It should come as no huge surprise that the secular world is confused and off-base about the identity and calling of women. But what I find distressing is the extent to which (this) has taken hold even within the evangelical world. We see the fruit of that revolution as prominent Christian speakers, authors, and leaders promote an agenda, whether subtly or overtly, that encourages women to define and discover their worth in the workplace, in society, or at church, while minimizing (or even at the expense of) their distinctive roles in the home as daughters, sisters, wives, and mothers – as bearers and nurturers of life, caregivers, as those privileged and responsible to shape the heart and character of the next generation. The feminist revolution was supposed to bring women greater fulfillment and freedom. It was supposed to make us feel better about ourselves; after all, “You’ve come a long way, baby!” But we see the poisoned fruit of the revolution in the eyes and pitiable cries of women who are drowning in the quagmire of serial divorce and remarriage and wayward children; women who are utterly exhausted from the demands of trying to juggle one or more jobs, function as single parents and be active in church; women who are disoriented and confused, who lack sense of mission, vision, and purpose for their lives and who are perpetually, pathetically shrouded in woundedness, self-doubt, resentment, and guilt.
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#1 · January 31, 2019, 3:32 am

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THE DEEPEST WORK of GOD
by Carter Conlon

"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Therefore we will not fear, even though the earth be removed, and
though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; though
its waters roar and be troubled; though the mountains shake with
its swelling. ... Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted
among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth! The Lord of hosts
is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge" (Psalm 46:1-3, 10-11).

"Be still and know that I am God!" is an incredible verse about
which many songs have been written and countless sermons
have been preached. But what exactly does it mean to be still?
Does it mean that we simply do nothing?

Perhaps you are wondering how exactly you are supposed to
be still when all around you is noise and flurry - even that which
claims to represent God. How do you let down your hands and
give up trying to figure everything out when that is all you have ever done?

In reality, the deepest work of God is that which takes place in
the hidden man of the heart. It is not something that makes a
lot of noise. The Lord Himself expressed this truth as He called
to His own people through the prophet Isaiah: "For thus says the
Lord God, the Holy One of Israel: `In returning and rest you shall
be saved; in quietness and confidence shall be your strength´" (Isaiah 30:15).

In other words, "You would have found true strength by letting
go of all human effort and putting your confidence in the work
that only I can do." That is the real essence of Christian growth.
Remember, the Christian life is a supernatural life. None of us
can make ourselves holy - we can only yield our lives to the
One who does this sanctifying work within us.

~Source-

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