we have plenty of trees.) The next generations will become fewer and fewer, because the all important title of Mommy is being replaced with a suffix and degree. When people ask me what I am doing for college and I tell them I am taking classes online, to get my teaching degree, with out fail they reply something like, “Oh, wonderful, we need more good teachers!” To which I always explain that my teaching degree will be for homeschooling my kids and not because I need a degree to know how to teach, but so people cannot tell me I don’t have the right to teach my own children. (This is normally followed by an awkward silence or a change of subject.) The truth is we do not need more “good teachers”….not female ones anyway. The same goes for lawyers, doctors, judges, presidents, etc. A qualified man can fill all those positions, but man can never fill the job of motherhood. So you win a court case, pass a few bills, create a new law, get a promotion, whatever gratification you seek from a career, what does it compare to the miracle of new life? How does it measure up to the eternal picture? Only souls are eternal and children are the heritage of the Lord. Girls are using their natural mothering instincts for the benefit of others and themselves, and meanwhile we have a femininity famine. Our nation is mother deficient. The devil knows how to whisper lies of independence, just ask Eve. Our role as helpmeet and our call to motherhood is not oppression, it is a divine calling appointed by God. We need to be the “role”models to our generation. Will you answer the Role Call? When I Grow Up 12/12/2008
 Remember that question people would ask you when you were young? "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Kids reply with something like doctor or a mermaid. Little did I know that question was prepping me for a bigger question, "What are your plans after college?" This seemingly innocent question is a loaded explosive to a Next Generation Daughter. First, it assumes you are going to college, and second it assumes a career will be the answer. College questions and future questions seem like harmless small talk to the questioner, but to whom the question is directed, it's a constant battle of fighting worldly beliefs. As gears grind to try and explain a spiritual conviction, girls become frustrated and worn down from guilt attacks and constant pressure. I have talked with many of you, so I know I am not the only one who struggles with this. |  Get email updates for new blog posts. :)
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