

“The New Testament describes the characteristics of a "virtuous widow" who is qualified to receive help from believers. This woman's description seems to parallel the miraculous, poured-out life portrayed by the Proverbs 31 woman. She does not live for her own pleasure but is well reported for good works, bringing up children, lodging strangers, washing the saints' feet, relieving the afflicted, and diligently following every good work. How does she accomplish all of this? "She trusts in God and continues in supplications and prayers night and day" (1 Timothy 5:5-6,10). She lives a supernatural existence, accomplishing incredible things without stress and exhaustion because she makes prayer the foundation of her life.”
― Set-Apart Femininity: God's Sacred Intent for Every Young Woman
― Set-Apart Femininity: God's Sacred Intent for Every Young Woman

“Stop trying to fit [Christ] into your life; instead, build your life around [Him].”
― Authentic Beauty: The Shaping of a Set-Apart Young Woman
― Authentic Beauty: The Shaping of a Set-Apart Young Woman

“God cannot honor anything, no matter its degree of sincerity, if it is contrary to His Word.”
― Wrestling Prayer: A Passionate Communion with God
― Wrestling Prayer: A Passionate Communion with God

“It has been said by many great Christians that prayer is our secret weapon. If we desire to be free from every enemy stronghold over our lives and fully fortified to live the superhuman existences God intended us to live, then we must learn how to pray.”
― Set-Apart Femininity: God's Sacred Intent for Every Young Woman
― Set-Apart Femininity: God's Sacred Intent for Every Young Woman

“If you are ready to trade the hollow self-made beauty of this world for the glorious Christ-built beauty of a set-apart young woman, this is where it all begins. Denying self, taking up your cross, and following the Lamb wherever He leads. In other words, letting go of all preoccupation with self: our comfort, our pleasure, our agenda, our popularity, our ability to gain the world's approval, even our own dreams and desires. And, as Paul did, treating all those things as rubbish for the excellence of the knowledge of Him and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings (Philippians 3:7-9).”
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