Why I am a Christian Woman

Recently I heard some remarks to the extent of, Why would you want to be a woman and a Christian? A guy I understand. They can do whatever they want. They have complete control. Being a Christian guy would be awesome, but being a woman and a Christian makes no sense.

I pondered this for a while. The remarks were of course due to people picking random things from the Bible without actually taking it in context. They claimed that women are treated as property in the Bible and are of a lesser value than a man. While I didn’t agree, I began to think about why I am a Christian Woman and these are some thoughts I came up with.

I love to analyze. I analyze too much probably. (just ask Colin) So one of the things I analyze is the differences between women and men. The differences in the way we think, act etc. and the more I analyze it the more I am amazed at how God created us so differently but so very much compatible to match. Over and over again in creation I keep seeing little details in God's creation that He placed there so perfectly just so that things work right. I see the differences in men and women an example of this. The world couldn’t run without both of them.

I think about in the New Testament where God talks about women's and men's roles. He places men as the head of the families and churches. With this responsibility he has given them the ability and usually the desire to lead. While there are females that have some of the leadership characteristic as well, God has placed a desire in each lady to be led. The whole idea that men can do whatever they want cause they have complete control is wrong! You have to finish the chapter! In Ephesians 5 versus 22- 24 talk about wives submitting to their husbands. That is only three verses..If you go to read this you will notice that the next 9 verses are talking to the husband. The husband is supposed to love his wife more than himself! If a man fills his role, then the woman submitting to him is possible and actually will probably work out in her favour as well.

I think more about the comments I heard about being a Christian woman and meaning you are of lesser value. Galatians 3:28 pops into my head instantly. "There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male or female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus." God doesn’t look down on you cause you are female. All are equal in his eyes.

I think about different women in the Bible that God used to do amazing things. A few examples are Mary and Esther and there are many more!

I think of the men in my life that God has placed there to lead me. I think of my dad and how many times I have went to him for answers. I think of my brother and how many times he has encouraged me and was strong for me when I needed him to be. I think of Colin and how he  listens to me, respects me and offers advice. I think of the way these men are there to protect me. (Another perfect detail God placed in men was the protective nature of girls in their lives where in woman the desire to be protected.) And while sometimes they fail in their roles and I fail in mine, ultimately if we try to live our the positions God has created for us, our relationships flourish.

So why am I a Christian woman you ask? I am a Christian woman because Jesus died on the cross for me! Jesus gave His life so I could be saved. I am a Christian woman because how else could I be a daughter of a king? You know what a daughter of a king is called? It’s a princess. How many girls don't want to be a princess? I am a Christian woman because as a woman I have a desire to be protected, be loved, be cared for and be respected. My heavenly Father not only does all these things but has placed men in my life to do all these things. I am Christian woman because I know God has made me that way for a reason and is using  or will use me for a purpose just like He did Esther. And lastly I am a Christian woman because the more I learn and see the lives of people who decide to live without Christ the more I am thankful for what Christ has done for me. With Christ all my desires, wants and needs are fulfilled. Without Him I have nothing.

I thank the men in my life for allowing me to see how being a woman in Christ is worth it. I thank them for being brave enough to accept their role so that I could easier accept mine. But most of all I thank God for being my perfect Father!


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