So many people take this scripture as a man finding a woman so that a woman shouldn't look for a man. I take this interpretation of it. The bible speaks of silly women and virtuous women. I believe when God inspired this scripture, He was talking about how blessed a man would be to find a wife.
wife•ly (wīf′lē)
adj.
Of or befitting a wife.
wife′li•ness n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary
A wife is a virtuous woman. A woman given unto one man. A respectable person, motherly, nurturing, caring. A wife is beautiful in spirit, giving of herself; not always wanting to be in the crowd/scene. Not given into all of the parties. Someone who is able to converse on many subjects and also allow her husband to be the man.
Proverbs 12:4
A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bone.
Proverbs 31:10-31
10Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
11The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.
12She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.
13She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.
14She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar.
15She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.
16She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
17She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.
18She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.
19She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.
20She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
21She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet.
22She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.
23Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
24She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.
25Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.
26She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.
27She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
28Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.
29Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.
30Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.
31Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.
We as women have gotten out of the idea of what a virtuous woman is. We are so hooked on being independently free that we miss out on the beautiful wholesome qualities that God has created in us. Let's work on being a wife (wife material) so that our king can find us. He that findeth a wife findeth a good thing, not he who findeth a woman. Those are two separate entities. Yes, being a wife means that you are a woman but being a woman does not make you a wife.
Love you bunches!
Schawayna Raiesm
www.SchawaynaRaie.com
BookingSchawaynaRaie@gmail.com
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Being a blessing when you can't see the blessing!?
I know at times we go through our daily routines thinking about ourselves and what we need to get to that next place in our lives. We are so focused that we can't channel in on the needs or wants of others. I'm always so concerned about what this person needs and what that person needs that I sometimes miss out on what I need.
I've not always been the one to put someone else before myself but I believe God has created me to be a help to those in need and I am finally accepting my calling. I have always found the person who was distressed, torn down and unappreciated to try to give them a voice. I have at times been too passionate about giving that voice that I have been said to be a trouble maker.
It pains me to see people misused, abused, manipulated, torn down and unappreciated. It pains me to see someone trying so hard to be the best that they can be, all awhile someone's tearing them down because they don't move fast enough, think smart enough, speak intellectually enough, have enough, or just think enough of themselves. I appreciate being the one to make them feel better about themselves, to believe in themselves, to grow and blossom into being great people of God just because they knew me.
It's not easy to give of yourself. Sometimes it is a great sacrifice. Sometimes it's putting your dreams on hold, giving out the abundance of your heart an amount that may put your bills on hold, keeping you from taking that next vacation, keeping you from getting that extra hour of sleep, keeping you from hanging out with your friends.
I always say that time is something everyone can afford to give. It doesn't require a salary, it just requires a heart and the will to do. You can be a blessing by making it to someone's special event even if you can only stay for a second, posting someone's special event on your Facebook wall; it's just an extra click, telling someone outside your circle that you love them and truly say a prayer for them in silent or aloud, giving someone outside your circle a hug; someone's day just might be waiting for you to open your arms up to them. You can be a blessing by just being open for whatever someone may need from you. The greatly blessed people in the world are the ones who aren't afraid to give of themselves to others.
We can sometimes be a blessing even when we don't see how much of a blessing we are. Just listening to God and taking lead from Him can cause you to stumble up and be a blessing to someone.
STUMBLE UP ON BEING A BLESSING TODAY!
Schawayna Raieism
www.SchawaynaRaie.com
BookingSchawaynaRaie@gmail.com
I've not always been the one to put someone else before myself but I believe God has created me to be a help to those in need and I am finally accepting my calling. I have always found the person who was distressed, torn down and unappreciated to try to give them a voice. I have at times been too passionate about giving that voice that I have been said to be a trouble maker.
It pains me to see people misused, abused, manipulated, torn down and unappreciated. It pains me to see someone trying so hard to be the best that they can be, all awhile someone's tearing them down because they don't move fast enough, think smart enough, speak intellectually enough, have enough, or just think enough of themselves. I appreciate being the one to make them feel better about themselves, to believe in themselves, to grow and blossom into being great people of God just because they knew me.
It's not easy to give of yourself. Sometimes it is a great sacrifice. Sometimes it's putting your dreams on hold, giving out the abundance of your heart an amount that may put your bills on hold, keeping you from taking that next vacation, keeping you from getting that extra hour of sleep, keeping you from hanging out with your friends.
I always say that time is something everyone can afford to give. It doesn't require a salary, it just requires a heart and the will to do. You can be a blessing by making it to someone's special event even if you can only stay for a second, posting someone's special event on your Facebook wall; it's just an extra click, telling someone outside your circle that you love them and truly say a prayer for them in silent or aloud, giving someone outside your circle a hug; someone's day just might be waiting for you to open your arms up to them. You can be a blessing by just being open for whatever someone may need from you. The greatly blessed people in the world are the ones who aren't afraid to give of themselves to others.
We can sometimes be a blessing even when we don't see how much of a blessing we are. Just listening to God and taking lead from Him can cause you to stumble up and be a blessing to someone.
STUMBLE UP ON BEING A BLESSING TODAY!
Schawayna Raieism
www.SchawaynaRaie.com
BookingSchawaynaRaie@gmail.com
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