What's Up With Her?

There comes a time in every woman's life when she has to take a close look at herself. Not at her circumstance, not at what she did, not how unfair life is, or not at whom made you do it. She has to just look at herself in all her glory and imperfection.

Have you ever admired a woman who has been through changes in her life? Or have you made up in your mind that she is just messed up? Before you make this mistake, take a closer look. A woman who has endured the most unusual life is someone of wisdom, someone who has been chosen by God to go through things that have made her stronger.

Think of all the great women in the Bible: Mary Magdalene, Ruth and Naomi, the Woman with the issue of blood flow, and Esther, to name a few. Mary was a prostitute, a very uneasy woman, But by the time Jesus was done with her, she was His closest follower.

Esther was unfortunate in marrying an abusive man, but by the time God was done with her, she had married on of the wealthiest men in the land. women are so quick to beat the next one down instead of trying to hold her up. Before you wonder, "What's up with her?" ask yourself, "What's up with me?" That woman could be my mother, sister, aunt, in-law, stepmother, niece grandmother, great-grandmother, neighbor, friend, pastor's wife, or co-worker, etc.

That woman could be me. Woman are the carriers of life, not the channels of death.. Let's build and encourage each other, as did Ruth and Naomi.

Ladies, now more than ever may be the time when you can be the one who helps another person face her present and future with boldness and confidence.

God, I have received so much encouragement. Nudge me to do the same for those around me. Fill my heart and mouth with hope that spills out to weary ones, who might not feel appreciated. Amen. Author unknown.