What do you think?

Women's Ministry.... when you hear this or read it in print what comes to mind?

Are you excited to find out what the next Bible study might be or the next event? Do you think, "It doesn't matter, I just don't have the time!" " Women's Ministry? Isn't that for "old" ladies? I'm not that old!!" or "Ugh! What do they want now? They are always asking for something."

Maybe Women's Ministry isn't like it use to be. Maybe it has changed over the years. "Change? Again? I like things the way they are or were and don't want something new!"

Let's be honest. We are exhausted. We've settled more than our share of conflicts, answered endless questions, finished something that wasn't our responsibility, and the list goes on. God doesn't say life is going to be easy. He doesn't promise a pothole-free, no roadblocks, construction-free path. So what are our options?

1. Continue down the road, grumbling with every swerve and bump.

2. Sit beside the road and throw a pity party.

3. Pull over and switch drivers.

We might try options 1 and 2 for awhile, but if we're listening to God, we'll eventually get to the last one. Pull over and switch drivers, letting God steer the car, put on the brakes, or press the accelerator.

We might as well choose the first. God already knows our attitudes, issues, and thoughts. He's proven himself trustworthy with them, so why do we keep pushing through, neglecting to give him everything - the good, the bad, and the ugly? The short answer is: We're human, and we're selfish. But let's not turn that into an excuse. It helps us understand why we do what we do, but it doesn't justify it. After all, if our lives are committed to God, as they should be, we have all the strength, resources, and direction we need. We just have to access it.

Need Strength: Psalm 23:3

Need Resources: 2 Corinthians 9:10

Need Direction: Psalm 32:8

God wants to grow his kingdom. That means he wants more people to know him better. That's where Women's Ministry can help. He's in control, and it's time to set aside our own ambitions for control.

Need: A listening ear ~ A hug ~ A shoulder to cry on ~ A friend to wipe away the tears ~ An answer to a question about life, family, job, friends, faith ~ A good ol' belly laugh ~ A Bible study to help you grow in your faith?

All these can be found in Women's Ministry. What better help can you find than being involved in a ministry that knows exactly what you need? You don't have to do life alone.

Women's Ministry . . . give it a try! You'll like what you see.

Here some questions to ponder. Leave a comment with your answer. We'd love to hear them:

*What do you think is the biggest needs of women in our community are?

*What are your greatest needs?

*What do you think are the stumbling blocks for women to attend an event? a study? a retreat?

*What are other ways women in our church can be involved in making a difference in our community?