I love history. \u00a0I 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.\u00a0 It answers a good deal of the \u201cwhy\u201d 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\u2019s creations. Stasi and John go as far as to use words such as \u201cspecial hatred\u201d and \u201cdiabolical\u201d when referring to society\u2019s general opinion of women.<\/p>\n
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\u2019t have the answers and there is only one thing I am left to do. Turn to God<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n There are three things that I can rely on when it comes to explanations I wish I had, but don’t.<\/p>\n 1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 God allowed this history to be what it is for a reason.<\/p>\n 2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 God knows what He\u2019s doing.<\/p>\n 3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 He\u2019s doing it for a reason.<\/p>\n Romans 8:28<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose<\/i><\/b>.<\/p>\n Despite what our history was…or how it leads those around us\u00a0and in society to see\/feel about women…please rest and be assured that God\u2019s plan is playing out.\u00a0 His will is being done and we are living according to His purpose. \u00a0Don\u2019t look past the history, don\u2019t look past the influence it has on our world today, and don\u2019t overlook God\u2019s hand in that history.<\/p>\n With love,<\/strong><\/p>\n Tonya<\/p>\n _____________________________________<\/p>\n Let\u2019s Pray:<\/strong><\/p>\n Dear Lord, we don\u2019t know why things happen in this life. We don\u2019t understand why people think the way\u00a0they do, or have the opinions about women that they have. What we do know is that Your will is being done. “All things <\/i><\/b>work together for good to those who love God.” Thank You for this promise. \u00a0Thank You for Your love. \u00a0In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.<\/p>\n Your Assignment:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Our history has been a troubled place. How has the past of women shaped your way of thinking, if at all?<\/p>\n _____________________________________<\/p>\n If you are interested in joining this online Bible study, please click HERE. \u00a0Once we receive your registration, we will email you further details.<\/p>\n If you are interested in sending a private message to Tonya in regards to this blog, please email her at: \u00a0TonyaEllison@girlfriendscoffeehour.com<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" I love history. \u00a0I 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. 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