Nevermore than today, am I sure that God considers the needs of a woman and mother. He has formed us from the side of our husband to be the perfect helpmate, the tender partner, the one who adds emotional balance to the equation. We lovingly give children instruction and guidance and as they grow their own ideas take the stage. It is our job as the woman in their lives to explain to them and also show them that they cannot make decisions based on their feelings, but on the Word of God.
I have erred in this area for many years, standing on the falsehood that “God gave me these feelings and I’m gonna let them all hang out!” How immature of me, I know. But I wonder how many women justify their tongue and reaction based on their feelings of rejection, depression, anger, hurt and disappointment.
The truth is . . . as Paul shares, “And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness” (2 Corinthians 12:9). His power and my weakness lead me to search through the verses in the book of Proverbs on wisdom, self-control, the tongue and pride. God is so good that He anointed these men with the words that would convict millions of people of their sin in a timeless fashion. The awe that this brings me leaves me astounded as to the power of the Holy Spirit, the One who convicts, instructs, reminds, brings unity, and comforts.
I understand the desperate nature of David’s prayer when he pleads, “Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me” (Psalms 51:11). And now my prayer is for forgiveness and “that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to [me] the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, (Ephesians 1:17).
I am not wise; no human being is wise on her own. We may want to believe we are, especially if we have been gaining accolades outside of our home. But if inside the walls and in the presence of those we have entrusted to care and bestow grace upon we are falling to the temptation of our raw emotions, we have proof that we are not wise.
Seeking to know wisdom and actually follow her after God grants me the moment of clarity and understanding is a huge goal of mine. I praise God for sharing His thoughts with mankind, including me. I pray that I would “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the LORD and depart from evil” (Proverbs 3:5-7).
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