About a month ago I was reading in the book of Proverbs chapter 31. I had read it before, but I didn't really think about the amazing words and high value they hold. If you are unfamiliar with it here it is:
Proverbs 31: 10-31
10 A wife of noble character who can find?
She is worth far more than rubies.
11 Her husband has full confidence in her
and lacks nothing of value.
12 She brings him good, not harm,
all the days of her life.
13 She selects wool and flax
and works with eager hands.
14 She is like the merchant ships,
bringing her food from afar.
15 She gets up while it is still night;
she provides food for her family
and portions for her female servants.
16 She considers a field and buys it;
out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.
17 She sets about her work vigorously;
her arms are strong for her tasks.
18 She sees that her trading is profitable,
and her lamp does not go out at night.
19 In her hand she holds the distaff
and grasps the spindle with her fingers.
20 She opens her arms to the poor
and extends her hands to the needy.
21 When it snows, she has no fear for her household;
for all of them are clothed in scarlet.
22 She makes coverings for her bed;
she is clothed in fine linen and purple.
23 Her husband is respected at the city gate,
where he takes his seat among the elders of the land.
24 She makes linen garments and sells them,
and supplies the merchants with sashes.
25 She is clothed with strength and dignity;
she can laugh at the days to come.
26 She speaks with wisdom,
and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
27 She watches over the affairs of her household
and does not eat the bread of idleness.
28 Her children arise and call her blessed;
her husband also, and he praises her:
29 “Many women do noble things,
but you surpass them all.”
30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;
but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.
31 Honor her for all that her hands have done,
and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.
I love these beautiful words. They inspire me to seek the Lord daily and learn about who He wants me to be. They also inspire me to learn how to cook, sew (to some capacity) and continue to keep learning how to love. Tonight I baked (not a huge step out of my cooking comfort zone) and sewed my first buttons on some coats! It was actually kind of fun!
I have so much to learn, but that excites me. I want to be wise, encouraging, hard working, caring, and so much more. It seems exhausting and yet wonderful! I really should learn how to cook meals other than the regular mac & cheese and hamburger helper. I mean, really! I'm out of college but if you looked in my pantry you couldn't tell! Anywho, this is what has been on my heart as of lately so I thought I would share. Have a goodnight.
Until Next Time,
~Taren
