I'm A Christian Woman

I don't want flowers. I don't want candy. I don't even want a card. On this 101st Anniversary of International Women's Day, I don't want to be wined and dined just because I am a special woman in your life. Save that for our anniversary, or my birthday, or Just Because.

Don't honor me because I'm your Mom, your wife, your girlfriend, your daughter or your sister. Don't patronize me. I'm not a trophy who sits on your shelf nor am I a prize to display.

I'm educated. I'm successful. I'm empowered. In this world, at this time, I do the same work you do and get paid less than half what you earn. My personal goals are non-threatening to you.

I'd like to say I'm every woman. But we all know that isn't true. Not all women can say they are educated. Not all women can claim success. Not every woman is empowered. Being female in any country, in any century is difficult, and sometimes dangerous. Though many women have accomplished much, millions still fight for their rights all over the world. Especially the right to live a life of their choosing.

IWD is a celebration of sorts. It is a day set aside to honor the accomplishments of various women. It is a day written in calendars to celebrate World Peace, something we have definitely not achieved yet. It is a day set aside to acknowledge the advancement of women in all areas of their life.

I will be criticized for this statement. I will be viewed as a political or religious activist. I will be seen as hateful and one who spreads lies. Some will deem me mentally unbalanced. Simply because my views do not line up with theirs. But that's okay. I'm used to it. It wouldn't be the first time I've been criticized for doing the right thing.

I'm a Christian woman who walks the walk, not just talks the talk.

I'm a Christian woman who is not only book-educated, but also self-educated.

I'm a Christian woman who is successful by God's standards and not the world's.

I'm a Christian woman who is empowered by the Holy Spirit to preach the saving Gospel of Jesus Christ to all the world, not just my little piece of it.

I'm a Christian woman who is filled with the Holy Ghost, Who gives me boldness to witness my faith in Jesus Christ.

I"m a Christian woman who is blessed by the hand of God because I am faithful to Him.

I'm a Christian woman who blesses others because God has blessed me. My cup runneth over..into yours.

I'm a Christian woman who seeks to change the world I live in, one person at a time.

Maybe this time that person is you.