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WOW

It is interesting how the written word can be interpreted in many ways.  One of the dangers of writing things down for others to read is the misinterpretation factor.   I am maybe realizing how summarizing a 17 year marriage and a 3 1/2 hour phone call into a few sentences can leave much for discussion.  I tend to be a "get to the point" kind of person and I don't usually ramble on or give large explanations.  Which is another time when misunderstanding can occur.  Also, I have to say that the 2 comments I received on my last blog are right on the mark as far as I am concerned.  I have read a lot on the Biblical roles of men and women, been taught it by Godly men and even taught it to young ladies.  That is why if you understand your role as a woman, it is an awesome place to live.  There is so much freedom in living out your Biblical role.  Which is submitting - and the husbands role is to love his wife. 

I think in regards to my sister, when one is not living out the Biblical and Godly roles, much sin is allowed to reign in the marriage.  But, the exciting part, is now that she is learning that, God says that a wifes submission is what will win the man to Christ.  She is finally catching on to that and she is going to clean the house and bake for him this weekend when he comes  to visit.  But, the empowering part - which sounds like a feminist word - is really what God wants to give us.  God wants us to have HIS power.  Then, we are empowered to live above the fear and sin that has suffocated us.  That is called victory and so many women have no idea how great it is to submit to God and our husbands and have VICTORY.

So - thank you for your Biblical reminders and may we all seek God in our marriages.

You are so right

07:58 AM, Wednesday, September 20, 2006 .. Posted by Pattisea

I think sometimes we get hung up on semantics.

Empowering is a prefectly legitimate word and God does want us to have His power.

I pray your sis is able to receive an abundance from the Lord ans she learns to Know Him!

Patti