Being a woman of faith takes a lot of courage. To be a brave woman of faith, we need to make decisions that will bring us closer to God. Sometimes, it's like we are fighting the current of an ocean. Sometimes, it will make us uncomfortable and lead us to difficulty. Remember what St. Teresa of Avila once said; "We always find that those who walked closest to Christ were those who had to bear the greatest trials." It can be very difficult at times, but you have to be brave. You don't have to be afraid. Because God is fighting for you, defending you, and with you in every moment.
We must realize the beauty of following Jesus. But I tell you, following Jesus isn't a lifestyle for the faint of heart. Jesus said over and over again in the gospels that following him would not be easy but that it is the road to true and lasting fulfillment. In Luke 9:23, He tells His disciples, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.”
Beloveds, always remember who you are. That the daughters of God are not weak- they are strong, they are brave, and they shine.
I am praying for all of you.
Together, as women of God, let us educate, help, and lift each other up. Let us show people how great our Lord is. We have the power within us to give love, genuine love for people. Let us ask for the intercession of Our Blessed Mother that we may always be close to her Son, Jesus Christ.
1. Christ is the center of her life.
In everything that she do, she always submits herself to God.
2. She has the Virgin Mary as a role model.
She tries to immitate the virtues of Virgin Mary.
3. She has a pure heart.
The pure heart is marked by transparency and an uncompromising desire to please God in all things.
4. She is humble.
A Godly woman doesn’t think of herself as better than anyone else. She doesn’t boast in anything but Jesus Christ alone. She will use her God-given gifts with confidence, but she will not flaunt them around.
5.She is honest.
A sincere woman of Christ isn’t afraid to stand up for the truth. She will help you overcome flaws you may not have seen before. She will not sugarcoat the hard truths. She will advise you according to God’s love instead of judging you for your sins.
6. She knows how to forgive.
A woman who truly follows Jesus will adopt His attitude of forgiveness. When you stumble, she will not leave you out of anger. She will forgive you no matter what you have done. Key word here is ‘forgive,’ that does not mean she will forget nor is prohibited from taking necessary action that aligns with God’s word.
7. She is kind.
A woman who loves God will be kind to her greatest enemies. Instead of giving everyone the punishment they deserve, she will love them. She will treat them as brothers and sisters in Christ.
8. She serves God with joy.
She is joyful through the good and the bad because she has been given the ultimate gift, an eternity spent with our loving Father in Heaven. She sees the bigger picture and doesn’t just live for the moment. She is excited to serve Jesus and sees it as a privilege, not a burden. Her passion is infectious and spreads to both believers and non-believers alike. She is filled with an unchangeable joy that comes from Christ alone.
9. Her identity is rooted in Christ.
Sources:
1. 10 Qualities Of A Woman Of God — CatholicLink
2. 10 Qualities every Christian woman should have — Healing From God