Mothers Day

I thought I'd share one of my favorite chapters out of the bible for mothers day. This chapter is also what inspired me to start this blog. I strive to be this woman and I pray I can be an example of this woman to my children.

Being a mother is a true blessing.

Proverbs 31:10-31

Her Character as a Wife

10An excellent wife, who can find?For her worth is far above jewels. ~ Rare, Precious ~

11The heart of her husband trusts in her,And he will have no lack of gain. ~ Trustworthy ~
12She does him good and not evilAll the days of her life. ~ Kind ~

Her Devotion as a Homemaker

13She looks for wool and flaxAnd works with her hands in delight. ~ Works Joyfully ~ 14She is like merchant ships; She brings her food from afar.~ Goes extra mile to get choicest goods ~ 15She rises also while it is still nightAnd gives food to her householdAnd portions to her maidens.
~ Disciplined ~16She considers a field and buys it; From her earnings she plants a vineyard.
~ Enterprising, prudent with money ~17She girds herself with strength And makes her arms strong. ~ Energetic ~ 18She senses that her gain is good;Her lamp does not go out at night. ~ Good Steward ~19She stretches out her hands to the distaff,And her hands grasp the spindle. ~ Diligent ~

Her Generosity as a Neighbor

20She extends her hand to the poor,And she stretches out her hands to the needy.
~ Compassionate, Generous ~

Her Devotion as a Homemaker

21She is not afraid of the snow for her household,For all her household are clothed with scarlet.
~ Provident~22She makes coverings for herself; Her clothing is fine linen and purple. ~ Elegant ~23Her husband is known in the gates,When he sits among the elders of the land.~ Influential ~24She makes linen garments and sells them,And supplies belts to the tradesmen. ~ Industrious ~

Her Influence as a Teacher

25Strength and dignity are her clothing, And she smiles at the future. ~ Poised ~26She opens her mouth in wisdom,And the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. ~ Wise ~

Her Effectiveness as a Mother

27She looks well to the ways of her household,And does not eat the bread of idleness.
~ Manages her home ~28Her children rise up and bless her;Her husband also, and he praises her, saying: ~ Praiseworthy ~29"Many daughters have done nobly,But you excel them all." ~ Distinguished ~

Her Excellence as a Person

30Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain,But a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised.
~ God-fearing ~31Give her the product of her hands,And let her works praise her in the gates. ~ Honored ~