"A woman's heart should be so hidden in Christ that a man..."
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Thanks Descyple. Incidentally I joined CC today just to thank you for your insightful response after Googling the M.A. quote and reading this forum as a guest.
In total agreement with your alternate view of Maya's using the word "hidden" I would add that it is absolutely biblical:
“Set your mind on things above, not on the things that are on earth. For you have died and your life is hidden with Christ in God.” Col. 3:2-3*
Once we have died to the world and it’s ways, we can set our hearts on Him. Self has died – and life is hidden in Christ. The word “hidden” can also be translated “planted”, like a seed that is buried in the earth. How astounding that those who have died to sin are like a seed, dormant in itself. Yet in Christ, hidden and buried, one can become alive and fruitful. Safe and secure in the refuge of Christ, these hearts are finally at peace and satisfied in His transforming and fulfilling presence. A woman's heart hidden in Christ alone is where it belongs first and foremost. If the fruitfulness of that kind of relationship with Him can then be shared with a Christ-centered man (if that is her desire), then she will be far closer to achieving happiness here while waiting for the pure joy that only comes with the next life.
In total agreement with your alternate view of Maya's using the word "hidden" I would add that it is absolutely biblical:
“Set your mind on things above, not on the things that are on earth. For you have died and your life is hidden with Christ in God.” Col. 3:2-3*
Once we have died to the world and it’s ways, we can set our hearts on Him. Self has died – and life is hidden in Christ. The word “hidden” can also be translated “planted”, like a seed that is buried in the earth. How astounding that those who have died to sin are like a seed, dormant in itself. Yet in Christ, hidden and buried, one can become alive and fruitful. Safe and secure in the refuge of Christ, these hearts are finally at peace and satisfied in His transforming and fulfilling presence. A woman's heart hidden in Christ alone is where it belongs first and foremost. If the fruitfulness of that kind of relationship with Him can then be shared with a Christ-centered man (if that is her desire), then she will be far closer to achieving happiness here while waiting for the pure joy that only comes with the next life.
Now, I have a theory as to why women love this quote so much. I believe it makes women feel like they are Cinderella with the glass slipper just waiting for their Prince Charming to come find them. This is why I think this quote is so popular among women. Does that make me sexist? Maybe, but am I preaching something new or am I just reiterating whats already fact?
Any guy wanting to charm my Pixie socks off, better have a pair of golden slippers to replace my socks
Nowt wrong with being romantic, js
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It's a cute quote, but it's hardly anything worth getting excited about. Anybody with enough fame can come up with something profound sounding and have it take flight with being re-quoted.
I agree with a statement made on page one that said (I am paraphrasing) - If I am busy seeking Christ, then trying to find this particular woman would be a distraction.
Exactly.
I agree with a statement made on page one that said (I am paraphrasing) - If I am busy seeking Christ, then trying to find this particular woman would be a distraction.
Exactly.
Oh no..this is not happening! This is the one thread I never ever ever want to ever see again ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Can a mod pleez shut this thread down?? Pretty pretty please... with a thousand cherries on top???
Can a mod pleez shut this thread down?? Pretty pretty please... with a thousand cherries on top???
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LOL ZT I'm gonna pick on you!
I really like the quote actually.
The reason it is written for women is that, a man should do the pursuing. I think it was Willie who quoted Stasi Eldredge from the book "Captivating" a few days ago. In that book Eldredge explains that every woman wants to feel beautiful, she wants and needs affirmation, and she desires a man who will fight for her.
If a man is interested in a woman, wouldn't it be beautiful if all he found was God within her? I really think that's what that quote means. I know it sounds kinda fairytale like but what's wrong with that? You posted a picture of Cinderella. Have you all stopped to realize that Cinderella worked hard for years, she was humble, and she was good to everyone...even those taking advantage of her? I think these are great qualities to have.
I really like the quote actually.
The reason it is written for women is that, a man should do the pursuing. I think it was Willie who quoted Stasi Eldredge from the book "Captivating" a few days ago. In that book Eldredge explains that every woman wants to feel beautiful, she wants and needs affirmation, and she desires a man who will fight for her.
If a man is interested in a woman, wouldn't it be beautiful if all he found was God within her? I really think that's what that quote means. I know it sounds kinda fairytale like but what's wrong with that? You posted a picture of Cinderella. Have you all stopped to realize that Cinderella worked hard for years, she was humble, and she was good to everyone...even those taking advantage of her? I think these are great qualities to have.
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Just have to throw in here that guys need affirmation too. They want different things affirmed, but they need it no less (and often receive less) than women do. And in the book it also says that one of the biggest mistakes both men and women make is looking to the opposite sex to validate those deep questions.
And I have to say, though I've known guys who value a woman's character and godliness; I've never heard a guy say, "WOW, her holiness is just so hot, I've gotta find a way to date her."
And I have to say, though I've known guys who value a woman's character and godliness; I've never heard a guy say, "WOW, her holiness is just so hot, I've gotta find a way to date her."