The ideal woman described in the Book of Proverbs 31 is a hard worker. I often wonder, how on earth can a woman do all those things that the Bible speaks about! The writer Stormie Omartian has some excellent thoughts about the woman in Proverbs 31. She buys and sells property (real estate agent). She plants a vineyard, makes clothing and sells it. She is a woman of strength, energy and vision who works hard into the night and knows that what she has to offer is good. Wow! is she for real Lord?But what about mothers who find life can be a struggle...
The Word of God helps to straighten us out and helps us to think clearly about things. It leads us away from negative thoughts and enables us to enjoy a sense of well-being. It gives us hope and keeps us on course. Hope! Yes, each of us is an individual, ever-growing, changing. None of us is a finished product. I believe God wants us to achieve the kind of success and satisfaction mentioned in Proverbs 31. But firstly, it doesn't happen without prayer. Prayer helps us not to wear ourselves out trying to do many things. Stormie Omartian says that "...Prayer helps us to find the balance between laziness and obsession, between gaining the whole world and losing our own soul."
And here's something else I discovered about the woman in Proverbs 31. She's definitely not a superwoman. She has gifts and abilities just like you and I and she uses them wisely and in her season. What season are you in? Is it spring, summer or winter or is it autumn? No matter which season we are experiencing, prayer and God's Word helps us to put things in perspective. Paul says in Philippians 4:13 "...that we can do all things through Christ who gives us strength..."
We must prayerfully re-look at our roles as mothers, as home makers and as career women.. Don't let the role expectations that others have for you threaten your confidence in the role you have prayerfully worked out for yourself. Your parents, friends, and others may all hold completely different ideas of what is "right" for you. Listen to them and love them but stick to what you believe unless the Lord shows you differently.
Will you join me in this prayer:
"Dear Lord, give us a "second wind" - renewed strength and fresh hope
so that we might continue to powerfully serve You and bless others,
HAPPY MOTHERS' DAY!
Hey lomz!! Im such a fan of your blogs:D
ReplyDeletefinally coming back to reading some of your blogs. Its so refreshing !! It continues to remind me that I still got a lot of work to do. :D
Prayer is powerful and definitely works!! I'm going through an unexpected season but thank God he is always prepared for what ever season we are in and that he knows us inside out! Thank you for reminding me to always turn to the main source of strength, Jesus our Lord and saviour! Love yah Lomz! you are amazing!!