I think I’ve told you I like to make it a habit of getting down on my face first thing in the morning and do a couple things in my heart. First, to “settle the matter of authority” as Beth Moore says. To make sure I’ve, again, surrendered Who is in charge. There are a couple of more personal petitions I make, but I also try to ask, “What message does the Lord have for his servant?” as encouraged in the Bible Study I quoted yesterday. Some days, there is no message. Other days, there is. And it might not “flow” nicely. But, hey, I’m a P on the MBTI, so I’m cool with it.
All that to say…here’s the quote that is swishing around in my brain. I didn’t write where it came from when I copied it down, but I’m pretty sure it’s from this book. And I don’t mean for it to come across as authoritative. Just some food for thought.
“At the heart of mature masculinity is a sense of benevolent responsibility to lead, provide for and protect women in ways appropriate to a man’s differing relationships.
At the heart of mature femininity is a freeing disposition to affirm, receive and nurture strength and leadership from worthy men in ways appropriate to a woman’s differing relationships.”
What do you think about that one?