The Proverbs Lady, Day 7

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

"She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms".

Proverbs 31:17

Good health is a priority for this lady. She takes care of her body in order to serve her husband and children better. Such wisdom in practical things sets her above the rank and file of women. She is truly a jewel. (from "Walking in Wisdom")

My Own Words

It does make it more difficult for us to properly serve and take care of our family if we are in poor health ourselves. I;m not just talking about not using and obusing our bodies with drugs.

It can even hinder us from being active with our kids or hubands, if we are overweight.

Taking care of our bodies through eating right and proper bodily exercise teaching our kids

healthy habits as well. If we are going to do a good job taking care of our family and home, we must take care of ourself first.

The Proverbs 31 Lady, Day 6

Monday, April 26th, 2010

"She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard."
Proverbs 31:16

From the description given in this verse, one readily sees that the virtuous woman is a wise investor. Such transactions as considering a field and buying it add to the financial structure of the home. She aids her husband in adding to the family resources. As our writer of this chapter,
King Lemuel(some think this is another name for Solomon who's mother was Bathsheba, the one teaching him Proverbs 31:10-31) implies in verse 10, her worth is far above rubies.(from "Walking in Wisdom)


MY OWN WORDS

Okay!!!!!!!! I have much room for change here. When it comes to major purchases, there's a very good chance I wouldn't know a good deal, if my life depended on it. If you are one that has business smarts like that referred to in verse 15 and this one, I must say congratulations.
I pray you are a helpful asset to your husband and not a hurt. On the other hand, if you are in the same crowed as me, we simply need to learn how to handle such transactions and do it properly.
As I said from the beginning. She accomplished all she did in a lifetime. If we don't know it now
we can always learn with the right motivation. Unless we choose to, we don't have to stay
ignorant of some things. We can always learn and learn some more.

The Proverbs 31 Lady , Day 5

"She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household,
and a portion to her maidens".
Proverbs 31: 15

She is seen before daylight serving food she has prepared for all her family members as well as her servants. Sensing the needs of her family, she sacrifices sleep to satisfy them. No hour is too late or too early or too late for her to engage in household duties that create a warm and health atmosphere in which to bring up her children. Her example is a source of inspiration for her children to follow. (from the Proverbs commentary, "Walking in Wisdom")

My Own Words
Now I deserve a pat on the back for this one. Most days, I am up around 4:30 or 5:a.m. each morning getting started on my day. Reading my Bible, praying, making my to do list, etc.
About ten years ago was when I began to take notice of the Lady and was informed she was
the example Christian ladies were to follow. For me at the time, I did get up after the sun was up, and then the Lord brought it to my attention how getting up earlier, would help my routine of getting things accomplished as I needed to. In others words, it added "more hours to my day",
for anyone who has ever heard Emily Barnes. Now on the other hand with sacrificing sleep to satisfy my family, I usually don't do well with this. I usually take a nap during the day, and then I go to bed about 9 or 10 p.m. I am not one who normally functions well on little sleep like some
people I know. It's just like that naturally high energy thing. I just really wander how or why it happens for some and not others. Sometimes I could really use knowing their secrets, although
the ones I've asked claim to not know why they are as energetic as they are. Like that really helps me a lot. Once again, all I know to do is give it to the Lord. If He thinks I should be able to do more on less fuel, I pray He will take of that for me. Now I will say, I am usually pretty good when it comes to staying up with a sick child. God does help me in these times. Otherwise, I pray He will give me peace with my self as I am.
If you are doing well in this area, then praise the Lord. If you need help, then take it to the Lord and let Him do the rest.
Have A Blessed Day.
Stephanie

The Central Baptist Church Kids Choir

Sunday, April 25th, 2010


Introducing Our CBC
Kids Choir

Our fourth born is third from right.
He loves to sing and it shows.

We, their parents, are proud
of them.

Proverbs 31 Woman, Day 4

Friday, April 23, 2010

"She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar".
Proverbs 31:14

'Not only does the virtuous woman manage the affairs of her household, she keeps her eyes open for any business deal that will profit her family. As those who deal in merchandise, she like the merchants who travel in ships, brings food from fertile places. She spares neither energy nor money to provide the very best for those who call her wife or mother'. ("Walking in Wisdom")

My Own Comments

Not only does she manage running her home well, but she is also capable of recognizing and taking advantage of a good business deal that will benefit her family. This is one of my weak areas. I know nothing about business deals and for the time being, I have no motivation to learn
about it. My husband has been and does take care of any and all business decisions. I don't even help in this area and so far I believe we are both just fine with this arrangement.
However, if you are one that is capable of properly making such decisions to where your family does profit, that is wonderful. "IF", and this is a big "IF", you are the kind of woman in which verses 11-12 speaks of, the kind that can be trusted in all ways, I'm sure your husband should find you to be a great asset to his life and your family. Now I'm not talking about a domineering wife who pretty much controls all the money, regardless of her husbands thoughts and preferences. I'm not talking about a woman who has no respect for his desires and considers him someone of lower intelligence than herself. That is a whole other thing with what I'm talking about. What I'm talking about those ladies who are in a marriage in which you both have mutual respect for each others wants and desire(which is how it should be). If you are like me and this is a weakness for you, don't be discouraged. This is one of the many character traits we can give to the Lord.
Let's ask Him to please send us encouragement to better our business wise skills if this is something that would make us a better help meet to our husbands. If put in the right situation,
we may handle this better than we think, and we would make our husbands/children right proud of us. If this is the case, let's ask the Lord to give us peace with this issue. Either way, let's take it to the Lord and let Him take it from there.
Have a blessed day,
Stephanie

The Prov. 31 Woman Day 3

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010

"She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands".
Proverbs 31:13

'The virtuous woman is not only morally pure but industrious and hardworking. With her own hands, she provides things necessary for the home and family. Her priority is to fill her domestic responsibilities. With a warm spirit and working hands, she labors productively'. (from "Walking in Wisdom")



I know. For those of you who are keeping up with these Proverb verses you are already feeling overwhelmed with all the lady does. Well, we are going to have to slow down, calm down,
regroup, and make sure we are buckled up, because we are really only just beginning. It is to early to already allow our selves to be defeated. we must pick up our feet, pick up our chin, and look at this verse 13. Let's look at the meaning of our word(from our comments "Walking in Wisdom), "industrious"-working diligently: hard-working, conscientious, and energetic. I have been working on this Proverbs 31 Lady thing for almost 22 years old, and I still don't have this one down. I am almost 42 years old and there are 80 year old's that can work circles around me. I have never been a high energy person and I have often wondered what makes you one if you are one. I honestly need to know their secrets and what I'm doing wrong.
Now let's look at the words "worketh willingly with her hands". I agree with commentator on this. She works and does this in her home for and is productive in her work. She does it with a glad and willing heart and does not feel she needs more out side her home to be happy. Her family and her home are her priority.
This I have no problem with. My heart has always been in the home with my family. I have and get total satisfaction with my home and family. I know some women do not get this at all. Some say they must have an out. Much could be said here. I can hear the Women's Lib yelling now.
They will have to yell. I feel completely liberated and at peace with who I am and what I do.
If you are one who feels you have no choice but to work outside the home, I encourage you to seek the Lord on this. He knows your heart, and He has been know to perform miracles if they were necessary for those who have faith and believe.
May God bless those who are at home and enjoy it, those who are not and wish to be, and may God especially bless those who should be, could be, and yet do not want to be.

The Proverbs 31 Woman, Cont

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

" The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life".

'Faithful to her husband, she gives him no reason not to trust her. She proves her fidelity and faithfulness to him in deeds as well as words. Because she is a good keeper at home, he need not go abroad to take spoil from the others. Her love and companionship enrich his life and give him cause to be happy. She honors and serves him to the point that he need not be concerned that she will do anything contrary to his wished. All the days of her life she will be devoted to him,keeping the vowels of marriage. She will do him good and not evil. He can confidently go about his task, knowing that she is his trusted help meet'.
From the commentary, "Walking in Wisdom"

My Own Comments
I know these verses do not set well with a whole lot of women. But, it is God's Word, and if
when we live by His word with a right attitude, it is a blessed life. Don't knock it til you've tried it.