As this past Tuesday came around I can remember one thing from it perfectly; me sitting at the computer, trying to write an essay, with a blank page in from of me. I will not be complaining of the topic of the essay I had to write, because the second essay topic was so incredible that it made up for it all! I got the privilege to write about what I wanted to be in the next ten years. Now, to some sixteen year olds this may seem like a horrific topic; what sixteen year old knows what they want to do when they grow up? It did seem like a terrible topic to write in the beginning, even though God has shown me glimpses of what I will be, I still could not write an essay of it. So as my teacher had said we could do something of this, I wrote of what kind of person I want to be. I, in my everyday life, am striving to be a woman of God. To some who have not spent time talking to me recently may be shocked by this, but for those who have had conversations with me recently should think of this as completely predictable. God is good, so why should I not want to be a Godly woman?
Wednesday night I had to work, and as my dad picked me up to take me straight to work he told me some very hard news to hear in the most bluntness of ways. "Well, I'm going on another deployment," and as my dad kept talking without a real glance in my direction I felt hard, cold disappointment. To my dad this is an answer to prayer, because there was a very good chance of him not having a job next year. He had mentioned trying to get a deployment if that was his only option, but with foolishness, I just assumed there was no chance of him actually deploying; I just got him back. So when I started crying while sitting in the car you can imagine his surprise.
Although I did not have a strong want to go to church, I did have a strong feeling inside of me to go. I followed that feeling and had the best worship experience of my life. When you feel lost, hurt, and abandoned that is just when you can give it to God without a care in the world.
Now you readers, few of you as there are get the privilege of reading my process essay of How To Become a Woman of God.
A little girl can have many dreams: she may want a pony; she may want to be a princess with a castle and to kiss a frog; but what about the dream of becoming a woman of God? It is a rare thing to hear a little girl say she wants this; it is, unfortunately, also rare to hear a young woman say that she strives to become a strong Godly woman. But luckily there are a few brave young ladies in this world that want just that. To become a strong woman of God you must grow in spiritual understanding, have a broad base of wisdom, and choose a healthy lifestyle.
First, it is imperative that a woman should grow in spiritual understanding in order to seek Godliness. The most obvious and most important way to grow in spiritual understanding is to take time out your day, each and every day, to spend with God: read his word, meditate on his word, and spend time in prayer. A common misunderstanding in our world today is the thought that in order to be a “good Christian,” or “be good enough for God,” you must read your Bible. This is not true; we as Christians, should read our Bible, not because we must, but because God, when we ask him, places a want inside of us to know His heart. Another very important thing to practice as you grow spiritually is to guard your heart. It says in Proverbs 4:23, “Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the well spring of life.” What you allow into your mind changes your heart, your heart can change your thinking, and the overall effect is a change in the direction of your life.
Next, we are commanded in Proverbs 4:7 to obtain wisdom. Throughout Proverbs, wisdom, is mentioned as more valuable than rubies, it is to be sought sacrificially, listened to, and prized. Women of God must have wisdom concerning spiritual things, such as the fruits of the spirit. A way to find wisdom is by meditating on, and memorizing scripture. When God’s word is in our hearts, we have the tools to defeat the enemy of our souls. Romans 12:2 indicates that we should be in this world, but not of it. When we walk in Godly wisdom we will not blend in with the people standing around us; as Christians we were made to stand out.
Finally, a woman must, to the best of her ability, be in a physically healthy state in order to carry out the things God has called her to do. Gluttony is a very common sin that is ignored in the church as to not offend, or hurt anyone’s feelings. But as Christ said that he did not come to bring peace in this world, why should we? We must not suburbanize Christianity to fit our lifestyles; we must change our lifestyles to fit Christianity. It says in 1 Corinthians 6:19 and 20, “Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body.”
Thus, by gaining understanding spiritually, having a broad base of knowledge, and choosing a healthy lifestyle, you are on your way to becoming a truly Godly woman. To grow spiritually you must take time out of your day to spend with the Father, and to always guard your heart, as it says is Proverbs 4:23. Throughout the book of Proverbs we are commanded to obtain wisdom, by doing this we, as Romans 12:2 indicates, will not blend in with our surroundings, but we will standout. Women who are of the Lord must be physically fit to the best of their ability; as it says in 1 Corinthians 6:20, “Therefore, honor God with your bodies,” we must take care of the blessing God has given us, which is beautiful temples for the Holy Spirit. As small girls grow into young ladies, and young ladies into woman, there must be women who have the realization of this, (Proverbs 31:30) “Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.”
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