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Day 3 SHE PLANS MEALS

This one is a tricky one for me, as I do not naturally, usually do this.  I am more of a: Let's see what I have in the fridge/pantry/freezer that I can whip together into a nutricious meal that everyone will eat.  I do have a few favourite concoctions, but most of them do not require too much planning.  The scriptures in Prov 31 says that she(the wife of noble character):

15 "She gets up while it is still dark;

she provides food for her family

and portions for her servant girls." NIV
 
wow-gets up before dark, eh? That's tough for me.  I am definately NOT a morning person by nature. 
 
Lord, let me be an example for my daughter, of the wife and mother that you called me to be.  May my submitting to you show just how much I love you and long to know you more!

She always makes life easier for her husband.

She always makes life easier for her husband...

A wife's hand can do many things.  It can be clasped in prayer, for a shared burden, or it can gently turn his  stubborn head.  It can work tirelessly with the goal of togetherness in sight.  It can provide relief to his aching muscles,  or wipe the sweat from his tired brow.  It can mix, knead, press, or roll delicacies for her beloved to taste. 

 

 

Whatever the hand is set to do, may it always be outstretched to YOU oh God, for you are our strength!! 

SHE IS VALUABLE AND TRUSTWORTHY

DAY 1

What does it mean to be valuable and trustworthy?

Something that is valuable, is precious, and cared for.  It is protected and cherished.  It is set aside and looked upon with amazement. 

 For someone to be trustworthy, they will have earned it.  They are reliable, never failing and therefore worthy of that trust.

Lord, let me be such a woman! Worthy of the trust that my family and friends set on me.  Let me be of extreme value in this world, as I set out upon this journey with you!

A Wife of Noble Character

I read prov 31:10-31 last night, and I wrote down the things that stood out to me-and the things I feel that the Lord is telling me;

A Wife of Noble Character:

She is valuable and trustworthy
She always makes life easier for her husband
She plans meals
She invests, succeeds at it and re-invests the profits
She works willingly, with excitement
She is always available to her husband and children
She is ready to work
She is generous with her time, and provides covering for her family
She speaks only highly of her husband
She has quiet strength and dignity
She has a sense of humour
She shares knowledge
She delegates, and is not lazy
She is worthy of her family's praise
She surpasses others' nobility
She honours God
God will honour her efforts.

Whew, Lord, I pray that you will teach me to become this woman! Each day I will look at one characteristic and what it means to me today...

~Deb~

Mom, guess what?

It's amazing how a child's mind works.  My son just came home from school-and came in the door with a "Guess what, Mom?".  I thought he was going to tell me that he had found out today that he had made the soccer team that he had tried out for last week, but no...I went to the front door, and was surprised to see that he had brought a friend home(without asking). Surprise! What am I going to say the poor dear, but-"ah, is is ok with your Mom?" and (darling son of mine, you need to ask and get permission BEFORE bringing someone home) What if I was in the shower? lol I am glad that he is branching out-we have quite a few years with only cousins for friends(he has 7 of them).  He has made 4 new friends this year-and for that I am thankful!

I had been working in the corporate world for quite a while (just past 4 years) when we had a visit from head office.  At about 9:30am on a day in June-this year, I was asked to step into an office, and was told, basically that our branch was closing, and my position was no longer required.  I was one of 2 people that was not transferred to another branch in the area. 
I have come to peace with that day-an amazing summer-spent home and abroad with my Hubby and kids has helped a lot! The fact that this was "round 3" of this type of cut softened the blow.  I was thankful to get out when I did-as I said, to enjoy the beautiful summer.
I know GOD has amazing plans for me, and I can't wait to see them unfold!!