I just read this blog and it made me feel really good... until I read some of the comments. There is a traditional belief in most churches of Christ that says women should not pray aloud if a Christian man is present. I'm gonna come right out and say it:
I OBJECT!!!
I may be way off base in my beliefs, but I honestly don't think I am. The Scriptures say that women should not have authority over men (1 Tim 2:12), which is another highly debated subject in and of itself. However, it doesn't say that women cannot pray aloud in the presence of men. As a matter of fact, doesn't Paul (the author of 1 Timothy) clearly state in other passages that we should pray for one another? I find it insane to think that he meant for us to be so legalistic as to not allow our wives or sisters or daughters to pray for us while we are present. Men, what happens when you're having a hard time with your faith and can't find the words to lead your family to God's throne in prayer? Does your family simply not pray? Somehow I doubt it. If that is the case, think about this: dads who have good relationships with their daughters who get married and move away want to hear from their daughters, regardless of whether their husband is in the room or not. When they don't, they feel slighted and unloved. Do you think our heavenly Father wants to hear from his girls on a regular basis, regardless of who else is there? I do. God always wants to hear from the women He created. It strengthens the Father/daughter bond that women need. It also promotes unity within families. That unity should spread throughout the Church and promote unity of God's family.
That's what I think about it. What do you think?
Peace, Love, and Dark Chocolate
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As a family, the gals should be praying right along with the guys. Many times I observe that women are more spiritually minded then us men and have a heart more attuned to God than we. God gave us a brain and we should use it. Our families need every resourse they can muster to keep the evil one away, and having our wives, daughters, gals to pray with us and for us and over us is an essential weapon against Satan.
Amen, Tim! We men need as much prayer and encouragement as we can get. I know for myself, if I didn't have my girls praying for me, I'd be in a world of hurt. Thanks for your comment!
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