2/9/08 - Life Journal - Thank You for Our Women

One who heard us was a woman named Lydia, from the city of Thyatira, a seller of purple goods, who was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to pay attention to what was said by Paul. And after she was baptized, and her household as well, she urged us, saying, "If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come to my house and stay." And she prevailed upon us.

Acts 16:14,15

Lydia's an awesome woman that doesn't get a lot of "media coverage". She was a godly woman and in the writings Luke doesn't mention the faith of her husband. The way the rest plays out I'll guess he wasn't a God-fearing man or at least not as strong as his wife. Her faith leads to her acceptance of Paul's message and this leads to not only her baptism but her entire family's.

If it's true that a majority of American men have stopped attending church then we have to look to our women as the anchor that has kept the church intact. My wife is THE reason my family has such an awesome relationship with God and women in general are the main reason many churches today can make it week after week. Because of the doctrines of a few major denominations they receive little or no recognition for this. It's a testament to their faith and trust in God's plan that they continue in this capacity letting all glory go to their Father.

Father, thank you for our women, they continue on knowing their reward is with You in eternity.