Proverbs 31

Since I was fourteen, I have worked a job. I started out babysitting; I even took a class at the local library on how to be an indispensable sitter! I cleaned an office with my mom on the weekends while working at the local daycare in town after school. The only reason I have a light green thumb is because I worked at a nursery one summer watering all the plants. I've done so much filing, data entering, and gopher work that I could possibly be on the short list for the FBI. The list goes on. Yet, my favorite job in the world would have to be a mom and housewife.

Yep, I said housewife. I believe that word has become extinct in our society today. I commend mothers who work to help support their home, but I am most content to be home with my child, doing the mundane things like laundry and cleaning. I never thought I could have so much peace folding towels! Some may say that I don't have high aspirations for myself. I could be a career woman! Don't live in the 50s; this is the age of the Woman! Prove that you can do whatever a man can do! Who needs 'em? I know it seems that I've strayed away from the subject, but I believe this all ties in together. Like I said, I've worked different jobs. I did it for the money. Sure, I had pride in my work. It's called a work ethic. However, I was so happy to hang up my keys and do the job God made for me personally.

Whatever God has led you to do, whether it's staying home or working, I rejoice with you! For all the women out there my age who have been bombarded with the idea that women can do it all and better than the opposite sex, don't feed your mind with this lie. We can't do it all! We weren't created to do it all. That does not make us less important. 

 Read Proverbs 31:10-31. This passage is not just describing a woman of God; it is bragging about us! The writer (a man) uplifts us and in a way is astonished himself that this woman can do so much! So when you're feeling down and discouraged, remember that we are needed here on earth. We have a purpose whether it's as a housewife, or career woman.

A Woman of God

This is my first entry as a blogger. I have never before had a blog, but I do enjoy writing my thoughts to paper. I think better this way. If I can't express my thoughts well they flow perfectly well on a page. So here we go!

I am a Christian. I love the Lord with my whole being and I never stop growing in Him who saved me from death. This relationship I have with my Father is the most important thing in my life. A close second is my husband.  He, too, loves the Lord and strives to be the spiritual leader in our home. For that, I admire him. He also loves me for me. We live in a society that tells us we're not ever good enough, pretty enough, smart enough, etc. My man blows that thinking out of the water! I can't imagine life without him... 

My son is in a whole league of his own. I was blessed to give birth about 6 months ago to a beautiful miracle. When told it would be nearly impossible to bear children, the Lord had other plans. I have a wonderful son who smiles every time he sees me. He laughs constantly and is already popular with the ladies without trying. He loves music and kicks out his legs with the rhythm of the beat. With a family of music lovers, I am excited to see what happens in the future.

I just started reading  "12 Extraordinary Women of the Bible" by John Macarther. The first chapter is about Eve and how God created her. What struck me was how she was created last and was like the cherry to the sundae. She completed everything. The second thing that stood out to me was that God made her without any impute from Adam. Why would He? Yet, when reading this I was blown away by the fact that she perfectly completed Adam. All his needs were met because God new what he needed...not wanted. Before the fall, it was the perfect marriage. Yet, after sin became a part of life, Eve still was the perfect match for Adam. This encourages me because while I feel inadequate as a wife, God created me for my husband. I still have a purpose as a woman of God. I can make a difference in my house. I still haven't gotten through the whole chapter yet, but as I learn more, watch for a post!