Living at a Higher Standard: The Life of a M.U.C.H. Woman

Luke 12:48 – “To whom much is given, much will be required in return; and when someone has been entrusted with much, even more will be required.”

Let’s take a moment to reflect on the word “entrust.”

One definition of entrust is to place something in someone’s care or protection.

When someone is entrusted with something, it means they have been given a responsibility—a task or duty—that they are expected to handle with care and integrity. The very act of entrusting implies a level of trust in their ability to manage and protect what’s been given.

So, what am I getting at here? Well, if you had a chance to listen to the latest episode of the I Am M.U.C.H. Woman Podcast, you have already heard me share about the origins of M.U.C.H. Woman.

Twenty years ago, back in college, I began calling myself a “M.U.C.H. Woman” in relation to how I viewed romantic relationships. I told myself that I was a much woman, and in that, I believed that “to whom much is given, much is required in return.” I thought about how in Genesis 2:22 it says, “Then the Lord God made a woman from the rib and brought her to the man.” Back then, I thought, If I’m going to be ‘given’ to a man, then he needs to understand that he is being entrusted with a ‘much’ woman, and it’s expected that he handle my care responsibly.

I used to say this in a jovial way, encouraging myself to remember that I was a great woman, and the right man would recognize that and treat me with the care I deserved. Understanding that I was a M.U.C.H. woman meant that I would carry myself as such. It also meant that I wouldn’t settle for anything less than what I truly deserved.

Fast forward to today, and with M.U.C.H. Ministries now being a part of my life’s purpose, the idea of being a M.U.C.H. woman has taken on even greater depth. It’s no longer just about how we show up in romantic relationships, but about how we show up in every area of our lives. Being a M.U.C.H. woman means living at a higher standard in all aspects—honoring God with our thoughts, actions, and behaviors. And not settling for less in any area of life.

However, the reality is that choosing not to settle often means we’ll have to wait. We might have to wait for the man who is also committed to living at a higher standard, with a heart to honor and glorify God (and who also bears good fruit - Matthew 7:16-23). We might have to wait for that job opportunity that best aligns with our career aspirations. We might have to delay purchasing something we want because buying it too soon could put us in a financial bind. We might have to wait for the right time to have an important conversation, because the other person isn’t yet ready.

A M.U.C.H. woman understands that the choices she makes should honor God and herself. She avoids making decisions that would lower her standard or put her in a worse situation. A M.U.C.H. woman isn’t perfect, but she makes intentional decisions—decisions that reflect her values, that honor God, and that respect herself and others. This includes being honest about where she is emotionally and what kind of growth she desires. A M.U.C.H. woman takes the time to discover her true self and lives in alignment with that identity. She starts by knowing that she was created by God in His image (Genesis 1:27) and continues her journey of transformation in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17).

To God Be the Glory, Forever and Ever. Amen.