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Godly Living

So what does Godly living mean for a woman? That is the answer that I am searching for. Our last women's group we looked at 1 Peter 3:1-6. 2"as they observe your chaste and respectful behavior...4 but let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in the sight of God." I've since been thinking on the "gentle and quiet spirit". Does this apply to me? I don't think that it does. I feel lately as though I am the opposite ~ quick to get riled up and loud about anything that doesn't fit the way I think it should. And after all, the mouth speaks that which is in the heart. So how to get a gentle and quiet spirit...any ideas are welcomed. I'm sure that the Lord will be teaching me much in the coming months while listening to the teaching of Pastors Wife. Until then I will turn my eyes to Him, (try to) sit back and let His plan unfold, and be content with whatever that plan is (even when it doesn't fit my way). After all, He knows all and is in control of all.

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