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Want to know a secret? You can totally be an effective female warrior for Jesus without having it all together.
You don’t need to be perfect. You don’t need to be at a certain level of growth. In fact, you can be broken, repressed, and dealing with a very messy life.
How can this be, you ask? ….
When it comes to gender inequality in the church, one of the most quoted verses is 1 Corinthians 11:3: “...the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God.”
The common interpretation is that men should lead and women should follow (which often leads to women being second-class citizens).
But guess what? That’s not what Paul meant at all! In fact, Paul was actually calling out the *inequality* between the sexes! ….
Being an empowered Christian woman requires believing in yourself. But when you’re in a toxic or abusive relationship, your self-esteem suffers.
It’s hard to feel confident when you’re made to feel incompetent - let alone see your true value and worth.
So how can you start recognizing and trusting in your abilities? It may seem impossible - but it’s not. ….
Does it feel like God isn’t answering your prayers? Are you confused as to why He hasn’t altered your circumstances - especially when you’re so desperate for change?
Waiting on God’s timeline can be difficult. Sometimes, it can even feel cruel. But the truth is, God loves you SO much that He may be using your circumstances to build you up into the strong woman you long to be.
Being an empowered Christian woman entails various things, such as understanding your true, Biblical identity and learning practical skills (like confidence building).
But self love and self care are also important. ….
Dealing with conflict is a part of life. But if your past has included abuse, manipulation, or severe types of unhealthy conflict, handling disagreements or resistance can feel scary and overwhelming.
The good news is, it doesn’t have to stay that way. ….
