Real Woman Makeover-Day 2

The past couple of days I have been listening online to Dr. Nancy Lee De Moss at Revive Our Hearts.com and have been greatly encouraged! In the past I have read Proverbs 31:10-31 over and over but until I heard some of the insights Dr. De Moss shares in her program about that passage it's as though I have been blind to it!

The main thing she said today that changed how I saw that entire passage in Proverbs was this: No human woman can become the Proverbs 31 woman on her own. Only through Christ and His strength can we aspire to be like Ms. P31......whoa. How profound! Total light bulb Moment! I have been striving for years to be like Ms. P31 on my own and failing miserably! So, I prayed this morning and asked for God's forgiveness in trying to succeed on my own. Starting today I have a totally new outlook and will begin to see Christ's strength to be like Ms. P31 and bless my husband, my children and my community!

The other thing that Dr. De Moss has said several times is that it's not what Ms. P31 does that women are to emulate but her heart, a heart that fears the Lord. A heart that is reverent to Him. I've been reading a different version of Proverbs 31:10-31 everyday. Here is the interpretation of that passage from "The Message".

^10-31 A good woman is hard to find,
and worth far more than diamonds.
Her husband trusts her without reserve,
and never has reason to regret it.
Never spiteful, she treats him generously
all her life long.
She shops around for the best yarns and cottons,
and enjoys knitting and sewing.
She's like a trading ship that sails to faraway places
and brings back exotic surprises.
She's up before dawn, preparing breakfast
for her family and organizing her day.
She looks over a field and buys it,
then, with money she's put aside, plants a garden.
First thing in the morning, she dresses for work,
rolls up her sleeves, eager to get started.
She senses the worth of her work,
is in no hurry to call it quits for the day.
She's skilled in the crafts of home and hearth,
diligent in homemaking.
She's quick to assist anyone in need,
reaches out to help the poor.
She doesn't worry about her family when it snows;
their winter clothes are all mended and ready to wear.
She makes her own clothing,
and dresses in colorful linens and silks.
Her husband is greatly respected
when he deliberates with the city fathers.
She designs gowns and sells them,
brings the sweaters she knits to the dress shops.
Her clothes are well-made and elegant,
and she always faces tomorrow with a smile.
When she speaks she has something worthwhile to say,
and she always says it kindly.
She keeps an eye on everyone in her household,
and keeps them all busy and productive.
Her children respect and bless her;
her husband joins in with words of praise:
"Many women have done wonderful things,
but you've outclassed them all!"
Charm can mislead and beauty soon fades.
The woman to be admired and praised
is the woman who lives in the Fear-of-God.
Give her everything she deserves!
Festoon her life with praises! , a heart that has reverence for God.

May God be glorified in me and you today!