The Resolution for Women

by Priscilla Shirer

  I WILL be quick to listen, slow to speak, and esteem others more highly than myself.

  I WILL forgive those who have wronged me and reconcile with those I have wronged.

  I WILL not tolerate evil influences in myself or my home but will embrace a life of purity.

  I WILL pursue justice, love mercy, and extend compassion toward others.

  I WILL be faithful to my husband and honor him in my conduct and in my conversation, and will aspire to be a suitable partner for him to help him reach his God-given potential.

  I WILL teach my children to love God, respect authority, and live responsibly.

  I WILL cultivate a peaceful home where God’s presence is sensed.

  I WILL make today’s decisions with tomorrow’s impact in mind and consider my current choices in light of future generations.

  I WILL courageously work with the strength God provides to fulfill this resolution for the rest of my life and for His glory.

  As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD. (Joshua 24:15 NASB)

  Notes

  1. Joshua Harris, Sex Is Not the Problem, Lust Is (Sisters, OR: Multnomah, 2003), 120.

  2. “Hosanna,” Words & Music by Brooke Fraser © 2006 Brooke Fraser/Hillsong Publishing (Admin. in the U.S. and Canada at EMICMGPUBLISHING.COM).

  3. Gary A. Haugen, Just Courage (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity, 2008), 1.

  4. Shaunti Feldhahn, For Women Only (Sisters, OR: Multnomah, 2004), 93.

  5. Kay Arthur, Emilie Barnes, and Donna Otto, Youniquely Woman (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 2008), 12–13.