A Virtuous Woman

I have a bookmark that is placed between pages in my Bible. It's a girly bookmark framed with pink and purple flowers but in the middle it has a print of Proverbs 31:25-31 and I'd like to share it with you...

A Virtuous Woman

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. Favor is deceitful and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised. Give her the fruit of her hand and let her own works praise her in the gates.

It can be pretty convicting when you read the word of God and realize you're not living up to your potential. I know and understand that God doesn't ask us to do anything that we aren't capable of accomplishing. We are suppose to find strength and comfort in our Lord. Christians are suppose to be "set-apart" but far too often we let the world cloud our view of heavenly riches - even heavenly goals. God gives divine promises of a "new" life and asks very little of us.

There are areas in my life where I need to apply the traits of a "Virtuous Woman". I know it isn't easy because I already try very hard. Time and time again I fail. I do find peace knowing that God sees the depth of my heart and He knows the things I struggle with because He dwells inside of me.

I'm going to keep praying and looking up for strength because without that strength I may never accomplish anything! I challenge you to do the same!

PRAYER:

Lord, I realize that I have walls built up in areas in my life and I come to you to ask that you tear down those walls so that I can move forward in life with a clear and open heart. There have been things that I have done, Father, that I am even ashamed to mention but I come before you know to ask your forgiveness. Give me wisdom to know when to hold my tongue and when to speak up, Lord. Help me in my journey as I prepare to also help other women who deal with the same struggles. May we openly (without judgment) seek your ways Lord and implement them into our lives fully. Thank you for your blessings Lord. Amen.