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Aug 22, 2009

Calling All Blogging Buddies! Answer this question, please.

I am preparing a speaking topic on Escaping the Eve Trap. This post prompted me to develop a new speaking topic.
Would you please help me out with my research by answering the following question?

What temptations do Christian women struggle with?
You can give a one word response or elaborate if you would like. If you wish to remain anonymous, leave your comment that way. Thanks for helping out a "sister speaker."

18 comments:

  1. Dissatisfaction --- with everything. I have been guilty of much of this at some point in my life and am presently working on other parts of it.

    Dissatisfaction with:
    staying at home
    working out in the world
    whatever shape our body is in OR is not in
    husband issues -- no matter how wonderful my husband, yours does this something? better
    our children-how they act, what they do, who they have become
    church
    friends - not enough, not the right ones, friends that don't act like I want them to act
    house we're in , house we want
    clothes, shoes, purse, jewelry
    how we look
    Yikes !! this list could go on and on!

    In visiting with lots of women, you start to hear over and over the same theme of dissatisfaction with ______
    emerge. It always makes me wonder if we are just such a spoiled generation that we have "the wants" OR did my great,great,great grandmothers struggle with dissatisfaction as well, just with different things.

    Great question! Thanks for asking. :)

    Gwyn Rosser
    @ The Pink Tractor

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  2. Dissatisfaction --- with everything. I have been guilty of much of this at some point in my life and am presently working on other parts of it.

    Dissatisfaction with:
    staying at home
    working out in the world
    whatever shape our body is in OR is not in
    husband issues -- no matter how wonderful my husband, yours does this something? better
    our children-how they act, what they do, who they have become
    church
    friends - not enough, not the right ones, friends that don't act like I want them to act
    house we're in , house we want
    clothes, shoes, purse, jewelry
    how we look
    Yikes !! this list could go on and on!

    In visiting with lots of women, you start to hear over and over the same theme of dissatisfaction with ______
    emerge. It always makes me wonder if we are just such a spoiled generation that we have "the wants" OR did my great,great,great grandmothers struggle with dissatisfaction as well, just with different things.

    Great question! Thanks for asking. :)

    Gwyn Rosser
    @ The Pink Tractor

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  3. i agree with the first poster, but also have found myself struggling with some disappointment struggles.....

    Disappoitment with:
    health issues
    including pain, weight gain, self image, etc.

    Also expectations and keeping them in check, especially about other women and what to expect from them...Hope this helps

    Suzanne

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  4. Expecting perfection from myself and everyone around me! It's impossible, I know but very hard to let go of.

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  5. The comparison game! Comparing husbands, kids, parenting styles, Christian gifts, everything! And measure ourselves worth by our measurement against others.

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  6. I agree with all the other commenters. It is easy to become dissatisfied with what I have, my family, my kids, etc.
    It's also easy to compare oneself with others.
    I know I am a perfectionist, so I struggle with this issue too.

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  7. Gossip.

    Food!

    Pride.

    I have fallen prey to all of these and more. I think gossip is a biggie for women. We are naturally more social, love to talk and keep up with all that's going one. Sometimes our prayer requests can quickly turn sour. It's a sneaky thing.

    Food. Hmm. Sometimes, I'm just so tired of all the roles I play that I just want to enjoy a very unhealthy snack. It stinks.

    Pride. This is kind of in that category of the comparison thing. I think Christian women can easily get caught up in the contest of "who is the most spiritual".

    This has been very thought-provoking! Thanks for tickling my thinker tonight!

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  8. I think Christian women are tempted to choose the good over the best God has for us. The good is safe, comfortable, convenient. The best is risky, uncomfortable, unexpected. It's a subtle struggle, one that we can easily miss...but perhaps the most important of all.
    Thanks for asking! (:
    Holley - (in)courage

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  9. Tempted to open my mouth when I shouldn't. Taming the tongue is so hard. The LORD has really convicted me in this area. Now, I am more aware, but I know that almost all women (Christian or not) that I know struggle with this. Gossip, condemning others, saying disrespectful things to husband, etc. Taming the tongue...what a struggle it can be!

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  10. I was reading the comments and probably all would apply, but for me right now, it is just the measuring up thing...I want to do it all and I can't...
    and disappointment with myself and in this season of my life with others.

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  11. Pride, I think at the root of most sin you will find pride. It causes us to want, to take, to be possessive, to be dissatisfied, to compare, and compete. The list could go on. Pride leads us in a self-focused life. Humility on the other hand will lead us to serve others with a joyful heart. Humility leads us to surrender. The surrendered life leads us to Christ being glorified in us.

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  12. Wow - I loved hearing what these ladies had to say - and I would agree with every one of them! I think Elaine summed it up when she said the word PRIDE. I agree with her that it is the driving force behind unmet expectations, comparisons, and dissatisfaction.

    I pray that teh Lord speaks to you and through you on this topic. Have a great week...
    Jennifer

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  13. I think comparisons is common to most people whether they are Christian or not. A Christian will just feel guilty for doing it. I think deep deep down many Christian women can't really imagine God using their life to really change others lives. We accept less and question God's words...Did God REALLY say.....????

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  14. Just found your blog today! I would agree with the above. I would say dissatisfaction in growing older gracefully, weight, comparing myself to others (even spiritually at times...oh the shame.).

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  15. Busyness!!! Sounds like a great topic! Can't wait to hear more!!
    Hugs,
    Susan

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  16. hmmm I think I struggle with attempting to please my family over God a lot of the time. Or putting my family's needs ahead of time with God.

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  17. A great temptation I deal with, is spending more time on what I want to instead of what I need to. I can get distracted from what needs to be done, by what I feel like doing at a given moment. All of this is a "time issue"...priorties with the time that I have been given.

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  18. Yep.....agree with all the other post-ers.

    I just want to add "SELF, SELF, SELF." Ugh!

    Just being selfish, wanting self to be in control, lack of self-control, self-centered, self-righteousness....you name it; I'm it. Sadly, instead of DENYING SELF, and picking up the Cross ~ especially since I am NOT MY OWN...I was purchased with the greatest price of all. Hallelujah, to the Lamb that was slain.

    Less of me; more of Him.

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