I think I’ve told you I like to make it a habit of getting down on my face first thing in the morning and do a couple things in my heart.  First, to “settle the matter of authority” as Beth Moore says.  To make sure I’ve, again, surrendered Who is in charge.  There are a couple of more personal petitions I make, but I also try to ask, “What message does the Lord have for his servant?” as encouraged in the Bible Study I quoted yesterday.  Some days, there is no message.  Other days, there is.  And it might not “flow” nicely.  But, hey, I’m a P on the MBTI, so I’m cool with it. 

All that to say…here’s the quote that is swishing around in my brain.  I didn’t write where it came from when I copied it down, but I’m pretty sure it’s from this book.  And I don’t mean for it to come across as authoritative.  Just some food for thought.

“At the heart of mature masculinity is a sense of benevolent responsibility to lead, provide for and protect women in ways appropriate to a man’s differing relationships.

At the heart of mature femininity is a freeing disposition to affirm, receive and nurture strength and leadership from worthy men in ways appropriate to a woman’s differing relationships.”

What do you think about that one?