Women of God

“When they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves, they are not wise.”- 2 Corinthians 10:12

AS it is Women’s Day, I address this to our female readers, but it applies to all: Do you ever compare yourself to others and feel like you don’t quite measure up? Maybe you feel like you’re not as smart, pretty, fun, organized or as good at raising kids or socialising as they are. The Bible opens with the story of a woman who had everything, but it still wasn’t enough. Eve was the crown of His creation. He also supplied Eve with every woman’s desires. Yet Satan lured her into desiring what she didn’t have. He convinced her that the forbidden fruit would make her God-like. It was a foolish comparison. Yet many do it all the time. “If only I were like her … if only I had a house like hers, a husband like hers, a job like hers … if only my children behaved like hers …”. If only Eve had focused on the fact that she was a child of God. Yet Satan wants people to feel inadequate, and in the case of women, the world exploits this horribly. Christian women must be strong, refute the lies and focus on God’s assurance that -   “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” - Philippians 4:13