Monday, September 8, 2008

Proverbs 31:10-31 - Revisited for the Modern Mom

Proverbs 31:10-31 – Revisited in the 21st Century for a Mom with children in school.

A wife of noble character who can find?
She is worth far more than diamonds.
Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value.
She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life.
She selects organic and made in the USA products and works with eager hands.
She is like the 18-wheelers, bringing her groceries from Whole Foods and HEB.
She gets up by her alarm clock while it is still dark; she provides food for her family and pays for her gasoline
She considers a computer and buys it; out of her earnings she pays for internet service for her children.
She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks.
She sees that her volunteering is valuable, and her electricity does not go out at night.
In her hand she holds a cell phone and pushes the microwave buttons with her fingers.
She opens her arms to the poor and extends her arms to the needy.
When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in jackets from Target.
She buys coverings for her bed at a discount; she is clothed in designer clothes from outlet stores.
Her husband is respected at the corporate offices, where he takes his seat among the board of directors.
She makes homemade greeting cards and delivers them, and supplies teachers with gifts.
She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.
She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.
Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her.
Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.
Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.
Give her the reward she has earned, and let her works bring her praise at the PTA meeting.

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