TW101 Week 8 "Sisterhood is Powerful"

"In the 1960s, a handful of women launched the feminist movement—and had a profound, yet negative, impact on our world. Just think what a few godly, determined women could do for good! After completing week eight in True Woman 101, watch this twenty-minute conversation between authors Nancy Leigh DeMoss, Mary Kassian, and their friends as they challenge us to be part of a counter-revolution—and purposefully live our lives according to God’s divine design. "TW101


Key scriptures from this week's focus "Sisterhood is Powerful": Ephesians 2:10, 1 Timothy 5:10, Isaiah 54:1, Psalm 113:9, John 15:16, Proverbs 11:30, Colossians 1:10, Romans 7:4, 1 Timothy 5:14, Titus 2:4-5, Proverbs 31:27,  Genesis 2:18, Psalm 78:4-7, Psalm 71:18, 

A note from Jodi: Sisterhood is powerful. We were designed for deep relational connectedness, including  friendships with other women. We hold great influence don't we? Influence for evil or incredible transformational life giving,eternal goodness. Our generation is hungry for truth and the only thing this side of heaven that brings clarity for purpose, empowerment and radiating beauty from within is found in Christ Jesus. True, the feminist movements throughout the ages brought change for some good on various fronts-but for the most part incredible dysfunction if not centred on the Word of God. Too much emphasis on self and elevating gender spells disaster. At the Cross, we humble ourselves and elevate the name of Jesus Christ where we can have true and meaningful relationships. Not only with God, but with the men in our lives and Yes,  even healthy, God fearing, love stirring friendships with women! I am so grateful for the sisterhood of faith in my life! Women who love me for who I am, pray for me and with me and speak truth in love directly to my sister heart when needed. Aren't you tired of the back biting, jealousy fuelled  competitive female fatales that permeate our culture where "self" is on the throne? Aren't we aching for a mantle of sisterhood that is countercultural? That is what our ministry (WJOF) seeks to do as we live by faith, walk in love and affirm the call as a ministry to all women. Thankful for studies like TW101 as it clarifies our call and vision of restoration! As we stand together in truth, we can and will be a force to be reckoned with! We have the "commander of heavens armies" on our side. To suit up and fight the good fight, affirming what God says to be true and to aim for that together as a powerful sisterhood destined to be world changers. 

• Dear Heavenly Father- May we be women that are full of Your vision, overflowing with hope and purity found in You. Forgive us when we look to ourselves or the world's standards to define ourselves as women. Thank you Lord for your Word! Help our unbelief, apathy, fears or lack of trust in You. Give us the strength to lean towards the vision and call of our FULL restoration empowered by your Spirit! Help us to reclaim our original intent knowing, embracing and living out the purpose to honour you as women. May we surround ourselves with others who support that call and may we have the strength and compassion to pass that legacy of faith onto other women. Give us a passion for mentoring and spiritual mothering so that we can be a part of this beautiful counter revolution of truth and grace in this time of great need.- In Jesus Name we pray- AMEN!"

"You didn’t choose me. I chose you. I appointed you to go and produce lasting fruit, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask for, using my name." John 15:16 NLT  

Highlights from this study:

• Aim to be fruitful- purpose to expand and advance the family of God.
• Aim to be welcoming- seek to create a warm, welcoming home.
• Aim to be helpful- resolve to respond to the needs of others.
• Aim to leave a legacy- endeavour to leave a legacy for the next generation.
• Aim to make a difference- be intentional about influencing others to embrace God's divine design.

This is the last lesson in the 8 week study on TW101 Divine Design and we encourage you to review all the videos, study the life transformational scriptures and pray for restoration of your thinking, your actions and your relationships! It's a journey of faith really.To dig deeper in this lesson or others, check out the TW101 blog site for more resources including other videos related to this study like: "How the Movement Began", "Legacy", and "Passing the Baton". Love to hear your thoughts on this week's study focus "Sisterhood is Powerful". We have a responsibility to take what is being poured into us and to live it out! Not only that, but to truly invest in someone else. Be it through service, mentoring or leading a study to help others, we encourage you to step out and share the Journey! Want to hear more? Mary Kassian (Co-author of this study), is our keynote speaker for our 14th annual conference on November 1-2 in Saskatoon, SK Canada at TCU Convention centre. Check out our website for details! www.wjof.com/2013

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