xena warrior princess

Gladiator and 300 are two of my favorite films because they remind me of the value of a man and what he was created to be; a warrior, protector, fighter, hunter, leader.  


During playtime with the neighbor boys, I was either the pink or the yellow Power Ranger and they were always the ones who did the fighting: the red ranger, white ranger, green or black  ranger. 


I recognize and appreciate what men were created to be and the battle they were designed to engage in; but I also believe there are times when the battles are the kind that only a woman can engage in. 

there are times when women are called to be warriors.     


With the impending oppression of her people, it was Esther who the Lord used to fight behind closed doors.


When the disciples all ran, it was Mary who was there when Jesus was resurrected, she was used to spread the news of His fulfilled promise. 


Please do not misunderstand me, I am not saying that women were created to fight battles while our men are sitting on the sidelines; I am however saying that we as women need to be reminded that we are equipped for certain battles and that we are not helpless or fragile but rather we are delicate and treasured.  (these two words NOT are synonyms for fragile or helpless)

"As for you, Oh watchtower of the flock, 

Oh stronghold of the Daughter of Zion,

 the former dominion will be restored to you" 

(Micah 4:8)

we women need to step up and take back what is ours, our image, our sexuality, our dreams and our desires.

our image is not determined by what men want to see or what women think they need.

our sexuality is not a power to be used or abused, but a gift to be savored and lavished.

our dreams are not determined by the dreams or plans of our helpmate.

our desires are valid and valued, not passive.

"rise and thresh, Oh Daughters of Zion,

for I will give you horns of iron;

I will give you hoofs of bronze 

and you will break to pieces

many nations"

(Micah 4:13)

women, we need to stop relying on our own devices in order to gain attention, approval or achievement. we need to become warriors who fight to protect the guys around us; warriors who fight the battles that we are called to, the war to be the women we were called to be.

you think you're a big shot?

then step up and start taking responsibility

 for the women of this generation.

do not underestimate us,

we too, have a war to fight.