When I created the heavens and the earth, I spoke them
into being. When I created man, I formed him and
breathed life into his nostrils. But you, woman, I
fashioned after I breathed the breath of life into man
because your nostrils are too delicate. I allowed a deep
sleep to come over him so I could patiently and
perfectly fashion you. Man was put to sleep so that he
could not interfere with the creativity.
From one bone, I fashioned you. I chose the bone that
protects man's life. I chose the rib, which protects his
heart and lungs and supports him, as you are meant
to do. Around this one bone, I shaped you, I modeled
you. I created you perfectly and beautifully. Your
characteristics are as the rib, strong yet delicate and
fragile. You provide protection for the most delicate
organ in man, his heart. His heart is the center of his
being; his lungs hold the breath of life. The ribcage
will allow itself to be broken before it will allow
damage to the heart.
Support man as the rib cage supports the body. You were
not taken from his feet, to be under him, nor were you
taken from his head, to be above him. You were taken
from his side, to stand beside him and be held close to
his side.
You are my perfect angel.....You are my beautiful little
girl. You have grown to be a splendid woman of
excellence, and my eyes fill when I see the virtues in
your heart.
Your eyes......don't change them. Your lips - how lovely
when they part in prayer. Your nose, so perfect in form.
Your hands so gentle to touch. I've caressed your face
in your deepest sleep. I've held your heart close to
mine.
Of all that lives and breathes, you are most like me.
Adam walked with me in the cool of the day, yet he was
lonely. He could not see me or touch me. He could only
feel me. So everything I wanted Adam to share and
experience with me, I fashioned in you; my holiness,
my strength, my purity, my love, my protection and
support.
You are special because you are an extension of me.
Man represents my image, woman my emotions.
Together, you represent the totality of God.
So man......treat women well. Love her, respect her,
for she is fragile. In hurting her, you hurt me. What
you do to her, you do to me. In crushing her, you only
damage your own heart, the heart of your Father, and
the heart of her Father.
Woman, support man. In humility, show him the power
of emotion I have given you. In gentle quietness, show
your strength. In love, show him that you are the rib
that protects his inner self. Did you not know that
WOMAN you are special in God's eyes?
Now we really know!
Send this link to ten of the wonderful women you know!
-- Author Unknown
--Selected from E-Mail Ministry newsletter.
