Greetings Prayer Warriors,
What makes headlines these days is very bewildering. We hear little of famines, wars, nor the impact of open borders. Squelched is the news of all the accidental fentanyl deaths. Yet the media can’t stop talking about a Catholic talk at a Catholic University, by a pro-family Catholic man! Horror of horrors! The misquoted line directed at women reads, “Some of you may go on to lead successful careers in the world, but I would venture to guess that the majority of you are most excited about your marriage and the children you will bring into this world.” This is truth. The majority of women, no matter what their jobs are, dream of marriage and children. Ask most women, "If you were able to, would you quit your job to stay home with your family?" You know the answer.
God himself created the family as the building block of society. Its role is to form and teach the children. He gave man headship over the woman, not to dominate her, but as provider, protector, and lover, and even if necessary, to sacrifice himself for her.
Be subordinate to one another out of reverence for Christ. Wives should be subordinate to their husbands as to the Lord. For the husband is head of his wife just as Christ is head of the church, he himself the savior of the body. As the church is subordinate to Christ, so wives should be subordinate to their husbands in everything. Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ loved the church and handed himself over for her. Ephesians 5: 21-25
This is worth rereading slowly. It is as easy to misunderstand as the speech mentioned above! Headship does not mean dictatorship. A great leader is often one who exhibits servant leadership, as Christ so beautifully witnessed to us in the Gospels. Yet even Christ humbles himself to the authority and headship of the Father.
But I want you to know that Christ is the head of every man, and a husband the head of his wife, and God the head of Christ. 1 Corinthians 11:3
Woman is not independent of man or man of woman in the Lord. For just as woman came from man, so man is born of woman; but all things are from God. 1 Corinthians 11:11-12
When the family unit breaks down and Judeo-Christian values are not taught and lived, outside influences fill the void, creating confusion (what am I (gender), who am I (family roots), whose am I? (God’s)
There is much scripture here to ponder. Each one of us has unique circumstances within our unique families (including myself!). Begin by submitting yourselves to Christ. In prayer, open a conversation with Him. Seek to understand. Pray for your family, pray for one another, and pray for yourself. Seek the way, the truth, and the life!
Lord, make me know your ways, Lord, teach me your paths. Make me walk in your truth, and teach me; for you are God my savior. Psalm 25:4-5
Peace, Joy, and Love,
Janet
Pray for families and pass it on!
*(If you were upset by what the media portrayed, make sure you read the entire transcript or watch the video to see the context.)
