This past Tuesday night at Bible Study, we looked at three lies women believe about priorities.
The lie: I don’t have time to do everything I’m supposed to do.
The truth: There is time in every day to do everything that God wants me to do.
DeMoss says (p. 120, Lies Women Believe):
Frustration is the by-product of attempting to fulfill responsibilities God does not intend for us to carry. Freedom, joy, and fruitfulness come from seeking to determine God’s priorities for each season of life, and then setting out to fulfill those priorities, in the power of His Spirit, realizing that He has provided the necessary time and ability to do everything that He has called us to do.
The lie: I can make it without consistent time in the Word and prayer.
The truth: It is impossible for me to be the woman God wants me to be apart from spending consistent time cultivating a relationship with Him in the Word and prayer.
DeMoss says (p. 124, Lies Women Believe):
The truth is, apart from “abiding in Him”–living in constant, conscious union with and dependence on Him–I cannot do anything of spiritual or eternal value. Oh, I can create a lot of activity, I can make a lot of decisions, but I will end up having nothing of real value to show for my life.
The lie: A career outside the home is more valuable and fulfilling than being a wife and mother.
The truth: In the will of God, there is no higher, holier calling than to be a wife and mother. God uniquely designed the woman to be a bearer and nurturer of life. There is no greater measure of a woman’s worth or success than the extent to which she serves as the heart of her home. God’s plan is that a woman’s primary attention and efforts should be devoted to ministering to the needs of her husband and children.
DeMoss quotes Dorothy Patterson (p. 129, Lies Women Believe):
It is true that many “perfect jobs” may come and go during the childrearing years, but only one will absolutely never come along again–the job of rearing your own children and allowing them the increasingly rare opportunity to grow up at home.
We just finished this study on Monday. The chapter on priorities was one of my favorites!
Wow! I am totally encouraged by this post. Thank you! I especially love the third one about “working outside of the home.” I have always felt that being home with the kids is the most vital/important job I will ever have the honor of doing.
I just love that quote from Dorothy Patterson!! How true we rush into (or hold onto) something because we feel like it’s a great opportunity and may not return….
yet, we know for CERTAIN that raising our kids will be a job that will NEVER be offered again! A Once in a lifetime job for THIS moment/season!
So true. so good. Thanks girl!
I hate i missed the study on this because I loved the chapter!!
ok, i don’t just like this post i LOVE it! thanks for sharing it. you spoke my heart on the matter and did it beautifully. 😉