Last night was definitely one of THOSE nights. We got home from a 3year old's Birthday Party around 7pm and I was still full from munching on various items. So I thought maybe we would go home, relax, and watch a movie. However, upon arrival everyone asks me whats for dinner? The baby doesn't talk yet, but I assure you I felt his glare!
Mixing the thoughts between my Left and Right brain, I am intricately desiging a plan that will effectively make everyone happy (including me of course). Dinner is to be made and coincidentally its baby's bath, dinner, and bed time also.
Sometimes I cannot help but to wonder if the Virtuous Woman described is actually a virtue or a curse. It can be overwhelming to be ALL of that, but at the same time the days when you just get it are very uplifting (especially when someone takes notice and gives you a compliment or two).
Not that I do things for the complements, but its nice to feel appreciated by your loved ones, I know you agree :-)
I John 3:1 starts by saying: Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us. You would almost think that this is redundant because the word Behold is saying, "Hey pay attention!". Yet we are indeed reading and feel like we are already paying attention.
It just means that God really wants our attention here. In anything we do we can love with the love of God because what God has done for us overcomes our shortfalls. We don't have to be perfect in all that we do we just press toward the mark of the higher calling of God!
In all situations God's calling is the higher calling. Those nights when I get weary I call on him for strength. When I think that I cannot be that Virtuous Woman, I remember that God says that I can be, thus I am!
The baby is stuck in his toy and has a funny odor, lol....Gotta run and get ready for the day! I pray that your week is fulfilling.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Friday, February 26, 2010
The Virtuous Woman
These are not my words, but this is why I feel women dont have to choose between business life and family life. The link for the full article follows!
When we examine this ancient biblical ideal of womanhood, we do not find the stereotyped housewife occupied with dirty dishes and laundry, her daily life dictated by the demands of her husband and her children. Nor do we find a hardened, overly ambitious career woman who leaves her family to fend for itself.
What we find is a strong, dignified, multitalented, caring woman who is an individual in her own right. This woman has money to invest, servants to look after and real estate to manage. She is her husband’s partner, and she is completely trusted with the responsibility for their lands, property and goods.
She has the business skills to buy and sell in the market, along with the heartfelt sensitivity and compassion to care for and fulfill the needs of people who are less fortunate. Cheerfully and energetically she tackles the challenges each day brings. Her husband and children love and respect her for her kind, generous and caring nature.
But with all her responsibilities, first and foremost, she looks to God. Her primary concern is God’s will in her life. She is a woman after God’s own heart.
http://www.wcg.org/lit/bible/poet/prov31.htm
When we examine this ancient biblical ideal of womanhood, we do not find the stereotyped housewife occupied with dirty dishes and laundry, her daily life dictated by the demands of her husband and her children. Nor do we find a hardened, overly ambitious career woman who leaves her family to fend for itself.
What we find is a strong, dignified, multitalented, caring woman who is an individual in her own right. This woman has money to invest, servants to look after and real estate to manage. She is her husband’s partner, and she is completely trusted with the responsibility for their lands, property and goods.
She has the business skills to buy and sell in the market, along with the heartfelt sensitivity and compassion to care for and fulfill the needs of people who are less fortunate. Cheerfully and energetically she tackles the challenges each day brings. Her husband and children love and respect her for her kind, generous and caring nature.
But with all her responsibilities, first and foremost, she looks to God. Her primary concern is God’s will in her life. She is a woman after God’s own heart.
http://www.wcg.org/lit/bible/poet/prov31.htm
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Mompreneurs Welcome
I just wanted to create a free location where we can all mingle, get to know one another, post inspirational messages, and meet on occasion! Tell us what business your in and what part of central florida you are in!
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