Where did chilvalry go?

Another bus ride, another story. Once again there were a good number of women left standing in the aisle of the bus when we left the main stop. The (male) driver yelled back suggesting that some of the guys stand so the ladies could have a seat. No one moved. Not a single one! One of the women standing looked around and commented that chivalry was dead. And I have to admit, I was slightly disgusted that none of the guys stood. But as the day went on, I was trying to figure out exactly why chivalry was dead. And the more I thought about it, I think the killers were none other than us women! We want it both ways, to be considered equal to men and to be able to freely express ourselves and our opinions (no matter our tact), but we want the respect that comes with "submitting to our husbands." When women began seeing the role of the wife as limiting and confined, they began pushing the boundaries of sexuality, the role of women in society, how the workplace should be defined, and their rights. The more they pushed these boundaries, the less  respect it seems they received. We say we want to be independent, confident, and powerful as women, but then we want to be cared for and respected as if we  were humble and respectful women, ourselves. What happened to women acting as if they should be given respect? I think a new goal of mine is to consciously be that kind of woman– one that deserves respect because I give it to those who have authority in my life (including my heavenly Father), and knows and respects the special role that God has given women. We have a truly amazing role to fulfill for the men in our lives, and I really believe that if we take that role seriously, we will truly earn their respect and be able to support them in the way we should. And just maybe...we can bring chivalry back (at least in our own lives) the way we used to see it. Isn't it amazing how God planned everything just right? We all have our own unique roles in life, and if we listen and pray about ours and work to fulfill it, we will enjoy the blessings that follow. We serve an awesome and beyond intelligent God.

Proverbs 31:30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.

Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord," plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.