Greetings sisters!
That was a beautiful sunset here last night. It's been a bit stormy here and the different clouds add to the sunset! Glory to God for all good things in this world!
Today I am sharing the end part Proverbs 31 to encourage us women to keep pressing on with diligence and strength!
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
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.
She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.
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.
She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.
She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.
She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.
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.
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.
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.
She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.
She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.
Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.
Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.
Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.
Proverbs 31:10-31
It's just encouraging isn't it! Hard work is pleasing to God, as being idle is not. It is in works that are useful and benefit others of course! And we know order is also of God and for example the house itself needs a lot of work to keep order in it.
I'm also sharing some scriptures on what we don't want to be...
I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding;And, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, and nettles had covered the face thereof, and the stone wall thereof was broken down.Then I saw, and considered it well: I looked upon it, and received instruction.Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth; and thy want as an armed man.Proverbs 24:30-34
Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.Proverbs 19:15
The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.Proverbs 12:27
And in this age we live in with all the entertainment and pleasure seeking on offer, it's just a sad state of affairs. But let us labour in good works and for others, indeed as unto the Lord and He sees! So keep pressing on with strength sisters! And I will strive to here. Yes we may have physical weaknesses in these bodies to press through or they may hinder us but we can press through a lot and to keep moving is even better for us. But yes sometimes you become so limited and need to rest and that's good too! There are times and seasons for these things so let us be patient through it all and looking to the Lord our God!
Also as it mentions in that Proverbs 31 scripture, the fear of the Lord. This is the beginning of wisdom and we do want to be wise women. No not worldly wise as that is foolishness to God but wise from fearing Him and obeying His ways.
Keep pressing on in all good things sister! Keep the faith! Love to you in His name.
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