The breathtaking significance of womanhood is revealed in the garden of Eden, in what appears to be the first poem in the Bible. We as women are created in the image of God, this means you possess valuable attributes which are divinely endowed. As image bearers, women possess an immortal spirit, and are gifted with qualities that are reflective of God Himself. We have the capacity to know God and to be known. This means that we demand thoughtful and special care.
What you believe about woman matters. There are many different views on women and their role in society. Atheist believe that women are simply a random collection of atoms and you can do whatever you want with her. Hindus believe that woman are a liability and their doctrine of womanhood gives men the freedom to despise them or even kill them. In Islam, women are viewed as property to be used for pleasure and exploited for procreation. In non-christian philosophies and religions of the world, women are devalued. But in striking contrast, Christianity places women in high honor. One way that God honors women is by surrounding them with protectors who are under specific commands to know, protect, and nurture and even die for them. (Due 30, Ephesians 5:25, 6:1-4) Every daughter of Zion should marvel that she is made in the image of God. There are three radical life transforming implications of this for every daughter.
First, the knowledge of your nature should cause joy and confidence to fill your soul, for you have received your dignity and value from a source far beyond your imagination and your culture. You are a completely unique creation for the glory of God. You were knit together in your mother's womb by the wisdom and knowledge of God. You lack nothing in value. Therefore, you must understand the wonder of your creation.
Second, this is one of the most important arguments for the godly government and care of your mind, body and emotions. Dear daughter of Zion, "Possess your own vessel in sanctification and honor." Preserve and keep it for the glory of God, by presenting "your body as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God." (1 Thess 4:4, 2 Tim 2:21, Rom 12:1-2)
Third, don't despise the commands for the guardianship God has placed you around. Your nature as a woman is the reason God has built around you so many protectors. Since you bear the marks and attributes of the Image of God, you have an appointment from God to live according to your design. You must play the role appointed. You are the specially designed daughter of the King of Kings!
God I ask that you remind me everyday that I am your creation and I was created for a purpose. God I am created in your image with unique attributes that suits my kind. I ask that you help me grasp these attributes and shine them to the world for your glory father. God thank you for the protection you have provided me with. I pray that I honor men as they should be. Let me never place myself above them and help me to respect them. Guide me as a woman Father to fulfill the calling you have for me. Let me honor you Jesus in word, deed, emotions and heart!
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