<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div dir="ltr"><span style="color: rgb(72, 72, 72); font-family: Forte; font-size: 24pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">A Strong Woman Vs. A Woman Of Strength</span><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><br></div><div><span style="background-color: white;">Author unknown</span></div><div><span style="color: rgb(72, 72, 72); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; background-color: white; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br></span></div><div><span style="color: rgb(72, 72, 72); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; background-color: white; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">A strong woman works out every day, </span></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(72, 72, 72);"><span style="background-color: white;">Pride in her appearance she portrays, </span><br><span style="background-color: white;">But a woman of strength kneels to pray, </span><br><span style="background-color: white;">Her soul in shape, God leading the way. </span><br><br><span style="background-color: white;">A strong woman claims she isn't afraid of anything, </span><br><span style="background-color: white;">Looking forward to challenges each day will bring, </span><br><span style="background-color: white;">Women of strength show courage in the midst of fear, </span><br><span style="background-color: white;">Declaring triumph through faith because God is near. </span><br><br><span style="background-color: white;">Strong women won't let anyone get the best of them, </span><br><span style="background-color: white;">So skilled in defenses even if they have to pretend, </span><br><span style="background-color: white;">Yet a woman of strength gives her best to everyone, </span><br><span style="background-color: white;">And even on a cloud filled day still bright as the sun. </span><br><br><span style="background-color: white;">A strong woman relies on the physical attributes making her tough, </span><br><span style="background-color: white;">In her search for power and money she will never have enough, </span><br><span style="background-color: white;">A woman of strength understands that it's not about material stuff, </span><br><span style="background-color: white;">Knowing that before becoming a diamond first she'll be in the rough. </span><br><br><span style="background-color: white;">A strong woman sometimes disguises her feelings shadowed by clouds, </span><br><span style="background-color: white;">Unhinged when challenged on her policy becoming boisterous and loud, </span><br><span style="background-color: white;">A woman of strength concerns herself not with judgment from others, </span><br><span style="background-color: white;">And will not let business interfere with commitments as a wife and mother. </span><br><br><span style="background-color: white;">A strong woman is easily impatient back and forth she will begin to pace, </span><br><span style="background-color: white;">Counting on her holier than thou attitude instead of depending on faith, </span><br><span style="background-color: white;">A woman of strength is assured trust in God will always carry her through, </span><br><span style="background-color: white;">And at the Creator's appointed time she'll receive all that is justly due. </span><br><br><span style="background-color: white;">A strong woman makes mistakes and avoids the same for tomorrow, </span><br><span style="background-color: white;">Refusing to take time looking back with reverence and Godly sorrow, </span><br><span style="background-color: white;">The woman of strength realizes life's mistakes no matter how slim, </span><br><span style="background-color: white;">While thanking God for the blessings as she capitalizes on them. </span><br><br><span style="background-color: white;">A strong woman walks head first with no doubt in her mind, </span><br><span style="background-color: white;">No matter what, she'll not make this mistake a second time, </span><br><span style="background-color: white;">But a woman of strength knows God will catch her when she falls, </span><br><span style="background-color: white;">So when a situation arises again, she's not afraid to answer the call. </span><br><br><span style="background-color: white;">A strong woman wears the look of confidence on her face, </span><br><span style="background-color: white;">Always doing whatever it takes to finish, seeking only first place, </span><br><span style="background-color: white;">The woman of strength competes with an emotional sense of grace, </span><br><span style="background-color: white;">Understanding it's more important to run a Holy Spirit filled race. </span><br><br><span style="background-color: white;">A strong woman has faith that for the journey she'll have enough, </span><br><span style="background-color: white;">No matter how uneven the terrain or roads being rocky and rough, </span><br><span style="background-color: white;">A woman of strength knows it's in the journey she will become strong, </span><br><span style="background-color: white;">And the love of God is forever with her, no matter how difficult or long. </span><br><br><span style="background-color: white;">A strong woman when uninformed thinks that she is being mistreated, </span><br><span style="background-color: white;">In the end her physical attributes fail causing doubt to become seeded, </span><br><span style="background-color: white;">A woman of strength will compromise as a little give and take is needed, </span><br><span style="background-color: white;">Why? Because a lesson not learned the first time is soon to be repeated. </span><br><br><span style="background-color: white;">Ladies start everyday on your knees with supplication & prayer, </span><br><span style="background-color: white;">Trust and believe that God will always get you from here to there, </span><br><span style="background-color: white;">And should your giant steps seem to be moving only inch by inch, </span><br><span style="background-color: white;">The journey is not as A Strong Woman but A Woman Of Strength. </span><br><br><span style="background-color: white;">Realize his-story is not the preverbal or only meaning of the word history, </span><br><span style="background-color: white;">Read the poem titled, 'Women Preachers & Pastors In The Ministry? ' </span><br><span style="background-color: white;">This male chauvinistic attitude's deceitfully titled, 'The Same Old Song, ' </span><br><span style="background-color: white;">No wonder society thinks a woman can't compete & this is totally wrong. </span><br><br><span style="background-color: white;">Difference between farther & further,1 is distance,1 is to understand, </span><br><span style="background-color: white;">Where Motherhood is instinctive however it has to be learned by man, </span><br><span style="background-color: white;">A woman carries a life form up to & maybe more than 9 months long, </span><br><span style="background-color: white;">Man can't stand to be with a crying for baby 2 hours and he is strong? </span><br><br><span style="background-color: white;">It is thousands of years later, man still cries, 'first the woman was deceived, ' </span><br><span style="background-color: white;">As Adam looked at God and said, 'it was that woman you gave me' oh Eve? </span><br><span style="background-color: white;">It always happens that when things go wrong we are quick to pass the blame? </span><br><span style="background-color: white;">Sin didn't manifest till Adam ate the fruit as well but he put it on Eve's name. </span><br><br><span style="background-color: white;">Every woman is a catalyst for any little girl to become the same, </span><br><span style="background-color: white;">So the question is what will be the consequences from her name? </span><br><span style="background-color: white;">Strong relays an outward appearance yet under pressure it cracks, </span><br><span style="background-color: white;">And only through strength will she be able to withstand the attack. </span><br><br><span style="background-color: white;">Girls beware, because the road traveled is both winding and long, </span><br><span style="background-color: white;">And for this very reason you will surely have to more than strong, </span><br><span style="background-color: white;">This should inform you that an arduous trek is measured in length, </span><br><span style="background-color: white;">The main reason it takes intestinal fortitude only found in strength. </span><br><br><span style="background-color: white;">Now for an excellent example relaying exactly what we mean, </span><br><span style="background-color: white;">The United States Marine Corps, 'Female Engagement Team, ' </span><br><span style="background-color: white;">Women in Afghanistan not in rear support yet on the front line, </span><br><span style="background-color: white;">Not so much physically strong as through strength in the mind. </span><br><br><span style="background-color: white;">Isn't it amazing disciples from miraculous powers were big and strong, </span><br><span style="background-color: white;">Peter cut off a servant's ear but denied Christ 3 times it didn't last long, </span><br><span style="background-color: white;">Yet two Mary's and Salome the weaker sex faithfully stood by at length, </span><br><span style="background-color: white;">Face to face with adversity you will only pass through fire with strength. </span><br><br><span style="background-color: white;">Blacks sat in the back of the bus for years although it was wrong, </span><br><span style="background-color: white;">Now imagine how many men complied who were big and Strong, </span><br><span style="background-color: white;">But, it was a female, Rosa Parks, who would not budge one inch, </span><br><span style="background-color: white;">Yet another example of what it means for women to have Strength. </span><br><br><span style="background-color: white;">Certain things capture your eye but pursue only those that capture the heart, </span><br><span style="background-color: white;">Although an, 'Ancient Indian Proverb' yet Solomon gave the verse its start, </span><br><span style="background-color: white;">Likewise, don't seek after frivols material things that only make you Strong, </span><br><span style="background-color: white;">For Strength is the seed of eternal roots to remain even after you're gone. </span><br><br><span style="background-color: white;">The association of motherhood is something truly unique, </span><br><span style="background-color: white;">And only through inner Strength can you reach your peak, </span><br><span style="background-color: white;">As the Strongest will tire from repetitions they must repeat, </span><br><span style="background-color: white;">Because the latter without proper rest is destined to be weak. </span><br><br><span style="background-color: white;">Imagine how tough women have to be not just bearing and raising their child, </span><br><span style="background-color: white;">While at the same time many have to control their spouse from running wild, </span><br><span style="background-color: white;">A single or married mom with a tight knit family that's united for any length, </span><br><span style="background-color: white;">Not so much from a Strong Woman as it is through, 'A Woman Of Strength.' </span><br><br><span style="background-color: white;">With all the aforementioned qualifications it is a mystery, </span><br><span style="background-color: white;">Why many believe women should not preach in the ministry, </span><br><span style="background-color: white;">Birth, feed, raise, clothe and impact men with knowledge, </span><br><span style="background-color: white;">Of a multitude of wisdom they'll never receive in college. </span><br><br><span style="background-color: white;">This poetic tribute is a, 'Shout-Out' to any woman everywhere, </span><br><span style="background-color: white;">Seemingly impossible circumstances faced head on the scare, </span><br><span style="background-color: white;">By the armor of faith fear of the unknown shall not make a dent, </span><br><span style="background-color: white;">They are withstanding not by outward Strong but inner Strength. 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