I have been working through the attributes of a Proverbs 31 woman for awhile now. After a few swapped text messages with my dear friend Trina, I realized that the advice I was giving her about her own foul mood needed to be said right to my own heart. On our fridge I have this verse:
"A joyful heart is good medicine." Proverbs 17:22
Below that verse it says:
"Though life may turn on her, she chooses not to reciprocate. Instead, she strives to be emotionally generous towards others by investing in them with joy. As a result, when darkness threatens to loom over her she can easily chase it away by giving joy."
Could I come up with any reason for my foul mood and quick temper? No. Nothing justified. Was I giving joy to those closest to me? Not even a little bit. God knew just what I needed to hear at that moment. Even in the times when I think I would rather crawl back in bed than hear the truth. Instead, I needed to put to use another attribute I have been working on - getting up every morning and following through with my commitments, despite how I feel. Those commitments included providing food for my family, sweeping, doing laundry, respecting my husband, etc. I understand that if God can trust me with these small things, He can trust me with big things.
Show me Lord when I fail, teach me how to be the wife, mom, friend, sister, daughter - woman that you created me to be. Help me to continue to do the work that you've given me. Amen.
