God's Goals For Your Roles: Devotions From Time Of Grace MinistrySample

INTRODUCTION TO SECTION TWO: WIVES AND MOTHERS Ah, the mystery and magic that God has designed into the female of the species! From Eve to Mary, from Hannah to Deborah, what a huge role God's women play in his plans for humanity! It is to women that he gave the central role in all human reproduction. It is women who are the primary shapers of young human beings in the years when their character is pretty well stamped for life. Women much more than men feel the double pressure of career and family. Ever since the curse laid on Eve in the Garden of Eden, "Your desire will be for your husband, and he will rule over you" (Genesis 3:16), women have experienced a special pain--their hearts desire and need their man, but because of sin his loving leadership can turn into selfish abuse. Because of sin, marriage brings not only joy but pain to a woman's heart. Her emotional openness makes her especially vulnerable in her relationships. Sisters, God has goals for your roles. Let his fatherly voice speak to your heart.