She is worth far more than rubies.
The first part of this passage refers to a woman's character as a wife.
Noble character...Noble is defined as a person of an exalted moral or mental character or excellence, of an admirably high quality; notably superior.
And rubies...they are up there with diamonds. Rare and beautiful.
What a hard thing to live up to. Not only do I need to be noble, a person of excellence, but I also need to act in a way that is rare and beautiful...all the time.
There are days when I don't think I could be worth more than a piece of coal let alone a ruby. My attitude does not reflect the attitude of a woman who is noble or worth more than rubies!
.hmmmmm how can I portray this in my everyday work? Maybe by believing it. God made ME...Kara! Jeremiah 1:5 says, "Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you. Before you were born, I set you apart for my holy purpose. I appointed you to be a prophet to the nations." He made me to do His work! What a privilege. I am rare..and (at times) beautiful. I think if we believe we are these things, we will portray them in our everyday interactions with our husbands.
Dear Lord, Help me to believe that I am a person of excellence. You created me, therefore, I am rare and beautiful. One of a kind. Help me to daily display my qualities to my husband. Amen.
4 comments:
What a great prayer. While I have thought about being a wife of noble character, I rarely think about displaying those qualities to my husband.
Thanks lady,
XOXO
Joce
What a beautiful prayer. I have never really heard of this proverb, but that is how my mom strived to be for my father and that is how I strive to be and friends always accuse me of being old fashioned and "You know, the 1950's are over" and that's not what I want to be, but I believe that this is proverb explains how as women of God we are to be!!
"His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness..." 2 Peter 1:3. You can't be a ruby all the time in your own power. Let Jesus shine through you.
"Therefore if anyone is in Christ he is a new creating; the old has gone, the new has come!" 2Cor5:17. Thank God, right? We are rubies because of His work on the cross! We are daughters of the king, rare and valuable!
Great job, Kara
I am so proud of the woman God continues to make you! It is a blessing to see His work in YOU! I love you deeply and thank God for the GIFT of YOU!
Keep seeking Him....He will give you the desires of your heart. Matthew 6:33
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