Well I just looked at how much was left and there is WAY too much to post all at once so I will be continuing a little bit at a time. I may however do it over a few days instead of weeks :)
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. 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.
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.
Verses 21 & 22
So we see here that when there is a change in seasons this woman is not afraid for her household she knows
that they are clothed and have the what they need for the changing weather or situations. She is prepared
and thinks ahead and is not caught off guard. It is very important for us as moms to shop ahead of time and
prepare. I love to watch for deals when I am shopping ahead. I am not a fan of paying full price for clothes
but I still want my children to have the quality that they need and deserve. So I really do try
to buy ahead and not buy irrationally. Now there are times when my son tries on his jeans
and they are two inches to small because finally grew for the first time in years,
but that’s when you take the time to buy the necessary things that you
need. Shopping really is a good thing as long as we are doing it correctly and buying what our family really
needs. Now we see that they were clothed in scarlet which means they are expensive and the quality was
high but we also see that earlier in the verses she was working hard and making that profit so she is able
to provide for the needs of her family.
We also see in 22 that she makes coverings for her beds, she pays attention to the place that family sleeps.
It is also our job to make sure that our children have a clean place to sleep and a comfortable place to rest.
Now she was actually making the coverings for their beds and I am not talented in that way but I can at least
make sure my kids have a clean warm place to sleep. This shows that every area of their lives are important
to her from the clothes they wear for the day to where they lay their head at night.
Then we see that she herself is clothed in fine linen and purple. After she has taken care of everyone else’s
needs then we she worries about herself last. She is sacrificing for her family but when she gets to herself
she still takes care of herself and dresses appropriately. Dressing ourselves varies widely from person, some
love to dress up, some women love to be artistic with their clothes. Me? I LOVE my jeans and t-shirts.
That is what I am most comfortable in and what I accomplish the most in. However there are times I like to
dress up but when I shop for myself I shop the same way I shop for my kids. I have absolutely no problem with
buying quality clothes off the clarence rack. For me this is what works and I can dress nicely but be financially
responsible for my family. Every situation is different and woman is different, you have to do what works for
you and and for your family and for glory of God. So just remember that it’s OK to shop but shop responsibly
and stay within your families budget. The proverbs 31 woman never puts her family in financial strain
because of her shopping she shopped wisely and for what was necessary.
Again I want to remind you that none of us are in any way perfect and we will never be the perfect wife, mother and friend but we must continue to try. While trying and striving we must continue to be conscious of our witness to others. It can be so easy to get caught up in a bad day and never consider the eye witnesses that we could have Christ with or even simply shown Christ's love!
Love to you all and remember
Give grace, Live grace and Love gracefully
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