«Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go» (Joshua 1:9).
A WOMAN WHO shows willingness isn’t the same as one who is willful. Having the will to do something indicates that a woman is able to oppose her natural inclinations because she knows that it’s the right thing to do. Its synonymous with the determination to carry out aspirations and desires; to test our capabilities to achieve a good or righteous objective. Its not driven by stubbornness, but by reason, m accordance with our values and moral principles. However, to be willful is to become infatuated with always doing one’s own will. The woman who is willful shows off her stubbornness; always wanting to be right in everything and, if she doesn’t succeed, she becomes intolerant and quarrelsome. The Bible refers to such a woman with the following words: «The contentions of a wife are a continual dripping» (Proverbs 19:13). A continuous dripping sound is very irritating and can Increase our anxiety levels.
I have met women from both groups and, why deny it, sometimes I’ve been a willful person too. The woman with a strong will will «push herself’ to achieve her goals, while the willful woman often «crushes» others to achieve what she wants.
Having a strong and virtuous will has led many people to achieve goals that in the view of others seemed unattainable. Such determination isn’t based on arrogance; on the contrary, those who have this kind of will are able to recognize both their limitations and their abilities and go forward without false expectations, as did Adriana Macias.
Adriana came into this world without arms. Many thought that was a disgrace; but for her, life was a gift that had to be opened little by little. With a strong will and a deep trust in God, she dared to dream big and worked hard to make her dreams come true. Today she is a well-known writer, lawyer, and lecturer. Her feet are her hands and there is no activity she can’t do.
A woman with a will:
- Submits her will to God’s will.
- Finishes the tasks that she begins.
- Takes risks without putting herself in danger.
- Dares to go against the tide to defend her values.
- Makes decisions in consultation with the Word of God.
- Seeks for the meaning of her life in the Creator.
Dear friend, no matter what situation you may find yourself in, discover yourself and value yourself as God does, then defy discouragement and dare to fulfill His plan for your life.
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Take From: Daily Devotions for Women’s 2021
«BRUSHSTROKES OF GOD’S LOVE»
BY: Erna Alvarado Poblete
Collaborators: Lorina Maya & Alejandra Zavala
