Proverbs 31:12

“She comforts, encourages, and does him only good as long as there is life within her.” Proverbs 31:12

 

How often do you encourage and comfort your husband?  As you continue on this Proverbs journey, be mindful about the kind of words that come from your mouth.  Are they words of encouragement and uplifting or criticizing and nagging?   Look at your husband and see those wonderful traits that you love about him and tell him.  It will be a joy, not only for your husband, but for you also.  

Be your husband’s cheerleader.  Think about the words that come out of your mouth when you speak to him.  Are your encouraging or discouraging?

Things to think about:

- When was the last time you complimented your husband?

- When words come out of your mouth, are they words of praising or tearing down?

- Would you say you are an encouragement or discouragement to others?

Take inventory on yourself and ask yourself these questions. Think about ways you can change your words to positive and encouraging words. Think of how you can be a blessing to those around you.

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Proverbs 31:10

"Who can find a virtuous woman?  For her price is far above rubies."  Proverbs 31:10

From the very start this woman is praised. She is valued and respected above anything else. She is capable and intelligent. Her husband values her and praises her because she praises him. She is a rare find and should be appreciated and respected. God makes it very clear how important our role as a woman can be.

Think of the Proverbs 31 woman as a role model. Think of her as a goal to strive for. A woman that God will help you strive to become if you trust Him and if you are willing to change.

Things to think about:

- How do you treat your husband?

- When words come out of your mouth, are they words of praising or tearing down?

- Would you say you are an encouragement or discouragement to others?

Take inventory on yourself and ask yourself these questions. Think about ways you can change your words to positive and encouraging words. Think of how you can be a blessing to those around you.

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An Attitude of Gratitude

Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name; 

make know among the nations what he has done.  

Sing to him, sing praise to him; 

tell of all his wonderful acts.  

Glory in his holy name;

let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice.

Look to the Lord and his strength;

seek His face always. 

Psalm 105: 1-5

When we have an attitude of gratitude, we are glorifying God and benefiting ourselves.  We need to give God thanks so we can become the kind of woman He wants us to be.  He longs for us to be unselfish, encouraging and confident.

When we give thanks, it refocuses our attention from the anxieties of the world to God gifts.  We refocus on the Lord by thanking Him for all He has provided for us through His guidance and His faithfulness.  Gratitude reminds us that the Christian path is not about us, but about the needs of others.  We reinforce our faith and confidence in Him.

Thanksgiving is a great way to get ourselves out of discouragement.  Have an attitude of gratitude and let God refocus your thoughts to all the beauty that God has provided around you!

Have a blessed day!

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