The Power of a Godly Woman “The Hand That Rocks The Cradle – Is The Hand That Rules The World” “As Mother’s Go, So Goes The Nation” “A Mother’s Love Will Stand The Test Of Time” “A Godly Wife Holds Her Husband’s Heart In Her Hands” “The Tongue Of A Godly Woman Is Full Of Kindness”
There have been many clichés over the years about women, motherhood and wives; none fully do justice for that of a Godly Woman… For a Godly woman is a true Princess of the King, our Lord and Saviour, that above all things, brings Honor and Glory to Him and the Father. They are a testimony of God’s compassion and tenderheartedness to this world. As they grow in His Spirit, they grow in His wisdom and embody the very likeness of Balance and Completeness in a Godly marriage. Their devotion to God first, adds richness, fullness and depth to their marriage, fulfilling a level of submission that is then reflected back through the heart of a Godly man and husband.
As a young lad, I witnessed the heart of two Godly women in my dear Grand-Mothers, both loved the Lord, both served Him first and their husband’s second – the correct formula for a lasting marriage. Both of these fine ladies were bold for the Heavenly Father and His dear Son. Both were prayer warriors, both honored God; thusly honoring and respecting their husbands privately and publically. Through the prayers and support of these women, their husbands became great Godly men in their churches and communities. Unknowingly, these women’s testimonies furthered a ministry and work for God that went on for several generations.
Ladies, pray for your men fervently and continuously, showing God your heart in loving prayer for your husband and his testimony. Build him up with your honor and respect, when offered from the heart of a Godly woman, a man will stand strong and experience God’s Grace through your loving dedication. When that husband’s heart is right with God, and walking in His will, he will reflect your ministry to him back to you and those around him 10 fold. He will make you feel like the royalty that you are as a Princess of the Lord Jesus Christ. God never intended marriage to be a 50/50 arrangement, He expects both to invest 100% of their Love and Energy to make it work, through Honoring God, our Heavenly Father first.
It’s all about perspective, when we have the priorities straight, HE blesses the pure hearts of husband and wife, enriching the marriage and life becomes more abundant – to overflowing. Foolish weak men, a culture run amuck, and fast paced lives have begun to strip away the Spiritual Intimacy in our marriages. For we as a Nation, yes, even the world at large have moved God from His rightful place in our lives. The end results in this travesty, shaky, uncommitted marriages that are unfulfilling and empty. The world is full of men that have lost their place in the world because they do not have Godly women behind them, praying them through the tests and trials. We have women that are used, abused, disrespected and depressed because we have egotistical men that have taken their eyes off of God and his purpose for their lives. These weakened ungodly men have put the balance of family life at risk through their selfish unholy desires.
It is my opinion that we are in the last days. God has given us over as a Nation, as a people, as the world, he has given us over to our own hearts desires. In turning from Him, we are only left with our own lusts of the flesh, allowing the sinful nature to which we are born, to define us as a generation.
Women of the world, turn back to God, start revival in the world – one heart at a time, and begin with revival in your heart. Pray that God will work in your husband’s life, show him the example of submission, by submitting yourself to Christ, seeking His Power, His Mercy, His Grace and His Blessing. PRAY for all that you are, that God will touch your husband, and turn his heart towards home. Change this world towards Christ, through making your life count for Him, you will touch hearts that you are not even aware are watching, God will bless that commitment and dedication. Oh how my heart aches for the days when our Churches were filled with Godly women. They were God’s blessing and silent strength behind the men that were Spiritual giants of my youth.
Dear Father, Please start a revival in the hearts of woman in our Churches, Communities, States and Nation this very day. Touch the hearts of men, to submit their selves unto their wives, even as your Son submitted Himself to You and died on the cross for the Church. Father, Please, make the men of our Churches – real men, not afraid to love their wives and protect them as a precious flower, and gift from You. In these things, I give you all the Honor, the Glory and the Praise in Jesus Name, Amen.
Proverbs 31:10-31 (New King James Version) The Virtuous Wife 10 Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies. 11 The heart of her husband safely trusts her; so he will have no lack of gain. 12 She does him good and not evil all the days of her life. 13 She seeks wool and flax, and willingly works with her hands. 14 She is like the merchant ships; she brings her food from afar. 15 She also rises while it is yet night, and provides food for her household and a portion for her maidservants. 16 She considers a field and buys it; from her profits she plants a vineyard. 17 She girds herself with strength, and strengthens her arms. 18 She perceives that her merchandise is good, and her lamp does not go out by night. 19 She stretches out her hands to the distaff, and her hand holds the spindle. 20 She extends her hand to the poor, yes; she reaches out her hands to the needy. 21 She is not afraid of snow for her household, for all her household is clothed with scarlet. 22 She makes tapestry for herself; her clothing is fine linen and purple. 23 Her husband is known in the gates, when he sits among the elders of the land. 24 She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies sashes for the merchants. 25 Strength and honor are her clothing; she shall rejoice in time to come. 26 She opens her mouth with wisdom, and on her tongue is the law of kindness. 27 She watches over the ways of her household, and does not eat the bread of idleness. 28 Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: 29 “Many daughters have done well, but you excel them all.” 30 Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, but a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised. 31 Give her of the fruit of her hands, and let her own works praise her in the gates.
Here are a few other insights to Godly Women I found, and wish to share with you. God Bless!
There have been many clichés over the years about women, motherhood and wives; none fully do justice for that of a Godly Woman… For a Godly woman is a true Princess of the King, our Lord and Saviour, that above all things, brings Honor and Glory to Him and the Father. They are a testimony of God’s compassion and tenderheartedness to this world. As they grow in His Spirit, they grow in His wisdom and embody the very likeness of Balance and Completeness in a Godly marriage. Their devotion to God first, adds richness, fullness and depth to their marriage, fulfilling a level of submission that is then reflected back through the heart of a Godly man and husband.
As a young lad, I witnessed the heart of two Godly women in my dear Grand-Mothers, both loved the Lord, both served Him first and their husband’s second – the correct formula for a lasting marriage. Both of these fine ladies were bold for the Heavenly Father and His dear Son. Both were prayer warriors, both honored God; thusly honoring and respecting their husbands privately and publically. Through the prayers and support of these women, their husbands became great Godly men in their churches and communities. Unknowingly, these women’s testimonies furthered a ministry and work for God that went on for several generations.
Ladies, pray for your men fervently and continuously, showing God your heart in loving prayer for your husband and his testimony. Build him up with your honor and respect, when offered from the heart of a Godly woman, a man will stand strong and experience God’s Grace through your loving dedication. When that husband’s heart is right with God, and walking in His will, he will reflect your ministry to him back to you and those around him 10 fold. He will make you feel like the royalty that you are as a Princess of the Lord Jesus Christ. God never intended marriage to be a 50/50 arrangement, He expects both to invest 100% of their Love and Energy to make it work, through Honoring God, our Heavenly Father first.
It’s all about perspective, when we have the priorities straight, HE blesses the pure hearts of husband and wife, enriching the marriage and life becomes more abundant – to overflowing. Foolish weak men, a culture run amuck, and fast paced lives have begun to strip away the Spiritual Intimacy in our marriages. For we as a Nation, yes, even the world at large have moved God from His rightful place in our lives. The end results in this travesty, shaky, uncommitted marriages that are unfulfilling and empty. The world is full of men that have lost their place in the world because they do not have Godly women behind them, praying them through the tests and trials. We have women that are used, abused, disrespected and depressed because we have egotistical men that have taken their eyes off of God and his purpose for their lives. These weakened ungodly men have put the balance of family life at risk through their selfish unholy desires.
It is my opinion that we are in the last days. God has given us over as a Nation, as a people, as the world, he has given us over to our own hearts desires. In turning from Him, we are only left with our own lusts of the flesh, allowing the sinful nature to which we are born, to define us as a generation.
Women of the world, turn back to God, start revival in the world – one heart at a time, and begin with revival in your heart. Pray that God will work in your husband’s life, show him the example of submission, by submitting yourself to Christ, seeking His Power, His Mercy, His Grace and His Blessing. PRAY for all that you are, that God will touch your husband, and turn his heart towards home. Change this world towards Christ, through making your life count for Him, you will touch hearts that you are not even aware are watching, God will bless that commitment and dedication. Oh how my heart aches for the days when our Churches were filled with Godly women. They were God’s blessing and silent strength behind the men that were Spiritual giants of my youth.
Dear Father, Please start a revival in the hearts of woman in our Churches, Communities, States and Nation this very day. Touch the hearts of men, to submit their selves unto their wives, even as your Son submitted Himself to You and died on the cross for the Church. Father, Please, make the men of our Churches – real men, not afraid to love their wives and protect them as a precious flower, and gift from You. In these things, I give you all the Honor, the Glory and the Praise in Jesus Name, Amen.
Proverbs 31:10-31 (New King James Version) The Virtuous Wife 10 Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies. 11 The heart of her husband safely trusts her; so he will have no lack of gain. 12 She does him good and not evil all the days of her life. 13 She seeks wool and flax, and willingly works with her hands. 14 She is like the merchant ships; she brings her food from afar. 15 She also rises while it is yet night, and provides food for her household and a portion for her maidservants. 16 She considers a field and buys it; from her profits she plants a vineyard. 17 She girds herself with strength, and strengthens her arms. 18 She perceives that her merchandise is good, and her lamp does not go out by night. 19 She stretches out her hands to the distaff, and her hand holds the spindle. 20 She extends her hand to the poor, yes; she reaches out her hands to the needy. 21 She is not afraid of snow for her household, for all her household is clothed with scarlet. 22 She makes tapestry for herself; her clothing is fine linen and purple. 23 Her husband is known in the gates, when he sits among the elders of the land. 24 She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies sashes for the merchants. 25 Strength and honor are her clothing; she shall rejoice in time to come. 26 She opens her mouth with wisdom, and on her tongue is the law of kindness. 27 She watches over the ways of her household, and does not eat the bread of idleness. 28 Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: 29 “Many daughters have done well, but you excel them all.” 30 Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, but a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised. 31 Give her of the fruit of her hands, and let her own works praise her in the gates.
Here are a few other insights to Godly Women I found, and wish to share with you. God Bless!
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Barbara Hughes: from her book "10 Disciplines of a Godly Woman:
1. Discipline of the Gospel: The Source of Godliness
2. Discipline of Submission: The Posture of Godliness
3. Discipline of Prayer: Submission’s Lifeline
4. Discipline of Worship: Submission’s Celebration
5. Discipline of Mind: Submission’s Education
6. Discipline of Contentment: Submission’s Rest
7. Discipline of Propriety: Submission’s Behavior
8. Discipline of Perseverance: Submission’s Challenge
9. Discipline of Singleness or Marriage: Submission’s Framework
10. Discipline of Good Deeds: Submission’s Industry Discipline seems like a hard word, but discipline is your lifeline, something that you learn to embrace and thank God for as you grow in him.
The apostle Paul links the idea of discipline with spiritual life: “Train yourself for godliness”—referring to a spiritual workout—for “godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come” (1 Timothy 4:7-8). A Christian woman’s life is about bringing her will and every area of her life under submission to God’s will.
1. Discipline of the Gospel: The Source of Godliness “Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures” (1 Corinthians 15:3). To be a godly woman you must know what this gospel is, believe it, and make it the center of your life. Never lose the wonder of the gospel. John 3:16 is not only a beautiful summary of what God has done, it ought to be the true center of our living—defining, motivating, and satisfying us. The gospel is a woman’s first and most important discipline, for it is the source of godliness.
2. Discipline of Submission: The Posture of Godliness It saddens me that submission has been eliminated from our cultural vocabulary. Bringing our lives into submission to God’s will in everything is the key to being a godly woman (Philippians 2:8-11). It is also the path to joy. Submission applies to every area of our lives, and we begin by restoring the gospel to its rightful place at the center of our thoughts and deeds every day. It’s an ongoing, daily choosing of God’s ways over our own ways (James 4:7-10; Hebrews 12:9). Is the will of God more important than our lives (Luke 9:24)?
3. Discipline of Prayer: Submission’s Lifeline Pray “at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication” (Ephesians 6:18). Prayer is the source of power for growth and perseverance in our spiritual lives. It bends our wills to God’s, which is what submitting our lives is all about. Prayer cannot be reduced to a few simple rules, and though we sometimes talk about meditation, confession, adoration, submission, and petition, there is no prescribed order. But continual prayer is God’s will for us… we must always be “looking up,” even when driving to work or cleaning the house.
4. Discipline of Worship: Submission’s Celebration Worship encompasses all of life: “Present your bodies as a living sacrifice; holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship” (Romans 12:1). Because Christ is the ultimate revelation of God (Colossians 1:15-20), he must be the central focus of our worship as understood through Scripture (1 Timothy 4:13). Worship —whether by oneself at home, in the workplace, classroom, or with the church gathered—is consecration. Every woman who calls herself a Christian must understand that worship is the ultimate priority of her life… every day.
5. Discipline of Mind: Submission’s Education No computer will ever be able to think God’s thoughts or know the heart of God or do his works. But it’s what the brain was created for—to have the mind of Christ. What a scandal that so many Christians don’t think Christianly! In one comprehensive sentence, Paul prescribes his personal mental program: “Whatever is true… honorable… just… pure… lovely… commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things” (Philippians 4:8). If you are filled with God’s Word, your life can then be informed and directed by God—your relationships at home, parenting, career, ethical decisions, and internal moral life.
6. Discipline of Contentment: Submission’s Rest Paul wrote from prison that he had “learned in whatever situation I am to be content” (Philippians 4:11). Fortunately for us, he said that he had “learned”... there is hope for all of us who face the monster of discontent! Applying our knowledge of God to our circumstances is the key to contentment. It will be ours when all that God is and all that he has done in Christ fills our heart. We may lack many things in this world, but as godly women we must work to develop the discipline of contentment.
7. Discipline of Propriety: Submission’s Behavior Propriety means behaving in ways appropriate for Christians—actions that don’t bring shame to the Gospel and to Christ. Propriety elevates our words, our appearance, and our attitudes. It’s a perfect word for describing what Paul means when he tells believers to act “in a manner of life…worthy of the gospel” (Philippians 1:27). Propriety means acting in a way worthy of the Gospel in dress (1 Peter 3:3-4), speech, and attitude (Colossians 3:12-14). If your behavior is worthy of the Gospel, the source of that behavior will be a heart authentically bowed in humble submission to Jesus as Lord.
8. Discipline of Perseverance: Submission’s Challenge Faith in the goodness of God in the face of extreme adversity grows out of a discipline of perseverance in the day-in, day-out grind of everyday life. “Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us” (Hebrews 12:1). We all can develop perseverance by daily submitting to God’s will and looking to Jesus in whatever irritating, insignificant duties or grand-scale tragedies we may suffer (Romans 8:18; Hebrews 12:3). It involves submitting to God in our trials while trusting him to be good, wise, merciful, just, kind, lovingly all-knowing, and all-powerful.
9. Discipline of Singleness or Marriage: Submission’s Framework Singleness is a positive assignment (1 Corinthians 7:7) to be joyously received knowing that God doesn’t plan to give anyone less than the best. If marriage is our “assignment,” then we must discipline ourselves to submit to God’s will—to live as our husbands’ helpers (Genesis 2:18), submitting to and respecting their position (Ephesians 5:22-24), and developing a gentle and quiet spirit (1 Peter 3:1). As single or married daughters of Eve—the “mother of all living” (Genesis 3:20)—we must cultivate nurturing spirits. How we care for others will be dictated by where God places us—in a home, in a hospital, in the inner city, wherever.
10. Discipline of Good Deeds: Submission’s Industry As believers we are “created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them” (Ephesians 2:10). Good deeds are the redeemed heart’s response of gratitude for the gift of God’s grace (1 Peter 2:12). We gospel women must determine to develop the discipline of good deeds: “as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone and especially to those who are of the household of faith” (Galatians 6:10). Let us fill our days with good deeds. As you cultivate the disciplines of godly womanhood, consider Paul’s words: “I worked harder than any of them, though it was not I, but the grace of God that is with me” (1 Corinthians 15:10). There is no contradiction between grace and hard work. As we attempt to do God’s will, he always gives more grace!
Barbara Hughes
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Thanks for sharing all this helpful information. I look forward to being in heaven with the Lord where I will be complete as a 'Godly Woman'...in the meantime with His grace do the best I can.
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