I'm currently reading Lies Women Believe and the Truth That Sets Them Free by Nancy Leigh DeMoss. I came across a passage today that I wish I could share with each of my sisters!
"'Do you know who you are? God made you a woman. Accept His gift. Don't be afraid to be feminine and to add physical and spiritual loveliness to the setting where He has placed you. You are a child of God. You are a part of the bride of Christ. You belong to the King--you are royalty. Dress and conduct yourself in a way that reflects your high and holy calling. God has called you out of this world's system--don't let the world press you into its mold. Don't think, dress, or act like the world; inwardly and outwardly, let others see the difference He makes in your life.'
We as Christian women should seek to reflect the beauty, order, excellence, and grace of God through both our outward and inner person."
This is such a challenging reminder that I was made in the image of Christ. My life is to point to Him in everything I do; not to be a mirror reflecting culture back to culture (Mark Driscoll). It's also so uplifting to remember who I am. No one can ever take from me that I am God's loved and cherished daughter. With great privilege comes great responsibility. I wouldn't trade my inheritance for the world, though. Being counted in His family is the ultimate undeserved gift. Nothing else comes close to being worth it.
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