"She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant. Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come."
Lord God, You reveal in your Word examples that I am so grateful for---examples for me to analyze and follow. I see here in this passage that your ideal woman made or produced items to sell. Show me, Father, what I should be selling; what is my "fine linen" or my "girdles?" Lord, I ask you to clothe me in strength and honor, for your honor and glory. I rejoice in the time to come because through diligence, and following your lead, my future is secure. You, Lord, have provided me with a hope and a future. I rejoice in you! Amen and amen.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Monday, April 13, 2009
Proverbs 31:22-23
"She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple. Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land."
Thank you, Lord God, for covering me with your righteousness. Being in a right standing with you is so rich, better than tapestries, silk and purple. Lord, help me to be in a right standing with my husband so that I will encourage him to be a leader, not only in our home but also "in the gates" and "among the elders." In the holy name of Jesus, Amen.
Thank you, Lord God, for covering me with your righteousness. Being in a right standing with you is so rich, better than tapestries, silk and purple. Lord, help me to be in a right standing with my husband so that I will encourage him to be a leader, not only in our home but also "in the gates" and "among the elders." In the holy name of Jesus, Amen.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Proverbs 31:12-13
"She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands."
Heavenly Father, You have blessed me with a wonderful husband. Help me to be like your ideal Proverbs 31 woman who does my husband good and not evil all the days of my life. Teach me, Lord, what it is that is good for him and prompt me to do such, eagerly. Teach me, Lord, what is the evil I must avoid, now and always. Show me how to seek "wool and flax" in the days ahead. Let me always work willingly with my hands, even when I'd rather be lazy. Lord, help me not be lazy. Thank you, Jesus. Amen.
Heavenly Father, You have blessed me with a wonderful husband. Help me to be like your ideal Proverbs 31 woman who does my husband good and not evil all the days of my life. Teach me, Lord, what it is that is good for him and prompt me to do such, eagerly. Teach me, Lord, what is the evil I must avoid, now and always. Show me how to seek "wool and flax" in the days ahead. Let me always work willingly with my hands, even when I'd rather be lazy. Lord, help me not be lazy. Thank you, Jesus. Amen.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Proverbs 31:20-21
"She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet."
Heavenly Father, Thank you for all the blessings you provide for me. Your provision is abundant. Remind me often to give to others of the blessings you have given me. Keep me able, ready and willing to stretch out my hand to the poor and needy. I do not want to be found lacking in the area of the ministry of generosity. The words, "Lord, when were you naked, and we clothed you? When were you hungry, and we fed you?" are powerful challenges of what it means to reach forth my hands to the needy. Lord, I know that you are faithful and that I do not need to "fear the snow" because you provide all my household needs. You clothe us with scarlet. Thank you for shedding your scarlet, crimson blood that we may be clothed in righteousness---Jesus's righteousness. Because of Him, Amen.
Heavenly Father, Thank you for all the blessings you provide for me. Your provision is abundant. Remind me often to give to others of the blessings you have given me. Keep me able, ready and willing to stretch out my hand to the poor and needy. I do not want to be found lacking in the area of the ministry of generosity. The words, "Lord, when were you naked, and we clothed you? When were you hungry, and we fed you?" are powerful challenges of what it means to reach forth my hands to the needy. Lord, I know that you are faithful and that I do not need to "fear the snow" because you provide all my household needs. You clothe us with scarlet. Thank you for shedding your scarlet, crimson blood that we may be clothed in righteousness---Jesus's righteousness. Because of Him, Amen.
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Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Proverbs 31:14-15
"She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar. She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens."
Lord God, there are so many varied ways You have designed that I, as a wife and mother, can bless my household. Thank you for the infinite variety I find in serving You by serving them. Thank you for the reminder to serve healthy food, even when it isn't the most convenient. Lord, grant me the wisdom and strength to gather food from afar, to work in the early part of the day and to encourage healthy, appropriate portions. Praise God from whom all blessings flow! Amen
Lord God, there are so many varied ways You have designed that I, as a wife and mother, can bless my household. Thank you for the infinite variety I find in serving You by serving them. Thank you for the reminder to serve healthy food, even when it isn't the most convenient. Lord, grant me the wisdom and strength to gather food from afar, to work in the early part of the day and to encourage healthy, appropriate portions. Praise God from whom all blessings flow! Amen
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