A lady carries herself in such a way that others take note when she walks in a room. You know that lady you always notice because she has this composure that is gentle yet commands respect at the same time.
Another reads,
A well-mannered and considerate woman with high standards of proper behavior. 2. a. A woman regarded as proper and virtuous.
The Lord provides us with His clear explanation of what a lady is to Him in Proverbs 31:10-21 and 1Peter 3. I recommend reading some of the different versions of the bible to gain a more complete understanding of what God expects of a woman who desires to be a lady. One of the easier versions to understand is The Message Remix. It provides the scriptures in more contemporary language for those of us needing the text made plain.
Becoming a God-type lady is a process. It requires spending time in His presence so He can transform you. The change takes place as you let Him mold you. He wants you to understand how to be a lady so that you understand your worth. If you understand your worth, you will not settle. You will not settle for less than you deserve; not from yourself, a man or anyone else. You will have a standard and the man that seeks you as his wife will measure up.
Being a lady requires you to operate with a level of grace in your daily living and interactions. It is a skill most wives will treasure as they work to create an atmosphere of peace in their homes.
Definition of a Gift:
One defintion says,
Something voluntarily transferred by one person to another without compensation
Another says,
Something bestowed or acquired without any particular effort by the recipient or without its being earned
These definitions highlight the fact that it does not cost the recipient anything to get a gift. It is yours for free. God wants you to know that He will gift you with the mate you desire when you prepare yourself for the gift. You will have to do nothing to get this gift, He will send him to you. Don't go looking for your gift. If you have to work to get it, it's not a gift. The word says that a man that findeth a wife, finds a good thing. Let him find you. Let him do the work. Yours is only to receive.
Definition of Receive:
A definition of receive reads,
To take or acquire (something given, offered, or transmitted); get.
Another definition is,
To come into possession of : acquire <receive a gift
We all know people who do not know how to receive a compliment. These individuals brush off the kind words, become embarrassed or begin to tell you how they are not deserving of the compliment. There are many reasons for this, but the end result is the same. The rejection of a free gift. Most genuine compliments are not sought out, but given freely by someone who does not expect anything in return. So it is with the Lord. When He gives us a gift, like His son, He does not ask us to pay a price for it. This is a good thing because we would not be able to afford the gifts God gives to us.
The mate you are given is a gift. Receive him with the confidence that you are being blessed and do not have to pay for him in any way. Just graciously accept the gift and treasure it.
Gaining a knowledge of these three concepts: lady, gift, receive is critical to your being ready for the mate you desire. When he comes, you will know you deserve him, that he has found a good thing in you and you will cherish him and the richness he brings to your life.
Faith Step #2
- Examine your personal relationships with males who are not your relatives
- Close the door to any romantic relationship with a male whom you do not desire as a mate
Peace be with you...
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