Through the Bible - 1 Kings 19 - 2 Kings 1. John 3:1-4:15
Good morning,
As we celebrate Mother's Day this weekend I thought that we'd go to Proverbs 31 where we read of the "P-31" wife. The same qualities that make a virtuous wife make a capable, a blessed mother.
Prov 31:10-12A good woman is hard to find,
and worth far more than diamonds.
Her husband trusts her without reserve,
and never has reason to regret it. (from THE MESSAGE)
or from the NKJV:
and worth far more than diamonds.
Her husband trusts her without reserve,
and never has reason to regret it. (from THE MESSAGE)
or from the NKJV:
Prov 31:10 Who can find a virtuous wife?
For her worth is far above rubies.
11 The heart of her husband safely trusts her;
So he will have no lack of gain. NKJV
For her worth is far above rubies.
11 The heart of her husband safely trusts her;
So he will have no lack of gain. NKJV
When we think of "virtuous" we probably think of moral excellence, doing the right thing, and showing kindness among other things. Reading the various definitions of "virtue" from the dictionary you also find "effective power" and "the ability to heal or strengthen".
I've been blessed by having a P-31 wife and growing up with a P-31 mom.
Take some time to think of the times that your mom was there to heal and strengthen you and how your wife has been there to heal and strengthen your kids. In what ways did they do so? We can probably look back on healing hands that helped heal our cuts and bruises and soothing words to comfort and encourage us in times of discouragement or disappointment.
Take some time to thank them today and praise God for them.
Prov 31:31 -Give her everything she deserves!
Festoon her life with praises! (from THE MESSAGE)
Festoon her life with praises! (from THE MESSAGE)
In Christ,
Mike
mikevw@bellsouth.net
http://mikesvotd.blogspot.com
Eph 1:7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace NIV
Prov 31:10-20
Mike
mikevw@bellsouth.net
http://mikesvotd.blogspot.com
Eph 1:7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace NIV
Prov 31:10-20
Hymn to a Good Wife
A good woman is hard to find,
and worth far more than diamonds.
Her husband trusts her without reserve,
and never has reason to regret it.
Never spiteful, she treats him generously
all her life long.
She shops around for the best yarns and cottons,
and enjoys knitting and sewing.
She's like a trading ship that sails to faraway places
and brings back exotic surprises.
She's up before dawn, preparing breakfast
for her family and organizing her day.
She looks over a field and buys it,
then, with money she's put aside, plants a garden.
First thing in the morning, she dresses for work,
rolls up her sleeves, eager to get started.
She senses the worth of her work,
is in no hurry to call it quits for the day.
She's skilled in the crafts of home and hearth,
diligent in homemaking.
She's quick to assist anyone in need,
reaches out to help the poor.
(from THE MESSAGE)
and worth far more than diamonds.
Her husband trusts her without reserve,
and never has reason to regret it.
Never spiteful, she treats him generously
all her life long.
She shops around for the best yarns and cottons,
and enjoys knitting and sewing.
She's like a trading ship that sails to faraway places
and brings back exotic surprises.
She's up before dawn, preparing breakfast
for her family and organizing her day.
She looks over a field and buys it,
then, with money she's put aside, plants a garden.
First thing in the morning, she dresses for work,
rolls up her sleeves, eager to get started.
She senses the worth of her work,
is in no hurry to call it quits for the day.
She's skilled in the crafts of home and hearth,
diligent in homemaking.
She's quick to assist anyone in need,
reaches out to help the poor.
(from THE MESSAGE)
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