- A strong-minded woman is not a doormat. She has an opinion, and she believes she has the right to have an opinion. She is not afraid of others' opinions and will listen courteously, and she may allow those other opinions to inform her own if she sees fit, but in the end she does what is right for her--what she believes God wants for her.
- A strong-minded woman insists on being treated with respect. She values herself as much as she values other people. She knows that God loves her and values her, so in valuing herself, she is listening to God.
- A strong-minded woman knows how to set her boundaries. She knows what are her responsibilities and what responsibilities belong to others. She knows how to allow others to take responsibility for what is theirs and doesn't try to solve their problems for them.
- A strong-minded woman is not afraid to love. In fact, she insists on loving others, as God has told us to do.
- A strong-minded woman is not afraid to be wrong or to make a mistake. She is not afraid to tell others, compassionately and lovingly, when they are wrong.
Now, how do I grow into this definition? I think I need to pray, and watch, and wait upon the Lord. When I do that, when I look to God before I look to others for enlightenment, I find out more.
"When she speaks she has something worthwhile to say, and she always says it kindly." [Proverbs 31:26--MSG]
"So then, each of us will give an account of ourselves to God." [Romans 14:12 --NIV]; "For each will have to bear his own load." [Galatians 6:5--ESV]
But for right now, until that completeness, we have three things to do to lead us toward that consummation: Trust steadily in God, hope unswervingly, love extravagantly. And the best of the three is love. [ 1Corinthians 13:13--MSG]
Brothers,a]"> if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted. [Galatians 6:1, ESV]