I love history. I love to know how things were in time past, and how those things affected present times. I think that knowing about history is vital to understanding the world today; I feel that the same applies for us as people. Our history explains so much of our present. It answers a good deal of the “why” questions, as individuals and as women as a whole. Our history may be different depending on the generation we were born in, the country we call home and even our family dynamics, but there is one common factor: women have not always been the most liked or respected of God’s creations. Stasi and John go as far as to use words such as “special hatred” and “diabolical” when referring to society’s general opinion of women.
No, the thought of our history does not bring on a warm fuzzy feeling, and it leaves me scratching my head in wonder of how thoughts and opinions could come to pass in the first place. But, like so many other things in life, I don’t have the answers and there is only one thing I am left to do. Turn to God.
There are three things that I can rely on when it comes to explanations I wish I had, but don’t.
1. God allowed this history to be what it is for a reason.
2. God knows what He’s doing.
3. He’s doing it for a reason.
Romans 8:28
And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.
Despite what our history was…or how it leads those around us and in society to see/feel about women…please rest and be assured that God’s plan is playing out. His will is being done and we are living according to His purpose. Don’t look past the history, don’t look past the influence it has on our world today, and don’t overlook God’s hand in that history.
With love,
Tonya
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Let’s Pray:
Dear Lord, we don’t know why things happen in this life. We don’t understand why people think the way they do, or have the opinions about women that they have. What we do know is that Your will is being done. “All things work together for good to those who love God.” Thank You for this promise. Thank You for Your love. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.
Your Assignment:
Our history has been a troubled place. How has the past of women shaped your way of thinking, if at all?
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I honestly have never been a “history buff”, it was never something that interested me. But to read your post, I have to admit, I think I am missing out. Definitely gave me food for thought. Thanks!
I’m with you Michelle! I used to love History when I was in school, but fell away from it as I got older. This encourages me, as well!
How is it Gods will for women to suffer like this does He take pleasure
I’m not seeing that in Tonya’s message today, Brooke. I don’t believe for one minute that God takes pleasure in our suffering. Satan does. But God does not.
I tend to feel afraid when I think of what other women have gone through. I know that is not from God, but it does shake me. Reading this wonderful blog has given me the desire to read this wonderful book I bought about women in the Congo.
Thanks for the blog today, Tonya! I do believe that He works all things for his good. I think the past of women I know makes me want to take action, to help those who need it, and to show them God’s love because I’m sure many have unhealed scars from the past or believe that God is malicious and caused their troubles.