Monday, July 20, 2009

A Woman of Noble Character- Who can find?


This summer has been quite an adventure for our family to say the least. Looking at little lady number 3 arriving, vacation, mission trip(s), school, and throw in an unexpected funeral!

Through all of this and still to come, I have been and will be gone from my family for 25 days and nights. This all in the midst of welcoming Addyson Grace back on May 28, having a 2 ½ yr. old, and a 4 yr. old.

Basically, I've left my wife high and dry for these 25 days as she allows me to do ministry in my work context as well as continue my education for the ministry that I love. All the while taking care of our 3 little ladies, herself, and a dog! J Which brings me to the words from Solomon in Proverbs 31 that she has truly lived out and continues to live out!

I give thanks for my woman of noble character that I have truly found! Thanks God!
10 A wife of noble character who can find?
She is worth far more than rubies.
11 Her husband has full confidence in her
and lacks nothing of value.
12 She brings him good, not harm,
all the days of her life.
25 She is clothed with strength and dignity;
she can laugh at the days to come.
26 She speaks with wisdom,
and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
27 She watches over the affairs of her household
and does not eat the bread of idleness.
28 Her children arise and call her blessed;
her husband also, and he praises her:
29 "Many women do noble things,
but you surpass them all."
30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;
but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.
31 Give her the reward she has earned,
and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.