This blog is based on the Proverbs 31 woman. Being a woman of noble character is hard. It requires a lot of dedication, patience, stamina, kindness and love. This blog is for single and married women, young and old. Whatever we do in our life, the small and big things, we don't have to be beautiful enough, smart enough or thin enough to do great things in God's Kingdom. " A wife(or woman) of noble character who can find?"
The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down. Proverbs 14:1 What comes to mind when you think of being neglectful? Ignoring, selfish, doesn't care, and so on. Only the really bad people can be neglectful, right? You know. The ones who let their kids do whatever they want and they don't even bat an eye when their kid is in really bad trouble. Let's see what this word means. Neglectful- not giving proper care or attention to someone or something. Well, let me tell you something. All of us have been neglectful sometimes. Like usually over the weekends I am horrible with my laundry. It usually stays in the laundry basket for like two or three days. Or when it comes to cleaning the dishes, sometimes I just don't want to do it! What if we were all neglectful of something that is really important and we think that it's not bad. That it's actually normal. But in reality it's killing us. Suck it up A simple man believes anything, but a prudent man gives thought to his steps. Proverbs 14:15 Are all of us being neglectful to something or someone? Think of all the things that you have neglected over the years that you didn't mean to neglect but, it happened slowly over time. Now while thinking of that. Let me tell you that America is neglecting everything it stood for and had at the beginning. Freedom of speech, freedom to worship, Prayer to The One True God, endurance, justice, compassion, etc. You may say that the times they are a changin'. Seriously? That's what you have to say?!! Yes things change but in God they don't have to. A wise man fears the Lord and shuns evil, but a fool is hotheaded and reckless. Proverbs 14:16 Suck it up!! That's what this country seems to be saying now. Accept it. Tolerance is your friend. The Media tells us this. Follow the lives of people who everyone knows, get wrinkle creams and face washes that will make your skin look more fresh, clear and young. Feminism tells us this. Follow your dreams! Your family is weighing you down, they're just keeping you from what's really important. A career!! Planned Parenthood tells us this. You don't have to have this fetus (child), it's just keeping you from being happy and living exactly the way you want to live. I could keep going but I think you get my point. We need to stop looking at things or people to make us happy or we need to stop ignoring the "problem" and face them with the strength and hope that Christ gives us when we seek him for his help. Most importantly; we need to stop neglecting God. We may not think we are. We think that praying for others, attending church once or twice a week or other church activities is enough for him. You know what God has been saying to me lately? " I want your full attention and your love." God doesn't Need our love. But he wants it. He desires for us to get to know him. Stop neglecting your family, friends, and God if you have been. Come back sister. Wake up and see that you are loved. You are needed and you are wanted.
For he himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility. Ephesians 2:14 The woman running for Miss America answers the question for what she most wants in the world, and she says..."world peace." The man who runs a huge company that is on the brink of collapse quietly says to himself, I wish I could have a moment's peace. The frayed mother that is at the end of her rope screams to her family, "Can't this house ever have peace and quiet?!" The man going on an early morning run stops for a moment, marveling how the world seems so peaceful at that moment, at that time. Peace. That word seems so close and yet, so far. During Christmas time, peace feels like if we had the right hammer we could shatter the thin layer that is holding that beautiful thing back. Will we ever have peace on earth? Is it even possible? Where is our Peace? For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 Have you ever wondered what the word peace means? Peace- Freedom from disturbance, quiet and tranquility. You've felt that your whole life. You don't know when it snuck in: That longing to be away by yourself for a few moments or hours just to read, or think. You revel the silence of night, just laying in bed doing nothing. No violence, no war, no fighting, no hatred, no fear, no worry. Nothing, just peace. You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you. Isaiah 26: 3 What if I told you that peace has been here, for a very long time? That peace came down in a baby. That baby grew and offered this peace that he was willing to give. That peace came from his Father. It also came from Him for he was The Son of Man, He was God incarnate, I Am, Prince of Peace. "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." John 16:33 Jesus was His name and still is. Let me tell you a story. Jesus was born to very normal parents. But the way it all came about was extraordinary. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit in His mother Mary. Who was a virgin. He grew up and became a man and told many people about his Father in heaven. Many people believed him and many hated him. He was killed. Not swiftly but over the course of hours. Tortured, and beaten and forced to carry the very thing he was going to be killed on. He died in excruciating pain. Why did he have to die? Because of our sin we should have been the ones to die. But no, God sent his son down as a living sacrifice to save us, His beautiful creation, from being separated from him forever. After three days, Jesus came back!! He told everyone that he has overcome death for us. He is our peace! When we trust him and believe him he wipes us clean from our sin and makes us new. The thing is, we still will struggle with sin and have troubles in this world but, we are no longer under it's bonds. We are free and we can freely drink in God's peace!!
A greedy man (or woman) stirs up dissension, but he who trusts in the Lord will prosper. Proverbs 28:25 Feminism. There are great things about it. Since those brave women stood for the right to be seen as people that have a say, many a good door has been opened since. We can vote, work outside the home, go to school and college and get the same education as men. We're so much better off for what those women have done. Or...are we? I can do as I please! There was once a beautiful sunflower. It was a magnificent flower. This flower sat atop a hill, watching animals and birds throughout the day. Soaking in the sun, it grew in strength. It loved to share it's bounty with the birds as they came for food for themselves and their young. Then...the bugs came. They didn't care what this sunflower was or who it was. They simply wanted what they thought they deserved. The sunflower saw the bugs but paid no heed. "Alas, why would they harm a magnificent flower like me?" To its ignorance and pride, the sunflower did not know it was exactly what the invaders came for. Your desire will be for your husband, and he will rule over you. Genesis 3:16 That flower can represent many people. It can represent the pride within us. And the greed within us all. But this story represents the pride of men and the greed of women. Now don't forget, I'm as much a full blooded women as the next. But what terrifies me is we are killing our men mentally and spiritually. Have you ever wondered why men seem to be becoming more passive now? Why are men acting more feminine? Is it just the way things are because this culture is changing? Yeah, this culture is changing, but do you want to fall down with it? I truly believe that those men (in the past) saw women as just creatures of pleasure, heir producing instruments. They were pieces of art work to show off. They were absolutely wrong for that. These men were power hungry, wanting more money, women and things. Now, the tables have turned. A lot of women see men as sex objects that they can use and dispose of when they want. We reveal our gems. showing off our own bodies at such an extreme degree. We are becoming power hungry, wanting more money and things. We as women are absolutely wrong for this! We are reversing the roles and becoming those very men we dislike or hate. What's worse is women are stooping to such a low place as to use our bodies as a tool over men to gain our status at work or to show that we are faithful to our man. Really?! Ladies we need to back off and stop trying to be like men. Yes, we are equal as human beings, but we have special and unique roles as men and women. Roles to be filled with pride and honor. Where are you women of Noble Character. Where are you men of Honor? I know there are still people out there who are like the honorable men and women of old.
They and their children and their children's children will live there forever, and David my servant will be their prince forever. Ezekiel 37: 25 " Abba? can you tell me the prophecy about the Prince of Peace again?" What was that like? For hundreds of years before Jesus was born, that's what it must have been like. The Jews, and probably many other people, grew up learning the prophecies about Jesus and memorizing the good news so they would recognize him when he came. Growing up, I heard the many stories of Jesus' life here on earth: The story of him feeding the multitudes. The many things he taught his disciples and the people willing to listen. All the healing he did. And his death on the cross. That was a natural part of my life. Especially listening to the memorable story of his birth at Christmas time. What about before Christ was born? Were people excited about the different prophecies about Jesus? Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will be with child and give birth to a son, and call him Emmanuel. Isaiah 7:14 What are some cherished traditions you and your family have this season? One tradition I especially love is the Christmas Eve tradition. My family would have lasagna for dinner. Then we would go (or more rush) to the Christmas Eve service at our church. We would come home and make a pot of hot apple cider while getting into our pajamas. Then we would read about Jesus' birth while drinking our hot beverage. Then, lastly, we would read Twas' the Night Before Christmas. Maybe it was like that for the Jews. They could have celebrated the joy of knowing that God was going to come down and free his people. To free them from this slavery of sin. Now this Christmas keep that in mind. Celebrate the peace, hope and joy that we can have because of Christ.
Everlasting Father, Emmanuel, Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Prince of Peace!!!!
So flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love , and peace, along with those who call on the Lord with a pure heart. 2 Timothy 2:22 What is fun anyway? Isn't something fun that makes you laugh? Gives you joy and makes you happy? Is it bad to like certain things? Well is it? Be very Careful what you think The seed that fell among thorns stands for those who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by life's worries, riches and pleasures, and they do not mature. Luke 8:14 Is there a difference...a line between evil and fun? I mean a horror movie or a theme park ride that has murderous, crazed chainsaw people running after you isn't wrong; is it? It all is where our heart is. God talks about our heart being filled with evil. We think or we say that the human race is actually good under the bad stuff. No, there is nothing good in us but Christ (if you chose to believe in him). Have you found yourself chuckling at a commercial that had suggestive humor in it? Laughing out loud at an obscene remark? Or have you encouraged friends or family that a movie that clearly encouraged and even rejoiced in death and brutality is a good movie to watch? Even in things as "little" as watching a movie and saying it's romantic when the female lead is married and sleeping with another man, making it out that the man she's with is her true love and not the one she is married to. I am very much guilty of owning movies like that and what not. So, what do we do about it? "Do not turn to mediums or seek out spiritists, for you will be defiled by them. I am the Lord your God." Leviticus 19:31 Have you watched a movie or T.V. show about ghosts and haunted things, demons and conjurings? Have you ever played with a Ouji board? Are those really fun? The sin within our soul desires the twisted and dark. But God desires the straight and light. If we are for God, why should we go against him with turning to the Evil one to his tools and trickery? What about sex? That can be fun right? As long as you love that man it's fine. Doesn't God say sex is a good thing? What do I do?... Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4 Delight yourself in the Lord. Hmmm. What does that look like? Over the past three years, God has been showing me what that looks like. I often pondered over that. To delight yourself in the Lord is to first ask God to show you what that looks like. Then ask God to change your heart to delight in him. Is it really as easy as that? Not exactly. It boils down to praying for your own heart if you truly desire that. There isn't a guide book for how to do everything in the exact order at the exact time. Your walk is different from mine and vice versa. God told me to throw away those movies and even books that celebrated sex . What I'm saying is to be attentive to his voice. And follow what he wants you to do. Let him protect you. God's word is full of truth and healing. If you believe that sex outside of marriage, masturbation or any other sexual act outside of God's will will only harm you and others around you, I understand. Living in this world that screams out this junk from every corner and bend is pressuring. Stick close to Jesus. Pursue things that don't encourage sexual immorality. Dark spiritual things are a big thing that you need to be wary about. If you see a Oujie board, pray for the store owners that are carrying that in their stores that God will show the truth to the owner and that he will protect the innocent that come in the store. The media encourages death, demons and deep evil as a form of entertainment. Dear sisters, you and me are daughters of the light. Run from that!! We cannot serve both God and Satan. Never look to that as your form of entertainment. If we are to be "little Christs," we can't enjoy things we used to enjoy before we met Christ. He wants to change our hearts to beat in time with his. How can you when yours is full of clots, clogged vessels and leaky veins. It can be dangerous to our spiritual health. We can develop bitterness, lustful desires and thoughts, dissatisfaction, fear, worry, sexual immorality and so forth. Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable-if anything is excellent or praisworthy-think about such things. Philippians 4: 8
