August 19, 2008
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Titus 2 Tuesday
Our visiting pastor on Sunday made a statement that resonated blissfully within my soul. He said, “the highest honor we can receive on this earth is to do what God has called us to do”.
I’ve been thinking a lot about what he said. You know.. it’s so very true. What greater honor is there on this earth than to obey God’s Word and thereby bring Him glory by living it out in our lives. Titus 2 instructs the older women to teach the younger women what will bring glory to God so that they will not blaspheme the Word of God.
So, my heart is again brought back to His Word.. searching His truths to remind myself how I can bring Him glory. You would think that after all these years of studying what God commands for a godly woman that I would have it cemented into my thought life. Much of it is.. but I find that the agenda of this present world is continually and subtly chipping away at it. It does my soul good to remind myself of these truths on a continual basis.
God’s Word says I am to:
… love my husband (Titus 2:4)
… love my children (Titus 2:4)
.. be a keeper (guard) at home (Titus 2:5)
… be subject to my husband (Titus 2:5)
… be hospitable (1 Timothy 5:10)
… be known for good deeds (1 Timothy 5:10)
… teach the younger women the list of things taught in Titus 2
… help widows in my family (1 Tim. 5:16)
… help those in trouble (1 Tim. 5:10)
… use my gifts in the local church (Eph. 4:11-14)
The list seems inexhaustible!!!
I was reminded the other day about a bible study for women I went to over 10 years ago. The pastors wife encouraged us to keep a notebook and in that notebook she taught us how to write our ‘mission statement’ as Christian women. It was to be solely written from scripture and was to become our ‘marching orders from the Lord’ for the coming year. We took specific commands from God’s Word (like the ones above) and then wrote them into our own personal goals for the coming year. It was quite powerful!
’Mission statements’ are quite common in large corporations to help them stay on track. I think it’s a very helpful tool to help a godly woman keep focused on God’s calling for her life.
Comments (5)
…”searching His truths to remind myself how I can bring Him glory.”
Outstanding. I’m encouraged, driven, & blessed by your post, Georgene~
What a blessing your post was to read…thank you! It’s a joy to be be encouraged by God’s word.
Wonderful reminder. I like the notebook or journal idea. I might have to implement that for myself. I think we all need reminders as we get busy in just living life.
Blessings
Melody L
If we can just keep our focus!
I know it’s something I struggle with daily to keep focused on what I’m supposed to do. I am very thankful that the Lord uses different ways of reminding me when I do get off track. Thanks for the post!