I started a Bible Study last night. Now, to fully appreciate that you need to understand that for me to commit to a weekly Bible study meeting is HUGE! I love studying alone and studying with a handful of close friends….but Bible studies with complete strangers kind of weird me out. I know……I know! You are probably surprised since everyone thinks I’m an extrovert. I am! The problem is that I’m not always comfy with those “small groups” that happen in Bible studies where everyone shares……and often become teary! It just makes me feel uncomfy and a bit out of place! However, I digress!

A few friends of mine did a Bible study on Esther last year. They praised it up one side and down the other. And, I could TELL from what they said and the way that it was affecting their every day life…that this particular Bible study was something I should consider if I ever had the opportunity. Well, guess what….God gave me the opportunity.

So, last night I went to the first week of this study on the book of Esther. I don’t know how to explain it to you…….but it was as if God was having this community study take place JUST FOR ME. The subtitle of the study is: “It’s Tough Being A Woman” I’m not sure exactly where that will take the study…..but I can tell you right now that I agree with that phrase. It is definitely a challenge being a woman. At times I struggle with balance; At times I struggle with submission and at times I struggle with hormones. Yet, God has also called me….he has also called you to the privilege of being a woman. One who can nurture, guide, and minister to her family and to those that God brings across our paths. One who can hurt, empathize and walk through life’s struggles knowing that God brings those things into our lives so that we can bring glory to Him…..and be ready when He brings us to a point that we have been made “for such a time as this.”

So for today, although I struggle with keeping a balance, and struggle with submission at times…and presently struggle with hormones ALOT……I am SO thankful for the privilege and opportunity to be a woman…….a woman that God can and will use to bring glory until Himself…in spite of myself.

Faith and Courage,

Lori