I know I am supposed to be blogging chapter one, but - wow - the introduction was amazing, so that is as far as I have gotten! I loved being reminded of the value that Jesus places in women! It was really interesting to read about the place of women in society and have things that I have always thought put into words that really explain the position that the world gives us and the position that Jesus gives us.
Oh Lord, that "what makes me extraordinary would be a memorable, life-changing encounter with You"! That I could be a "trophy of your grace in spite of my failures". You are great, mighty, glorious, awesome! Refine me!"
Three words seemed to keep coming up in the intro - FAITH, FAITHFULNESS, LOVEIn evaluating our value and beauty the intro gives us two verses (plus tons that are associated with specific points - we could spend a whole semester just in the introduction - but we won't:>)
1 Peter 3:3-4 - Let not yours be the [merely] external adorning with [elaborate] interweaving and knotting of the hair, the wearing of jewelry, or changes of clothes; But let it be the inward adorning and beauty of the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible and unfading charm of a gentle and peaceful spirit, which [is not anxious or wrought up, but] is very precious in the sight of God.
I really want the "incorruptible and unfading charm of a gentle and peacefule spirit, not anxious.
Timothy 2:9-10 - Also [I desire] that women should adorn themselves modestly and appropriately and sensibly in seemly apparel, not with [elaborate] hair arrangement or gold or pearls or expensive clothing, But by doing good deeds (deeds in themselves good and for the good and advantage of those contacted by them), as befits women who profess reverential fear for and devotion to God.
I'll blog chapter one soon, but feel free to get started on posting that without me...
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