November 25th, 2013

 

 

Proverbs 31 Wife

The Woman Who Fears the Lord

 

"An excellent wife who can find?

She is far more precious than jewels.

The heart of her husband trust in her,

and he will have no lack of gain.

She does him good, and no harm,

all the days of her life."

Proverbs 31:10-12

 

 

 The world is surrounded with a enormous amount of women, and we are all different in numerous ways that I cannot count. God has created us to be who he wants us to be. "Only let each person lead the life that the Lord has assigned to him, and to which God has called him. Each one should remain in the condition in which he was called." (1 Corinthians 7:17,20)

 

I have seen a small count of women that are "all-around" wives. When I think of what a wife should be like, the first thought in my head is a Proverbs 31 wife. For it states in the Word, "she opens her hand to the poor and reaches out her hands to the needy." (Proverbs 31:20) It also states, "Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her." (Proverbs 31:28) It clearly states in the chapter what the Lord expects out of wives. I only hope to be able to be a Proverbs 31 wife when the time comes for me. I pray to the Lord to make me who he wants me to be and not what I want to be, to take over my life and guide me along his path to righteousness.

 

"And the rib that the Lord God had taken from the man he made into a woman and brought her to the man." (Genesis 2:22) The Lord made man, and he created a woman for him. For being a perfect wife isn't realistic or possible; however, shall we follow the Word of God, and live out his Word as he has commanded us to the best of our ability. A loving and devoted wife should devote time to the Lord and live out a life for her husband and children to see that is devoted to Jesus Christ. The Lord shall be put first above any earthly thing. "If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth." (Colossians 3:1-2) As Christ should be the center of every marriage and family, for without our Lord we are nothing. A wife shall emphasize the importance of God in her life and her family's life.

 

"Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord." (Colossians 3:18)

 

As time has gone on throughout the years, wives are not what they used to be. Time has continued on, morals have changed, positions have changed... needless to say, a lot has changed for a lot of people. Some women tend to not take on the role as a devoted and Christian wife, and few do. We should try to be or become the Proverbs 31 wife as the Lord has commanded and live a life that is righteous in his name.

 

"The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all. Amen." (Revelation 22:21)

may 24th, 2012

It's never easy losing a love one. There isn't much anyone can do or say to make the process any simpler. Its like I heard on a movie once, "Its like losing a body part, you wont ever get it back, but you'll learn to function without it, and always remember it."

My grandpa is really sick, and he has been for quite some time now. He hasn't really gotten considerably better. It's only a matter of time now, and it's already effecting me emotionally. I have to realize that everyone deals with this at some point or another. I cannot react in a selfish manner; I have to react in a selfless manner, and realize that he is in deep antagonizing pain that I don't understand. He will be put out of his misery when he passes. It's not right for wanting to keep him around for my selfish desires when he is in pain. Everything is in Gods hands, and he has a plan for my grandpa and everyone else surrounding me.

There is one thing that I will always hold dear to my heart and that is the love he showed me. He showed me happiness and love since I was young. I will hold the memories very near and dear... and make the time I have left the very best I can.

Science has shown its wonders over many and numerous years, but it will never be able to stop death. God has his plan for each of us.. let's not get in the way.

march 8th, 2012

What the Future Holds

The future can be a scary or even exciting topic to think about. We all say this at one time throughout our lives, "I wonder what my future will be like, my husband/wife, what my kids will look like, what I'll name them, where I'll live, what my career will be, and etc." It's heart wrenching! That's a given... I do know this though, I will not boast about tomorrow...

"Come now who say, "Today or tomorrow we will go into such and such a town and spend a year there and trade and make a profit" - yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes. Instead you ought to say, "If the Lord wills, we will live and do this or that." As it is you boast in your arrogance. All such boasting is evil. So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is a sin." - James 4:13-17

I know some of the major things I want out of life... I want to be who God wants me to be; that's number one on my list. After that just comes normal things anyone might want, such as, I want to be a wonderful wife to my future husband. I want to support him, be by his side, live in the warmth of his heart and call it home. I want out of my husband... just normal things, I want an honest, loving, caring, humorous, and Christian man. If he can't love God first and foremost, he can't love me. I just want a man that believes in the same morals and values as I do. No cheating, nothing but pure honesty, and love with everything we have in our souls. It's possible, I've seen it. In the meantime, Ill be waiting.

"Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrong-doing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, and endures all things. Love never ends. As for prophecies, they will pass away; as for tongues, they will cease; as for knowledge it will pass away. So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love." - 1 Corinthians 13:4-8,13

"Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by washing of water with the word, so that he might present the church to himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, that she might be holy and without blemish. In the same way husbands should love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself. For no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as Christ does the church, because we are members of his body. "Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh." This mystery is profound, and I am saying that it refers to Christ and the church, However, let each one of you love his wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband." - Ephesians 5:25-33

With children, that comes another priority. I want to be the best mother I can be, I was beyond grateful to have a loving mother as I have. I want to follow in her and my fathers footsteps of raising good children with respect for adults, and honest children. A handful of parents don't put their all into raising their children, I want the absolute best for them, and I want to raise them in a Godly house. I plan on raising my children in the guidance of the Lord and his commandments. They will be taught the way I was brought up.

"Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. "Honor your father and mother" (this is the first commandment with a promise), "that it may go well with you and that you may live long in the land." Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in discipline and instruction of the Lord." - Ephesians 6:1-4

I have thought of a few names, (not like this matters) Alexa Kate (Kate coming from my sisters name), Leah Grace (Just because...), and I'm not sure of a boys name, other than his middle name will be Robert in honor of my father and my grandfather.

To sum it all up with what I want out of life, I want to be exactly what God wants me to be. I want to be a follower in his name, and live in his glory. I will not boast about tomorrow, but I will go with the flow that God takes me and be thankful along the way. My life is in his hands, and he is the controller. Never should we forget that he is the man in the recliner with the hand on the remote... Let him be in control. It will turn out way better than if you decided the channel.

The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all.

Amen.

february 23rd, 2012

Money, Money, Money

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Money is an essential to survive in the world, for you have to purchase food, keep clothes on our bodies, keep a roof over our heads, and etc. However, it takes over our lives, and I am not meaning in a good way. As humans, we all like to have or desire nice things, but in reality we can't all afford the most ravishing items of our time. We tend to worry more about how much money we have in our pocket rather than how strong and faithful our relationship is with the Lord.

"Give, and it will be given to you; good measure, crushed down, full and running over, they will give to you. For the same measure as you give, it will be given to you again." - Luke 6:38

If one is poor, he or she has little to give. Be generous, thoughtful, and give to the less fortunate. Give, and don't expect in return. Help others.

"You shall love your neighbor as yourself." - Mark 12:31

One day, I was in the drive-thru line at the good ole greasy McDonalds, and there was a lady in front of me. I pull up to pay for my meal, and the cashier says "Ma'am, she has already paid for you." Reminding everyone.. I have no clue who this woman is. She purposely and generously paid for my lunch. Who does things like that for a stranger these days? Not too many. How was I any different than anyone else? I'm not, and I'm not more special than anyone else. It just so happened that I was in a certain spot, with a certain generous lady in front of me while getting some food. Not that, that was important or anything, but the nice gestures from complete strangers remind you that there are generous and caring people among us.

"Do to others as you would have them do to you." - Luke 6:31

We shouldn't let money, or any possessions make a priority or highly importance in our lives. Yes, they are important, but never forget who comes before all things... and that is our God. Not money, or anything.

My advice for us all is to stop so much of the worrying about how much money we have, and worry about our lives we should be living for our Lord.

Never forget, who is there to watch and keep you safe... no matter how bad the storm can get.

The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all.

Amen.

february 14th, 2012

Valentine's Day

It's valentines day as everyone knows. I hope that everyone has had a great Valentines day too!

It is crazy how there is onlyuuu one day out of the year to show the love of your life that you love him or her. It should be every day, even if it is a simple saying "I love you." It means more than you know. It reminds me that valentines day is somewhat similar to Christmas. We show our love for the Lord on Christmas or only on Sundays. Is this right to do so? I don't think so.

Let's remind each and every person that we love that they are special. It shouldn't take a holiday for us to be loving to one another.

"Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother an hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh." - Ephesians 5:31

Two shall become one flesh, it doesn't say two fleshes. Stick together and love one another, support, care, and be patient with each other.

This is good advice:

"Know this my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man doe not produce the righteousness that God requires." - James 1:19-20

This can be great advice in numerous situations including times in arguments with your spouse and/or boyfriend or girlfriend.

Remember to love each other all throughout the year, not just one day.

And... To the ones without lovers, you will find your special someone. God will send your special someone when he believes the time is right. Stand strong, and never settle for your temporary wants. Your time is coming, no worries.

As I has told myself numerous times:

"Being single doesn't mean you're not wanted... It means that you're strong enough to wait for what's ahead."

Happy Valentines Day! :)

The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all.

Amen.

february 6th, 2012

The Temptation of Jesus Christ

A lot of people believe that they should earn everything that they get, but that doesn't mean that you have to technically earn your way to heaven. Keep in mind that Jesus died on the cross for our sins, so that we would be forgiven of our sins.

"Greater love has no more than this, that someone lays down his life for his friends." 

John 15:13

It is by grace alone. Our Father repeatedly forgives us, even though, we constantly fail him. The devil will tempt you, not the Lord. None of us are perfect, not you, nor me, or anyone. We were born sinners. Jesus did everything that God wanted him to, and he didn't do anything that God didn't want him to do. He was perfect, and he was a true Son of God. 

We don't earn our way into heaven, and I constantly hear people talk about doing all these different and wonderful things just to be able to say "I know where I'm going." Truth is, people... none.. I mean none of us know where we are going. It is not up to you, me, or anyone... other than the Lord above to decide whether you will enter the gates of heaven or not. Yes, the Lord wants us to live our lives in his name and for Him, follow his commandments, and live a life making good decisions. I'm not saying at all that we shouldn't try to be wonderful children of God just because we don't "earn" our way into heaven. 

"You shall not put the Lord your God to the test." 

Luke 4:12

The Lord doesn't "test" you per say. The devil does time and time again, and so does our sinful hearts. We are tempted to do bad things, but it is on our own that we should make the right decision. God wants us to learn different things every day, He doesn't put us to the test... it's the devil. Don't believe that He is testing our faith. We shouldn't worship the devil, but our God above shall we worship and glorify his name. Forever and ever more. 

"You shall worship the Lord your God, and him only shall you serve."

Luke 4:8

"And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness for forty days, being tempted by the devil. And when the devil had ended every temptation, he departed from him until an opportune time." 

Luke 4:1-2,13

Remember, beat the temptation coming from the devil. The Lord above has faith in each and every one of us.

The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all.

Amen.

january 22nd, 2012

Running from God

I tend to sometimes only talk to God when I need him, or I need his forgiveness. Do some of you do that too? It's as if I am running from him, or as if I think I don't need him when the going is good. I need, you need, and we all need his presence at all times. We all run at some point, but one of my resolutions for not just this year, but the many more to come... is to not run from God, but towards him. 

We sometimes don't believe that others deserve to have God's grace, and that is an awful thing to believe. God is a God of second chances.. or numerous chances. We all make a mistake over at least once at some point or another. We all get the occasional thought of "I can't stand her/him... I wish God would just lay it on them!," is that the kind of thoughts we should be thinking? No. Of course not. We all lose our way sometimes, and sometimes it takes mistakes to realize that we do need our Lord during the good and the bad times. We need his loving presence around us all the time. We should be welcoming our fellow sinners that surround us all, and help one another in ways that one cannot by themselves. 

Remember this.... Judging others does not define one, but defines yourself.

So, are you going to run away from our Father... or towards him? It's your choice.

The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all.

Amen.