That's a difficulty question and I feel most of us will have different answers. As for me, a person or family that is commited to helping me grow in every aspect of my life and not allowing me to continue making excuses for my bad decisions but that person would know how to tempered it with love. Also, someone who is going to be there during the good and bad times. Whether that's your spouse, good friend, sister, brother, etc...
Thanks, Jo, for your openness. I'm certain everyone will have a different response and that's what I actually hope. The more diverse the response the better. Please feel free to share this blogspot with other women - i want it to become a forum where women can respond to my posting as well as request dialog on various topics.
Absolutely, I will share this blog with my sisters. Question: when comes to having a sense of belonging or developing a relationship with another, can you clarify what it means to have peope in your life that are "evenly yoked"? The impression that I get from talking to others is that you need someone in your life that is similar in most aspects of your life (spiritual, financial, educational, etc...). But that seems like there's no room for growth or there's only limited room for growth.
"Equally yoked" is a phrase used to relate to having a mate that has the same spiritual belief and shares many of your same values. Even if you grew up with similar backgrounds, the differences make you unique. As the years go by you both continue to experience growth (individually and as a unit); however, you will find yourselves still facing the same direction. As it relates to friendships, it is important to not connect to or remain friends with those who are in opposition to who you are. 2 Cor 6:14-18; 1 Cor 3:16-17.
As women, what gives us the greatest sense of belonging. . .in life, love, career, and spiritual matters? I would say it would have to be respect. Respect for who we are as mothers, daughters, sisters, lovers, coworkers, in ministry and friends. Respect is paramount. Without it it is difficult to be all God wants us to be.
That's a difficulty question and I feel most of us will have different answers. As for me, a person or family that is commited to helping me grow in every aspect of my life and not allowing me to continue making excuses for my bad decisions but that person would know how to tempered it with love. Also, someone who is going to be there during the good and bad times. Whether that's your spouse, good friend, sister, brother, etc...
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jo, for your openness. I'm certain everyone will have a different response and that's what I actually hope. The more diverse the response the better. Please feel free to share this blogspot with other women - i want it to become a forum where women can respond to my posting as well as request dialog on various topics.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely, I will share this blog with my sisters. Question: when comes to having a sense of belonging or developing a relationship with another, can you clarify what it means to have peope in your life that are "evenly yoked"? The impression that I get from talking to others is that you need someone in your life that is similar in most aspects of your life (spiritual, financial, educational, etc...). But that seems like there's no room for growth or there's only limited room for growth.
ReplyDelete"Equally yoked" is a phrase used to relate to having a mate that has the same spiritual belief and shares many of your same values. Even if you grew up with similar backgrounds, the differences make you unique. As the years go by you both continue to experience growth (individually and as a unit); however, you will find yourselves still facing the same direction. As it relates to friendships, it is important to not connect to or remain friends with those who are in opposition to who you are. 2 Cor 6:14-18; 1 Cor 3:16-17.
ReplyDeleteAs women, what gives us the greatest sense of belonging. . .in life, love, career, and spiritual matters? I would say it would have to be respect. Respect for who we are as mothers, daughters, sisters, lovers, coworkers, in ministry and friends. Respect is paramount. Without it it is difficult to be all God wants us to be.
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