Proverbs 31

This morning the youth packed boxes for operation Christmas child and we packed 66 boxes!

For lunch today we had an appreciation lunch for the Proverbs 31 women in our lives. The youth girls and I have been studying Proverbs 31 and to end the study, we planned this event.

^10 [b]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 night; 
   she provides food for her family 
   and portions for her female servants. 
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 Honor her for all that her hands have done, 
   and let her works bring her praise at the city gate. 

Proverbs 31:10-31

Wisdom (discretion, repentance, understanding)

Trustworthy (seeks refuge in God, patience, forgiveness, doesn’t gossip, keeps promises)

Hardworking (integrity, not praise seeking, selfless, works to glorify God)

Smart and Strong (crafty, prepares ahead, gives 110%, rests, persistent, dedicated, set apart, works for God)

Love for Others (deliberate, loves through actions, equality, serves, meets others needs, faith)

Not Anxious About the Future (trust, faith, smart, caring, relies on God, prepared, doesn’t worry, peace about the future)

The Right Kind of Guy (marries the right guy – a godly man)

Wise Words (gives sound advice, thinks before she talks, doesn’t gossip, doesn’t lie, trustworthy, knows when to be silent and when to speak)

Appreciated (praiseworthy, humble, turns praise to Christ, fears the Lord) 

We studied for the past 9 weeks all these characteristics. I'm so thankful to be a part of these girls lives and am so blessed by them.

This afternoon, Britton worked hard folding all the bandanas for unity retreat.

Tonight during small group, the girls gave me one of these plaques that we had given the Proverbs 31 women in our lives.

Love you girls!