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Valid concern, but couldn't the same be said for a man who is accustomed to "flying solo"? 🤔 And I realize that husband and wife would and should come to rely on each other, but is codependency ever completely healthy? 🤔

Definitely..... but there's a huge space between the 2 extremes you mentioned, and the Bible doesn't lay it all out crystal-clear. But yes, I agree, women should not seek to be masculine and vice versa..... It's more the Grey area in-between that I'm pondering right now. Like, just as Jacob...

You don't need to know right now, I will explain it when you are older 😜

God chastens those He loves..... this is great news and I am proud of you! Good job on the exercising too! 💪😎

Yeah, I think that's part of my issues..... church culture tends to make a big deal about gender roles. We act like it's set in stone and has to look a certain way, but like you said Jacob wasn't as "manly" as Esau, yet God chose him to carry on the Abrahamic lineage. And like @zeroturbulence...

Not sure if this was supposed to be deep or simply funny, but I found it guilty on both counts! 😎😂

I'm just trying to be a good Christian, unlike some of you heathens who would rather follow the rules of men than the word of God! 😇😜

Alrighty, thanks for clarifying and thank you for your service!👨‍✈️ 🇺🇸 Really, if I were to tell a guy I'm independent, it would just be an effort to be upfront with him about how I am. Some guys prefer a girl who's more talkative, or one who would just accept their ideas without discussion...

Thanks! It's not affecting me too much, I was just finding myself bristling at the subject a little bit. When that happens I figure I'm probably misunderstanding something. All the input has been very helpful! 😎👍

Hi Brasspen, I'm glad you are realizing this! I wish there was some way I could tell you how different a Christian romance is from a worldly one. But I'm not sure I could do it justice. Just focus on God right now so you'll be able to recognize His leading when the time comes. Having a sweet...

Good point.... if we're gonna stick with the whole "Adam and Eve only" idea, that probly rules out anything indoors. 😏

Alright, that's good to know! I'd be curious to hear more if you care to share, if not I understand 🙂

I appreciate all the replies! Y'all raised some really good points, and I'm seeing things a bit more clearly now. Good point @JimJimmers , that worldly women might have a different definition of independence than Godly women. And thanks for your thorough reply @Roughsoul1991 , I will be...

Thank you for raising this point... so often I have encountered men who seem to think that submission ought to be easy, and there must be something wrong with the woman if it isn't. Your comment also made me realize that one reason the independence thing is an issue for me is that, sometimes...

@oldman can confirm if he agrees with this or not, but my definition would be a prophecy that directs the hearer to do something. We see it some in the OT, when the kings would consult the prophets for direction..... or the prophets would outright tell people what to do. However, I can't think...

I agree with this, but with the caveat that I have received a few directive prophecies that confirmed what God had already told me. We see this in Judges chap 5, when Deborah told Barak that God had already instructed him to take up armies to repel Sisera from the land. But yes, I totally...

1 Corinthians 14:3 NKJV — But he who prophesies speaks edification and exhortation and comfort to men. I think this is the one you're looking for? There are more though, it's a very misunderstood gift 😕 All of 1 Cor. Chapter 14 is a good read if you are looking to understand the correct...

Haha well you have to be careful of the ones who don't like you, but God can still use them to help you see things. 😉 For whatever it's worth, I would guess that your primary gifts are prophecy and exhortation. But I think both will be more effective if you don't directly mention them. Go where...

Hi Blain! You raise a very interesting point/question here, it really got me thinking. I have received intel from The Lord multiple times over the years, some of it would probably qualify as prophetic but I do not consider myself a prophet. If I am one then God can decide that, but He has...

"Never accept criticism from someone you wouldn't go to for advice" Ironically, I was told this by someone I would never go to for advice, and it helped me realize I needed to dismiss some unfounded criticism they had given me. Unpack THAT one, ladies and gents! o_O