"she laughs"

Friday, March 24, 2016 (7:41 a.m.)

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Blessed, Holy God,

Speak with me about A Wife of Noble Character (Proverbs 31:10-31). You have blessed me in so many incredible ways. And here again is just one more example.

Verse 25, “She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs with no fear of the future.” I want this to describe me Dearest Father!

Reading on, “When she speaks, her words are wise, and kindness is the rule when she gives instructions” (v. 26). Yes, please!

And then of course, the more I read the critical side of myself starts taking hold. Thank You God that You even address this in The Life Recovery Bible comment for this section.

“31:10-31 Some women compare themselves to the wife described in this chapter and feel inadequate. Actually the woman of Proverbs 31 is a description of the ideal wife. No woman has ever or will ever completely measure up to all these standards. A wife should not fall into the perfectionist's trap of striving to measure up to these standards. This will inevitably lead to frustration and despair.”

Holy God, thank You that You know Your daughters so well! You provide direction and hope exactly as we need it.

Continuing here with the footnote, “Instead, a woman should accept herself for who she is and commit to allowing God to transform her more and more into His likeness. As she grows to be more like Him, she will naturally exhibit many of the characteristics of this ideal wife.”

Yes Father, please. Your likeness! And holy laughter. Transform me for You. I love You. Thank You. Amen.

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