"Daughters Ye Are"

I want to use Psalm 127 to teach the biblical role of women. It will take a few lessons, but I am sure the Holy Spirit will reveal to you the progression and will help you identify areas you need to relinquish to the Father. For this post let's review our position in God's family. We are children of the King, namely we are his daughters.

Psalm 127:1 "Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain."

To often, we find ourselves trying to figure out who we are and what we should be doing. We allow Satan to cause us to view ourselves as worthless. We then busy ourselves with task that keep us occupied with duty so as not to have to deal with our guilt and frustration. Too tired to address the true issues, we find ourselves burnt out and depressed.

Stop and reread Psalm 127:1.

The first step to addressing this bad progression of behaviors is repairing our relationship with our Heavenly Father. Romans 8:15 says we have the right to call him Abba, Father. Calling out to our Father is the way to change our view of our value. Through salvation's plan we have become his precious possessions. We must remember all he did to buy us back from sin's slave house.

If you find yourself struggling with your self worth, practice the prayer in Psalm 3:1-3 before we continue. It will help you grow in your relationship with God and we can continue on our journey uninhibited.

Psalm 3:1-3 "Lord, how are they increased that trouble me! Many are they that rise up against me. Many there be which say of my soul, there is no help for him in God. Selah. But thou, O Lord, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head."

Notice, that the first phrase in verse 3 is not a question, but an exclamation. It is a loud proclamation of David's internal frustration. The use of the word soul here refers to David's anguish of spirit. He was, infact, running from his own son. His value as a father, provider, protector and friend had to be in question. But, he saw where his help was and how to get back to having the right self-worth perspective. He allowed God to lift up his chin and encourage him. 

As God's daughters, we have the same privileges as king David. You can picture yourself shielded by his loving arms. Your chin cupped in his almighty hand. Practice viewing yourself as a daughter of the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. We will continue next time with a post on what we as women are designed to do for our Heavenly Father.  Continue reading Psalm 127 until then.