Pondering the dynamics of how we as women try to put God in a box in order to fulfill an emotional void in our lives. We understand God to be our Father but I believe, especially for women, we equate that position to that of a natural father. We have needs and wants that we would like to have met by our natural father and we try to put those demands on our heavenly Father. When God does not come through according to our finite minds we have an emotional meltdown and turn our back on God. It is vitally important to understand a few things about God: “God is a Spirit, and they that worship Him must worship Him in Spirit and in truth.” John 4:24 We must come to God in faith and not in fear. When we are emotional it is often plagued by fear. God responds to faith not fear/emotion. The woman with the issue of blood knew she had to get to Jesus for her healing. Her motivation was faith not emotion. She did not show up amongst the crowd crying and/or having an emotional meltdown concerning her health condition. She stated within her heart great words of faith – “If I could just touch the hem of His garment then I would be made whole” Matthew 9:21. Jesus responded immediately and told her “Thy faith has made the whole” Matthew 9:22 We must submit to the Father by way of the Holy Spirit to be able to come to the Father in faith and not emotionally distraught. God knows only His Word; anything outside of His Word will not get a response. He is not a man with blood running through his veins. He is a spirit and we must approach Him in that manner at all times. He can not be our husband because God can not come down to lay with us. I understand the finite concept that is given to single and/or widow women but we have to be careful to be sure we use the Truth of His Word at all times to encourage one another and not attempt to feed emotions with metaphors. “Father, help us to maintain our faith as we journey through this emotionally charged life. We can approach you in faith concerning every area of our lives sandwiched with your Word. Your Word annihilates every contrary emotion related to your “expected end” for our lives. Father as we seek you reveal to us your eternal purpose for our lives as we set aside our temporal purpose for our lives!! In Jesus’ Name. Amen”
~She speaks; She writes ~ 