“Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us” (Rom. 8:37 KJV).
Menopause is the only change in marriage that happens exclusively to women. The dictionary defines it as the period of natural cessation of menstruation occurring usually between the ages of 45 and 50. Some men have been known to experience what is called “male menopause,” but obviously it is not the same thing.
Menopause marks the transition to later life. It can be a traumatic period in which the woman tends to doubt her own womanhood. It’s also a time of mental stress. Many times she won’t be thinking straight. That is why she needs the support of her husband. He may think he’s really done something when he learned how to adjust to her menstrual cycle, but he doesn’t know that was only practice – just wait until she goes through menopause!
Ordinarily, menopause lasts a lot longer than six months, and some women have been known to go through it for three or four years. When menopause hangs on for a long period of time, it can become a crisis. Having as much knowledge you can get of what you are going through helps tremendously. Just realize that it is going to happen, and you will get through it.
Someone once asked me if I believe women of faith had to go through hot flashes or any of the other side effects of menopause, and I said “no.” I’m basing that on the Word and on my own personal experience. I had painless childbirth with two of my children. So I know that it is possible to go through a physical process that is normally distressing and not experience any pain.
The key to going through this period victoriously is a balance of the spiritual side and the natural side. Stand on God’s Word, and get whatever help and emotional support you need. And always remember that in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him that loved us!
Scripture References: 1 Corinthians 10:13; Romans 8:31-38
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Pastor Deborah L. Butler is the first lady Word of Faith International Christian Centre located in Southfield, Michigan where she serves in ministry with her husband, Bishop Keith A. Butler.
Pastor Deborah is a licensed and ordained minister of the Gospel. Her encouraging, yet down-to-earth teaching imparts wisdom from the Word of God into all that hear her speak. One of Pastor Butler’s many duties is serving as the Director of the Women of Virtue Ministry. Pastor Deborah is often called to travel to other ministries to teach and admonish women to walk in the wisdom of God, and to experience peace in every area of their lives.