Text:
Proverbs 31:25 (NLT)
25 She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future.
Observation:
Perhaps we should look at the woman that the book of Proverbs closes with to find the secret of having something better than a good day; it shows us the character of a godly woman.
If we focus on the circumstances that we face each day, we will be overwhelmed, and discouraged most of the time. However, if we focus on God, and His perspective, we can have a godly day; and, this is possible to have every day.
Notice that this godly woman was able to laugh without fear of the future because she was clothed with strength and dignity.
What she had each one of us can have. This woman had the presence of God in her life. This is something that is available to you today.
Matthew 11:28-30 (NLT)
28 Then Jesus said, "Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.
29 Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
30 For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light."
Are you willing to loosen up? Are you willing to laugh, love, and lean on the Lord for your strength and dignity?
Proverbs 17:22 (NLT)
22 A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit saps a person's strength.
Prayer:
Father, thank You for being our Father in heaven, and thank You for being the God who lives in the hearts of Your children.
Father, we are so grateful that the God who lives in us provides rest for today, and hope for all of our tomorrows.
Psalm 62:5 (HCSB)
5 Rest in God alone, my soul, for my hope comes from Him.
Father, in Your presence we live our lives day by day; drawing from You rest for today, and hope for tomorrow. In the might name of Jesus we pray, Amen.
Ephesians 6:10-11 (ESV)
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.
11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.
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