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BE A WOMAN OF VIRTUE

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Sir,

Being a woman of virtue is not about a woman’s status in terms of being single, married, divorced or widowed, rather it’s about the condition or state of the heart, mind, emotions and will.

Society has made us believe that to love a man, get married or to have children is the only way a woman could really satisfy the depth of the longings of the heart. Your first priority as a woman is to diligently cultivate a living relationship with your God. He is the only one who knows the depths of your heart and what is best for you as a single, married, divorced or widowed ‘woman’? As a single woman do not just spend your time longing for a husband or the ‘chaos’ of a family; rather use your singleness wisely because you have more control of your time and choices while you are still single.


Involved


You can be involved in the work of the Lord and making society a better place on a level that a married woman may not be able to, because of the responsibilities of being a wife and a mother. Instead of being worried and stressed about another ‘dateless’ weekend, learn how to use your time profitably by being of service to others in your community. As a virtuous woman, you must be secure in who you are.


Insecurity is the anxiety we experience when we feel vulnerable, insecure and lack self-confidence. Due to the unique way God made women, they may experience insecurities if their earthly fathers did not model God’s design for love in the family.


Love


Every little girl needs a father’s pure love. This is the reason why fathers must love and cherish their daughters. As a woman, if you missed this from your earthly father, turn to your heavenly father now, He will pour His love on you, embrace you and cause you to be confident in who you are.


A virtuous woman is a woman of purity. You must refuse to base your understanding of the pleasures of sex based on what commercial adverts, magazines glamourise or television shows sensationalise. Usually that is not real. Always believe in and apply God’s prescription on sex issues.

This is for your own physical, emotional, relational and spiritual protection and health. As a virtuous woman, you must be a woman of great convictions. You must have an unshakable belief in God’s standards and principles for life. There is a price to pay however for living a principled lifestyle, many of your friends, colleagues, schoolmates will laugh at you and consider you to be unrealistic.


By God’s grace you can stand firm and unwavering as you wait for a great future to unfold before you. 
Patience is one of the qualities embraced by a virtuous woman. Worry and fear are great hindrances to waiting patiently.
As a woman you may fear that your biological clock is ticking away or you may possibly fear loneliness. Be patient as a virtuous woman, trust and wait on God; He will give you the desires of your heart.


Surrender


He makes all things beautiful in His perfect time. He will give you beauty for ashes, as you choose to surrender and cultivate a relationship with Him. Your destiny as a woman is not just accidental happenings; it is a product of wise choices. Choose now to start afresh and let your life count as a virtuous woman.

C S      

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