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Friday, July 31, 2009
I have been reading through proverbs here lately. Of course, today is the 31st and so I get to read about the "proverbs 31 woman". To be quite honest with you, it has really opened my eyes in a lot of ways. I read verse by verse from nextbible.com that gives some footnotes at the bottom. Lets just say coming out of the "shoot", my perception of a godly wife got rocked a little. The footnotes were just the tool to open up what God was really trying to say in those verses. I have placed the scripture below, and then throw out a thought afterwards. I would encourage you to go to nextbible.com and read verse by verse with the footnotes. Some of the notes are quite interesting...
Proverbs 31:10-31:
10Who can find a virtuous and capable wife?
She is more precious than rubies.
11 Her husband can trust her,
and she will greatly enrich his life.
12 She brings him good, not harm,
all the days of her life.
She is more precious than rubies.
11 Her husband can trust her,
and she will greatly enrich his life.
12 She brings him good, not harm,
all the days of her life.
13 She finds wool and flax
and busily spins it.
14 She is like a merchant’s ship,
bringing her food from afar.
15 She gets up before dawn to prepare breakfast for her household
and plan the day’s work for her servant girls.
16 She goes to inspect a field and buys it;
with her earnings she plants a vineyard.
17 She is energetic and strong,
a hard worker.
18 She makes sure her dealings are profitable;
her lamp burns late into the night.
19 Her hands are busy spinning thread,
her fingers twisting fiber.
20 She extends a helping hand to the poor
and opens her arms to the needy.
21 She has no fear of winter for her household,
for everyone has warmc]">[c] clothes.
22 She makes her own bedspreads.
She dresses in fine linen and purple gowns.
23 Her husband is well known at the city gates,
where he sits with the other civic leaders.
24 She makes belted linen garments
and sashes to sell to the merchants.
25 She is clothed with strength and dignity,
and she laughs without fear of the future.
26 When she speaks, her words are wise,
and she gives instructions with kindness.
27 She carefully watches everything in her household
and suffers nothing from laziness.
28 Her children stand and bless her.
Her husband praises her:
29 “There are many virtuous and capable women in the world,
but you surpass them all!”
30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last;
but a woman who fears the Lord will be greatly praised.
31 Reward her for all she has done.
Let her deeds publicly declare her praise.
Its funny to me that these verses are in direct opposition with today's version of what a woman, wife, & a mom should be. You keep reading over those verses and you start to realize that there is purpose, design, and fulfillment for this type of woman. It's sad that this type of lady is rare according to verse 10 & 29. The verses above should be the aim for every lady and the map for a man to find this rare jewel. Don't just hold on to verse 30 and use it as a cliche or banner, APPLY & LIVE OUT verses 10-31 and leave a God-legacy in your life, family, & community.
Cham
God continues to just blow my mind away. I am first of all amazed how no matter how I am feeling emotionally, situationally, or physically...HE IS STILL UP TO SOMETHING IN ME. It makes me smile. Here lately I have been laughing a lot because of God. Now this maybe odd to some, but I think God loves us laughing. In fact, I know He loves us laughing because He gave us that ability. I think better yet, He loves making us laugh. Surprising us, humoring us, and loving us into laughter. I have definitely notice this lately with God's response to certain situations in my life. He has been making me laugh through blowing my expectancy out of the water. Its like a "God.., I don't get it or I'm perplexed" type of laugh. It really shows up when He unexpectedly blesses me out of no where. Most of the blessings are connected to rebuilding a foundation that was once annihilated by injustices. Though that happen long ago, He still continues to bless even when I don't feel like I need to be blessed or want to be blessed or expect to be blessed. It humors me. He laughs, I laugh, and then I crawl into His arms are realize how much He truly loves me.
It's late and I am to tired to check for flow or errors.
Much love,
Cham
Thursday, July 30, 2009
"To be a Christian means to forgive the inexcusable, because God has forgiven the inexcusable in you."
C.S. Lewis
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Pride ends in humiliation,
while humility brings honor.
while humility brings honor.
~ Prov. 29:23
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Let me be a part of something so monsterous for You,
...a movement, ...a generation, ...the real Church. Just one among the faceless carrying out everything that you have equipped me to do beyond my on abilities. Let the spark of my heart that You placed be among the others to create a fire that doesn't attracted, but goes out and consumes with Your love and power.
Those who trust their own insight are foolish,
but anyone who walks in wisdom is safe. ~ Prov. 28:26
A picture speaks a thousand words, but behind the picture is a never ending story of true reality.
Just thinking and amused at something I saw...
~ Cham
Monday, July 27, 2009
It has been a really cool friendship that we have had. I just realized that this month is when you turn 1 year old. It's incredible how time flies! You have recorded a lot, helped me and others a lot, and ultimately glorified God in everything.
Yes, I am talking to an inanimate thing, but it's more of a celebration of all the things that I have jotted down that God has done in my life and allowed me to enjoy in the midst of a crazy 1.1 year. Can't complain where God has me now and how He has totally healed me. No guilt, no wounds, and no bitterness, that is what the Great Healer does when you let Him. It's called "FREEDOM IN CHRIST". I've gained more wisdom, incredible friends, experiences, and life in the midst of darkness because I allowed Him to walk me through it all. I am living proof that He doesn't abandon you. The God of Grace and Mercy will see you through.
It's only after we've lost everything that we're free to do anything.
~ Tyler Durden (Fight Club)
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Rest--
After 2 months of going, going, going, I have realized the I need rest. For me to be at my optimal best, I have to rest. Not just sleep, but to provide a time for me to just repair mentally, emotionally, creatively, & spiritually. I have learned that if I keep giving without truly resting (not just sleeping), then I will be so ineffective for God, people, and myself. I think God setting aside a day (the Sabbath) was for our benefit to truly rest in Him and to reset our lives. It was a time to focus on Him and to plug back into who He is. Go get rest...not just sleep. You and I need it.
Sunday, July 19, 2009
"We have a God who delights in impossibilities"
- Billy Sunday
All the things I have learned in the last year of my life. I just have been recalling them lately. Here is one below...
1) The "step out on faith" type faith is considered to be extreme to us, but for God's expectation just the status quo. What is extreme to us is only the beginning path to that which is really extreme and exciting....
May or may not make sense...but for a midnight post after editing...it is what it is...
Friday, July 17, 2009
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