She continues....
"#3 – When you read Proverbs 31, don’t get hung up on the accomplishments. God’s value in my life as described in this chapter was not all that I did but in what He was able to do through me to His glory for the benefit of my home and family---and ultimately all that I had opportunity to influence. Look past the linens, wool, flax, ships, food fetched from afar, field buying, vineyard planting, etc, etc, etc, and know that what pleased God in all this was not the amount of things done, not the superwoman “look at all I did image” nor even the certain kind of (who do you have now in your culture? ) Martha Stewart/Betty Crocker/Florence Nightengale/superwoman /supermodel type combo. He looks at the heart & judges accordingly. It is there that His pleasure is found. You may not have a vineyard, spindle, home-made bed coverings nor sell sashes to a merchant, but if God has not made that a requirement for your life, He is pleased in what you faithfully do for His glory. Find out what his job is for you, and then do it. This is what He values.
#4. Lastly, my wish as you read Proverbs 31 is that you’d be encouraged with the goal and vision of this woman; it reflects God’s design and thus is infinitely beautiful and good. Don’t let my perfect Priscilla image daunt you. (You should’ve seen the postscript my husband wanted to add!) This chapter is the intricate description from the mind of an all wise Father to his daughters as you strive to serve him and your families in efficient, selfless, diligent, and ever so beautiful service. Don’t dismiss me in discouragement; embrace the glory of finding in these verses what God’s design looks like for your setting!
You need to get to your discussion, but my advice, again, is to set aside discussing tips on how to balance a water jug on your head while carrying two kids on your hip (a clear example, by the way, that ample hips can be an asset), and instead focus on Jehovah God and how His awesome design of being a worker at home starts in the heart!
Sincerely, cheering you on—The Proverbs 31 Woman "
"#3 – When you read Proverbs 31, don’t get hung up on the accomplishments. God’s value in my life as described in this chapter was not all that I did but in what He was able to do through me to His glory for the benefit of my home and family---and ultimately all that I had opportunity to influence. Look past the linens, wool, flax, ships, food fetched from afar, field buying, vineyard planting, etc, etc, etc, and know that what pleased God in all this was not the amount of things done, not the superwoman “look at all I did image” nor even the certain kind of (who do you have now in your culture? ) Martha Stewart/Betty Crocker/Florence Nightengale/superwoman /supermodel type combo. He looks at the heart & judges accordingly. It is there that His pleasure is found. You may not have a vineyard, spindle, home-made bed coverings nor sell sashes to a merchant, but if God has not made that a requirement for your life, He is pleased in what you faithfully do for His glory. Find out what his job is for you, and then do it. This is what He values.
#4. Lastly, my wish as you read Proverbs 31 is that you’d be encouraged with the goal and vision of this woman; it reflects God’s design and thus is infinitely beautiful and good. Don’t let my perfect Priscilla image daunt you. (You should’ve seen the postscript my husband wanted to add!) This chapter is the intricate description from the mind of an all wise Father to his daughters as you strive to serve him and your families in efficient, selfless, diligent, and ever so beautiful service. Don’t dismiss me in discouragement; embrace the glory of finding in these verses what God’s design looks like for your setting!
You need to get to your discussion, but my advice, again, is to set aside discussing tips on how to balance a water jug on your head while carrying two kids on your hip (a clear example, by the way, that ample hips can be an asset), and instead focus on Jehovah God and how His awesome design of being a worker at home starts in the heart!
Sincerely, cheering you on—The Proverbs 31 Woman "
Okay, I don't want to compete with the Proverbs 31 woman, but doesn't she look a little "manly" in your photo? Maybe its just that she forgot to put on blush before she went out to water the camels.
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