STRENGTH & BEAUTY
Ever feel caught between God's Word and the women's movement. This Christian Women's Bible Study Course will show you that they are not as separate as you may think.
God created woman with a strength all her own. Unfortunately, most women in our society today have been so busy trying to be men, that they have totally missed out on the inherent power of being ladies.
These online women's Bible studies will be your Christian help as you search for the strength and beauty that God has hidden inside of you.
As Christian women, we can sometimes get caught up in getting things accomplished. But, I would suggest that you take your time going through each women's Bible lesson.
When you slow down, it allows God to use His Word to show you who you were really created to be. Not only as a woman, but as His woman
Proverb 31: 10-31 KJV
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.
She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.
She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.
She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar.
She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.
She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.
She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.
She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.
She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet.
She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.
Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.
Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.
She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.
She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.
Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.
Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.
Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.
Becoming a Proverb 31 Woman
Lesson 1: Clothed in Strength and Dignity
The Proverb 31 woman is sometimes misrepresented. At times, she has been described as nothing more than a glorified maid.
But that is not who God says is more valuable than precious jewels.
That is not the standard that He has given you to aspire to.
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Who Can Find a "Chayil" Woman?
The word "chayil" is what God uses to describe His idea of a real woman.
You have probably always heard it translated as the "virtuous woman."
But it means so much more.
The Amplified Bible gets a bit closer to the heart of the matter by describing her as a "capable, intelligent, and virtuous woman" (Proverb 31:10 AMP).
That sounds better, but, it is still not quite what God has in mind for the woman He has destined you to become.
The Strong’s Hebrew Dictionary explains that the term "chayil" was used to describe great forces and armies. A woman said to be "chayil" would possess a certain strength, might, and power!
If you were a man going out to fight the good fight of faith, doesn’t that sound like someone you would want fighting on your side?
The Proverb 31 Woman is no wimp. She is a woman of great strength!
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A Strong Christian Woman-
Isn't that An Oxymoron?
Living in the 21st century, we can sometimes get a skewed idea of what a strong woman is.
Is she the woman who always speaks her mind and doesn't need anyone's help?
The one who runs her household and is convinced that, if she lets her husband do it, he would just mess everything up?
Or is she the corporate tycoon who only has one child because she refuses to be distracted from her career?
Proverb 31 reveals what your Heavenly Father considers to be true strength.
As He describes this woman, He says that:
Strength and dignity are her clothing
and her position is strong and secure...
- Proverb 31:25 (AMP)
Wouldn't you love for your Heavenly Father to say that about you. That is what we all want, right?
But, we are not fighting against flesh and blood in this life. So the strength that you will need to accomplish God's will is not carnal (Ephesians 6:12).
Being able to work 60+ hours and still make time to keep the house clean and cook dinner is not where your true strength and value lies.
Jesus taught this same truth to Martha over two thousand years ago. But it is just as true today.
...a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. Her sister, Mary, sat at the Lord’s feet, listening to what he taught. But Martha was distracted by the big dinner she was preparing. She came to Jesus and said, "Lord, doesn’t it seem unfair to you that my sister just sits here while I do all the work? Tell her to come and help me."But the Lord said to her, "My dear Martha, you are worried and upset over all these details! There is only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it, and it will not be taken away from her."
- Luke 10:38-42 (NLT)
The woman God describes in Proverb 31 understands this.
She girds herself with strength [spiritual, mental, and physical fitness
for her God-given task]...
- Proverbs 31:17 (AMP)
How much time do you spend girding yourself spiritually for the daily tasks that God gives you? Time sitting at His feet, just like Mary did.
Sometimes, it's easy to be so busy running around doing things for God, that you forget all He really wants is your heart.
As I explained in our online Bible class on Living in the Spirit and experiencing constant fellowship with God, God's desire from the beginning of time has been to walk and talk with you in the cool of the day. For His presence to be your constant source of comfort and strength, and His voice your ever present counsel.
You hear many wives complain that their husbands spend so much time at work trying to provide for them, that they have little to no time to spend with the family. These wives say they would rather have time alone with the one they love, than have them constantly working - Even though they are working for them.
God feels the same way about you. He would rather have time alone with the one He loves, than all of your work - Even when the work you are doing is really for Him.
It is only in that time alone communing with you that He can give you the strength that you will need to be the woman He designed you to be.
It is in the time you spend laying at His feet in fellowship with Him that your Father can truly clothe you in strength and dignity. If you feel God calling you to a place of constant fellowship and communion with Him, I would highly recommend our online Bible Class, Living In The Spirit. It will guide you step by step into a place where you can experience more of God's presence in your daily life, and hear His voice guiding you throughout each day.
Proverb 31 Bible Study Lesson 1
Reflection Questions
1. Does understanding the true meaning of "chayil" change the way that you see God's plan for you as a woman?
2. Do you ever fall into the trap of striving for the world's idea of a Strong Woman? Why or why not? If so, how can you safeguard yourself from doing this?
3. Do you feel that the example God gives you in Proverb 31 is attainable? Why or why not?
4. What are a few ways that you personally could make more time to be like Mary and sit at Jesus' feet?
Charm and grace are deceptive,
and beauty is vain [because it is not lasting],
but a woman who reverently and worshipfully fears the Lord,
she shall be praised!
Give her of the fruit of her hands,
and let her own works praise her in the gates [of the city]!
- Proverb 31:30-31 (AMP)
We have established that the real strength of a woman does not lie in her physical accomplishments, but her spiritual ones.
The Virtuous Woman of Strength that God reveals in Proverb 31 exemplifies the importance of allowing everything that you do daily to flow out of your inner life with God. Doing everything each day as if it is unto your Lord. You will learn more about this in Lesson 2 of your Proverb 31 Woman Bible Study.
Eager waiters EACH 1 REACH 1 EAGERwaiters is ministry group crew etc we have a heart to speak and preach Christ via deferent means with our talent gift and abilities, as such, if each one can reach one, hell will make no profit anymore, this serves as a drive for us. Our heart lies on wining souls for heaven. With these, knowing the heart beat of the father. E.w strives in becoming like Jesus in all and every characteristic/ features of our life.
Monday, August 22, 2011
Monday, August 15, 2011
UNDERSTANDING THE HUMAN NATURE AND HOW TO OVERCOME IT INTRODUCTION.
UNDERSTANDING THE HUMAN NATURE AND HOW TO OVERCOME IT
INTRODUCTION.
When god crested man he gave him an estate, a glorious inheritance. Go, the creator possessor of the heavens and earth decided to make man in his own image after his own likeness, and delegated him authority to man. God was to reign in heaven while man was to reign (on his behalf) on earth (PSALM 155:16). ,He was not ruled independently . We were created to be like God, and in our days to be like Christ (ROMANS 8:28, 29), this seems to be different from what we are today compare from what God had in mind concerning our lives. WHY IS IT SO? In this study we hope to see the hindrance of our spiritual growth and walk with God. You may have prayerfully and diligently desire a victorious and vibrant life in the spirit overcoming sin, the flesh, and the devil, in every area of your life, being able to dwell in Gods ta barnacle on his holy hill. Yet for all your effort made in fervent and sincere zeal, a spiritual breakthrough in your life is perhaps still a distance dream, you may have claimed all the promises of God and yet experience a defeat in your spiritual live. We trust that in this study we will be able to discover the great hindrances in our spiritual live . . . discovering self, the hiding cause of this problem and to reveal to your spirit Gods abundant provision to your freedom
1. WHAT IS SELF? From the holy bible in, Ephesians 4:22, Colossians 3:9, Galatians 5:16, Romans 8:7. It is the act of being human… living, thinking, behaving and reacting as a normal being.
2. How did we get this nature? Job 15:14, psalms 58:3, 51:5, john 3:6, Romans 8:8, 1peter 1:18 (NIV, GNB, LB)
3. Life in the flesh: the enemy of Godliness. (Romans 8:5-8 GNB)
How does God view the activities of the flesh? ACTS 9:1, 5 Mathew 16:13-17, 21-23. Peter, a man of revelation looked no less than Satan because he was THINKING like a natural men think, not a God thinks. A man becomes an enemy of God whenever he allows his human nature to direct him.
4. The works, activities, the manifestations of the human nature.(Gal. 5:19-21, Rom. 8:7-8, Eph. 4:22-25,29,31, 5:3-6, Col. KJV,GNB,NIV). 3:5-9 whether in the church, in ministry, in leadership position, in the market, in the prayer room, or in political groups and meetings, on the pulpit, or lecture hall, in the choir as well as fellowship whatever the human nature does is clear and obvious. It can be known whenever you notice any manifestation of human nature in you, rather than explain it any away; you can correctly tell that it’s the old man, the flesh is at work.
It manifests itself in so many ways not just negative but positive ways- when you seek self-praise when you fight against being taken for granted, when the flesh in you does not want to receive any damage. Self is a diverse fellow and deceptive. When you are highly secretive, too protective of your own things, when you quarrel with somebody and you want to exonerate yourself (even if you are right) it only means Mr. Self is very much around. It manifest itself in humility (inverted pride), depression, over excitement. Self makes you ashamed when you meet your mates without being prepared. He does not want to be criticized or embarrassed or disgraced; does not want any comfort or lack, does not want mistakes not because of the fear of God, but because of himself. When you find it difficult to forgive, self will not apologize. Self always insist on his own ways and right. And the list is endless.
5. How do we experience victory in order to overcome flesh? 1. Deny yourself LK 9:23 2. Handover yourself over to the elder Deut 21:18-21. 3. Know the truth on what Christ has done for us on the cross. 2Cor 5:14-15, Gal.5:24, 2:20.
INTRODUCTION.
When god crested man he gave him an estate, a glorious inheritance. Go, the creator possessor of the heavens and earth decided to make man in his own image after his own likeness, and delegated him authority to man. God was to reign in heaven while man was to reign (on his behalf) on earth (PSALM 155:16). ,He was not ruled independently . We were created to be like God, and in our days to be like Christ (ROMANS 8:28, 29), this seems to be different from what we are today compare from what God had in mind concerning our lives. WHY IS IT SO? In this study we hope to see the hindrance of our spiritual growth and walk with God. You may have prayerfully and diligently desire a victorious and vibrant life in the spirit overcoming sin, the flesh, and the devil, in every area of your life, being able to dwell in Gods ta barnacle on his holy hill. Yet for all your effort made in fervent and sincere zeal, a spiritual breakthrough in your life is perhaps still a distance dream, you may have claimed all the promises of God and yet experience a defeat in your spiritual live. We trust that in this study we will be able to discover the great hindrances in our spiritual live . . . discovering self, the hiding cause of this problem and to reveal to your spirit Gods abundant provision to your freedom
1. WHAT IS SELF? From the holy bible in, Ephesians 4:22, Colossians 3:9, Galatians 5:16, Romans 8:7. It is the act of being human… living, thinking, behaving and reacting as a normal being.
2. How did we get this nature? Job 15:14, psalms 58:3, 51:5, john 3:6, Romans 8:8, 1peter 1:18 (NIV, GNB, LB)
3. Life in the flesh: the enemy of Godliness. (Romans 8:5-8 GNB)
How does God view the activities of the flesh? ACTS 9:1, 5 Mathew 16:13-17, 21-23. Peter, a man of revelation looked no less than Satan because he was THINKING like a natural men think, not a God thinks. A man becomes an enemy of God whenever he allows his human nature to direct him.
4. The works, activities, the manifestations of the human nature.(Gal. 5:19-21, Rom. 8:7-8, Eph. 4:22-25,29,31, 5:3-6, Col. KJV,GNB,NIV). 3:5-9 whether in the church, in ministry, in leadership position, in the market, in the prayer room, or in political groups and meetings, on the pulpit, or lecture hall, in the choir as well as fellowship whatever the human nature does is clear and obvious. It can be known whenever you notice any manifestation of human nature in you, rather than explain it any away; you can correctly tell that it’s the old man, the flesh is at work.
It manifests itself in so many ways not just negative but positive ways- when you seek self-praise when you fight against being taken for granted, when the flesh in you does not want to receive any damage. Self is a diverse fellow and deceptive. When you are highly secretive, too protective of your own things, when you quarrel with somebody and you want to exonerate yourself (even if you are right) it only means Mr. Self is very much around. It manifest itself in humility (inverted pride), depression, over excitement. Self makes you ashamed when you meet your mates without being prepared. He does not want to be criticized or embarrassed or disgraced; does not want any comfort or lack, does not want mistakes not because of the fear of God, but because of himself. When you find it difficult to forgive, self will not apologize. Self always insist on his own ways and right. And the list is endless.
5. How do we experience victory in order to overcome flesh? 1. Deny yourself LK 9:23 2. Handover yourself over to the elder Deut 21:18-21. 3. Know the truth on what Christ has done for us on the cross. 2Cor 5:14-15, Gal.5:24, 2:20.
Saturday, July 16, 2011
GONE ARE THE MANY DOUBTS AND COMPROMISES,
We can only love God with our whole heart and strength; we can follow
Jesus only with undivided dedication– Otherwise we are not following him at all.
We believe in this new birth – a life of light from God. We believe in a future of love and constructive fellowship.
We believe in the peace of God’s kingdom, and that he will come to this earth. This faith does not mean we are Imagining things only for the future – God will bring this future and give us his heart and spirit today.
GE 17:1 DE 18:13 1KI 8:61 1JOhn 4:18 JAS 1:4 PHP 3:15
EPH 4:13 2CO 13:11 LU 6:40 (MT 5:48)
Jesus only with undivided dedication– Otherwise we are not following him at all.
We believe in this new birth – a life of light from God. We believe in a future of love and constructive fellowship.
We believe in the peace of God’s kingdom, and that he will come to this earth. This faith does not mean we are Imagining things only for the future – God will bring this future and give us his heart and spirit today.
GE 17:1 DE 18:13 1KI 8:61 1JOhn 4:18 JAS 1:4 PHP 3:15
EPH 4:13 2CO 13:11 LU 6:40 (MT 5:48)
Friday, July 15, 2011
THE EAGER WAITER..
Eager waiters EACH 1 REACH 1
EAGERwaiters is ministry group crew etc we have a heart to speak and preach Christ via deferent means with our talent gift and abilities, as such, if each one can reach one, hell will make no profit anymore, this serves as a drive for us. Our heart lies on wining souls for heaven. With these, knowing the heart beat of the father. E.w strives in becoming like Jesus in all and every characteristic/ features of our life.
Jesus the very son of God, who lived the live worth emulating without compromising, set the standard for us, as such, our life rate on Christ. We are bound to wait with true eagerness and great zeal to have a foretaste of eternal glory and waiting for the blessed assurance.
Waiting will only crave bitter thought. But our comfort still stands and it’s this; nothing we suffer here on earth can be compared with glory which will be reveal to us in the latter days to come… waiting, trusting and hoping in God is our only option.
Hoping to wait and only trust in God at the very peak of his utterance, craving a longing for him and his word that are perfect in actions
Our hope is this: that EW become distinct men with strong craving to know God to the very pinnacle, men who will be ready to say yes for the gospel… that the soul of men be saved “it pays to serve Jesus” and we pray to wait and tarry at our post, looking forward to that which lies ahead for us, a glorious freedom from death and decay, though it counts, no groaning, for nothing can compare the assurance given to us by the father, our hope is certain lest men can easily move our faith. God cares and everyone must believe this.
With all this and many more comforting words of truth from the father, we give up everything, we no long have a personal decision, for only Christ rules over us… only the life that pleases God; it is no life at all.
Our prayer is that God will help use the grace we have for the glory of his name. His divine power has given us everything for life and Godliness. We will wait; come what may, its late decision for us to think of giving up now our minds are made up. His love has captured my heart and it stands ‘father thank you for your availability’ I meet and talk with you without any formal appointment, who cares! Love does it all…
EAGERwaiters is ministry group crew etc we have a heart to speak and preach Christ via deferent means with our talent gift and abilities, as such, if each one can reach one, hell will make no profit anymore, this serves as a drive for us. Our heart lies on wining souls for heaven. With these, knowing the heart beat of the father. E.w strives in becoming like Jesus in all and every characteristic/ features of our life.
Jesus the very son of God, who lived the live worth emulating without compromising, set the standard for us, as such, our life rate on Christ. We are bound to wait with true eagerness and great zeal to have a foretaste of eternal glory and waiting for the blessed assurance.
Waiting will only crave bitter thought. But our comfort still stands and it’s this; nothing we suffer here on earth can be compared with glory which will be reveal to us in the latter days to come… waiting, trusting and hoping in God is our only option.
Hoping to wait and only trust in God at the very peak of his utterance, craving a longing for him and his word that are perfect in actions
Our hope is this: that EW become distinct men with strong craving to know God to the very pinnacle, men who will be ready to say yes for the gospel… that the soul of men be saved “it pays to serve Jesus” and we pray to wait and tarry at our post, looking forward to that which lies ahead for us, a glorious freedom from death and decay, though it counts, no groaning, for nothing can compare the assurance given to us by the father, our hope is certain lest men can easily move our faith. God cares and everyone must believe this.
With all this and many more comforting words of truth from the father, we give up everything, we no long have a personal decision, for only Christ rules over us… only the life that pleases God; it is no life at all.
Our prayer is that God will help use the grace we have for the glory of his name. His divine power has given us everything for life and Godliness. We will wait; come what may, its late decision for us to think of giving up now our minds are made up. His love has captured my heart and it stands ‘father thank you for your availability’ I meet and talk with you without any formal appointment, who cares! Love does it all…
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
HEBREWS 10'
Gods will is for US to be Made Whole and Holy by the sacrisfice made by his son Jesus christ, once and for all.
This sacrifice will be rendered useless when WE take sin back in with a delibrate heart. There is a need for US to wake up and start up OUR first Love, desire and Longing for God, which made US let go many things for these very Reason.
{For it is a terrible thing to fall in the hands God}
purify my Heart, let me be clean from within. Holy and set apart for you my Master, ready to do your will. Amen
This sacrifice will be rendered useless when WE take sin back in with a delibrate heart. There is a need for US to wake up and start up OUR first Love, desire and Longing for God, which made US let go many things for these very Reason.
{For it is a terrible thing to fall in the hands God}
purify my Heart, let me be clean from within. Holy and set apart for you my Master, ready to do your will. Amen
Monday, June 27, 2011
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Are you on the LORDs side.
i belong to the might GOD and his side will i stand till i rest in peace with him... what can then seperate us from the love of the father. .when all is gone i'll still stand with you lord..Amen
Sunday, March 6, 2011
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