Superwoman vs. Virtuous Woman

As women, we often wear (and juggle) many different hats - wife, daughter, sister, mother, active church member, business-woman, confidante, friend and maybe even caregiver. Often times we can get overwhelmed and feel like yelling "I am not superwoman!" Indeed you are not superwoman; but you are a virtuous woman. And there is a BIG difference.

Superwoman is a fictitious comic book character who could display super-human strength in times of distress. She was powerful and strong, but just like her counterpart Superman, she had to hide her weaknesses from the enemy lest she would be taken advantage of. Kryptonite or some form of it was the thing she feared most, for she knew it was the thing that could bring her down and stop her from being successful.

Now the Virtuous Woman is different. Her super-strength comes from directly from a supernatural God. She doesn't have to hide her weaknesses, because she is blessed in spite of them. She has brought her weaknesses to God and has been forgiven. It doesn't matter what her enemies try, they cannot destroy the power that lies within. Because "this joy that I have, the world didn't give it to me and the world can't take it away." The Virtuous Woman understands that she can't save the entire world, so she paces herself with her tasks and responsiblities and does what she can. She is valuable to her family and to God. Her family, her home, her job would not be the same without her.

The Virtuous Woman is not lazy. She works while she can, making the most of the time she has. Priorities are established and plans are made. She meets the need of her household; taking care of husband and family. She doesn't rely on fancy capes, skin-tight outfits or invisible lassos to get the job done. No, her weapons are prayer and praise. These are what helps her to defeat that "Kryponite" of weariness, self-condemnation, depression, low self-esteem and the other tricks of the enemy.

My sisters, don't worry about being a Superwoman. That's not what you were created to be. The Superwoman relies on her own strength. The Virtuous Woman relies on the strength of God and the joy in knowing that He will never leave you nor forsake you.