Wednesday, June 22, 2005

It's not just my height that's short


Growing up, my one wish was that I would be taller than my mom, who stands a towering 4 foot 10 inches. Thankfully, I passed this in my early teen years, thanks to good ol' Pops who spans 6 foot 2 inches. I'm not quite half way in between them, but at 5'3", I'm content. My spiritual life is where I fall short. I fail to spend time in the Word on a daily basis, although I'm doing better. I fail to consistently pray for my husband, and I fail to pray that I will be molded into the Proverbs 31 woman. Then I remember that the woman that inspired him to write this had been an adulterer, had been a sinner, and had been redeemed. May I remember that I am truly saved, and be willing to make the changes that will make me more like her.


Epilogue: The Wife of Noble Character

10 [c] 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 dark;
she provides food for her family
and portions for her servant girls.

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 Give her the reward she has earned,
and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.

posted by Amstaff Mom | 5:50 AM




3 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Right on the mark--she and you are redeemed!

8:15 AM  
Blogger Greg said...

For a wedding gift to Sydney, I drew a portrait of her with this verse scripted below and had it matted and framed. It hangs in our bedroom. It is a great verse. ;)

8:52 AM  
Blogger Amstaff Mom said...

Very sweet. I've had a printed copy on my fridge for about a year, hoping I would memorize it while I raided the fridge. It hasn't worked past the first few verses yet.

9:23 AM  

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