Lyricaltruth's Blog

America has become too feminized. The church has also become feminized.  Is this of the image of God that was intended from the beginning?

Masculinity is constantly under attack, and real men must” eat quiche ” and not be afraid to cry. Our culture tells them to be secure enough to get in touch with their feminine side.  Now, Ladies… is this what you *really* want? Your man in an apron?

We are different, and not  only in matters of anatomy. While there are varying degrees, women are created to be more nurturing, emotional and intuitive than men. Man was created to be more rational and objective.  Woman was given to man, initially, as his helpmeet. Eve was to assist, come alongside and encourage Adam to meet his full potential. She didn’t do very well that first week… and since then, we sisters have had a struggle trying to keep our heads on straight about being there for our guy instead of running past him and stealing his thunder. But inside, we would really like to see them do well. To be proud of them. To say, “That’s my guy. He’s amazing.”  And, this is exactly what he needs from us.

Man was created to be the protector and provider. He was also created to *need* a woman to assist him and to respect him. This is why we are commanded to respect our husbands and they are commanded to love their wives (Eph. 5:22-33).  It’s how we are put together.

Eve was taken from Adam. Together, they make the “image of God.”  I have often thought that the picture of the Trinity is well shown by the family, all with the same name and purpose (optimally), but three distinct persons with distinct roles.  The Father who provides and protects, the Mother (like the Holy Spirit) who comes along side and encourages, the Son who makes the Father proud, and whom the mother continually points to in her pride and joy.  There are some real similarities between the Holy Trinity and the ideal family.  But we have fallen. How we have fallen.

Men should accept their God-given uniqueness and role. Women also need to enjoy the masculinity of their men, not try to undermine it, and joyfully accept their own femininity.  Men, tend to be more rational and calm… women the more easily lead and intuitive/emotional. Like the head and the heart.  Together we make an image of God.  Apart, we are always alone. Missing something key for fulfillment.  Loneliness was the one thing that God said wasn’t good in His creation. So, male and female He created them, for each other, for His glory – a complete picture.

There are rare exceptions when God gives a person the gift of being single with joy and fulfillment. In that case, He alone is their completer. But this is not His primary purpose or design.  Life really does work out better when you follow the directions of the Designer. He knows what He’s doing!