This blog was written by my wife and ministry partner, Kelly. I am blessed by the Lord to have been given a wife who is a continual support to me and my family. She has a kind heart of empathy and service. She stands alongside of me as we strive to serve our Savior and King, Jesus. May He help us to humbly follow His lead in order to proclaim the mercy, grace and love of our Messiah. I am honored to be able to share the thoughts Kelly has written with you. I pray that you are blessed and encouraged in the reading.
Dear Woman of God,
I know it’s not easy. No matter what your age, the world attempts to pull you down and shut you up. It tells you that you will never measure up, you’ll never be smart enough, pretty enough, thin enough, good enough. You’ll never be enough. Silence that nagging voice. You were created in God’s image (Genesis 1:27). He has a purpose for you (Philippians 2:13). Seek Him first (Luke 11:9). Look to His Word (Psalm 119:11, James 1:22). Live your calling with humility (Philippians 2:12). May you be encouraged by the Biblical women who came before you; may they cheer you on from the pages of scripture.
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before Him He endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider Him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.” Heb. 12:1-3
Be teachable like Eve (Genesis 2)
Show integrity like Shiphrah & Puah the Egyptian midwives (Exodus 1:15-21)
Sacrifice like Jochebed (Exodus 2)
Worship like Miriam (Exodus 15)
Have courage like Rahab (Joshua 2)
Lead like Deborah (Judges 4-5)
Persevere like Ruth (Ruth)
Be transformed like Naomi (Ruth)
Pray like Hannah (1 Samuel 2)
Stand in the gap like Abigail (1 Samuel 25)
Fight like Esther (Esther)
Trust like Mary (Luke 1)
Reach for Jesus like the woman with the issue of blood (Luke 8)
Choose what is better like Mary of Bethany (Luke 10)
Serve like Tabitha/Dorcas (Acts 9)
Be hospitable like Lydia (Acts 16)
Advance the gospel like Pricilla (Acts 18, Romans 16)
Be supportive like Phoebe (Romans 16)
Be unwavering like Mary Magdalene
-Kelly
Corby Shuey 