Behind Every Great Man, There is a Great Woman.

John Bevere came and spoke at my school the other night.
It was one of the most enriching teachings I have heard in a while.

However, he made this statement,
"Behind every great man, there is a great woman."

And out of all his thought provoking points, this was the one that stuck out the most to me. I just kept pondering and thinking about this statement.

My whole life I have been the star of the show. (Please see home videos)
I was the funny one, the charismatic one, and the one who wanted everyone's attention.

The thought of being behind someone, instead of in front of them is quite unnatural for me. I like to be known. I like to be in front.
(let's just be honest, we all kind of have that desire)

Anyways, I just kept thinking how two years ago or even a year ago, I could not comprehend the idea of a "helpmate."What did that even mean when people told me about that is what a woman was to be to a man?

Seriously, people. I just did not understand why the woman was suppose to help the man. I mean wasn't the man suppose to help the woman? She is the one who is cleaning, raising their children, and keeping the whole house together. This was the truth that I stood my ground.

When I met that man, he would come alongside my show. Help me become great. Let me be the star.

Until recently........

The Lord has done a great work in this little selfish, self absorbed heart of mine. He has brought fresh revelation.

When I heard, John Bevere's statement, my heart cried out, "yes that is what I want to be, behind a great man. I want to help make him great. I want my gifts to help make his gifts the best they could be. I want to serve and help accomplish his dreams."

Over the past five months, I have been going through a season of contentment. I am content in life, completely. I wouldn't want to change a thing. My life is so beautiful. It is the best.

Yet, I am so thankful that the Lord is changing my heart through small things that is preparing me for marriage.

Don't get me wrong, I love being single. But I do not want this season of singleness to be fruitless.

During this season, I want to become the great woman that will stand behind that great man one day.

 that is all for now.


back to homework.

love,
jocelyn elizabeth