Proverbs 31

As a mom of 4 children,(two preschoolers and two step-teenagers, one who moved here from the south this past June) I have been trying my best to adapt to the recent changes in our household. I try, with the Father's help, to be the best I can be in all areas of motherhood. He's still working on me in some areas. :-)

I have been reading Creative Counterpart by Linda Dillow. So far, it focuses a bit on the virtuous wife mentioned in Proverbs 31. Also it teaches how to prioritize the people and things in your life. God, husband, children, home, self, others...in that order. Makes sense. I've found that starting the day without putting God first turns quickly into chaos. When I do put Him first and continue to put him first throughout my day, things are peaceful and my paths are smooth.

I long to grow more and more like the virtuous wife of Proverbs 31, and with God's help, I will.....because the Bible says, I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. That's another thing I've learned; to only speak and believe the positive and to build people up..........to try not to entertain negative thoughts. I am becoming better and better at filling my mind with scripture and prayer to push out all the negative things Satan likes to throw at me.

It's wonderful how quickly the Lord comes to our aid if we give Him just the smallest bit of our time and energy. If we just show Him we're interested in Him and His Word, he is so quick to let us know He cares and to bless us more abundantly than we could imagine.

Thank you Jesus!