"Beauty is more than skin deep - it starts in the heart"
I was recently gifted a wonderful book called "Beautiful in God´s Eyes" The treasures of a Proverbs 31 Woman, By: Elizabeth George.
No, I have not achieved the Proverbs 31 status, I´m not even close, but I enjoy trying...
Reading through the first few chapters of the book helps me understand the character, value and loyalty of the Proverbs 31 woman. Further on in the book I found what her mission is and what kind of heart she has, how disciplined she is and what her vision is for her home and family. She´s an extraordinary woman, a rare treasure; the Bible calls her virtuous.
The book uses scripture from Proverbs 31: 10-31, which tell the story of a wise mothers instructions to her young son, who will one day be a king, of how to be a Godly king and how to find an outstanding wife.
I gleaned much from the pages in these few chapters - learning that a Proverbs 31 women is noble. A noble woman is pure, modest, kind, thrifty, strong, honest, hard working, industrious, and holy. She is a wise woman building her home for God.
My aspiration each day is to grow into the Proverbs 31 woman, it is my greatest desire. I am not a wife of noble charactrer, but I desire to be and genuinely work toward that goal, knowing that I will not always achieve success.
This book is about the journey to becomig a Proverbs 31 woman, and though this woman is a picture of perfection I understand that I am real and really not perfect, but that does not keep me from trying.
I remind myself to enjoy the journey, I am sure that this hardworking woman, has a good sense of humor and zest for life, and is alot like you and I, in that she finds herself tired and frazzled at times, needing to stop to put her feet up and allow herself time to just sit and rest.
I am anxious to finish reading this book and I highly recommend it to anyone aspiring to become a Proverbs 31 women - definitely a worthy read.
5 comments:
Colleen. Thanks for sharing this. I am going to get this book. (If Colleen says she is far from being a Proverbs 31 woman, oh boy, we are all in trouble.) p.s. I love your new picture on your front page. You are so good in photography. That's a gift from God.
Ling, you will really love this book. It is written in a very personal way that makes you feel as though you are having a visit with the author. And, thank you for the compliment, I love taking pictures, but I think that I could improve alot, I am hoping to buy a new camera with more mega pixels and this should give me even better quality pictures. God is so good!
I love the title of this book. If it is any indication of what's inside, I'm sure it is an impressive book.
Like I've said before...this is a book to keep in your favorites...I'm glad you're enjoying it and youre stirring me to reread...so much to learn...
Rosie, thank you again and again for this precious book. Yes it is a keeper and will sit amoung my very best and favorites.
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