It has flown by for me. It's been a really exciting journey. I have felt God through it, and it couldn't have come at a better time in my life. Here are a few things I have learned:
1. Don't be lazy- It will set an overall tone of frustration and sluggishness for my home.
2. Be Selfless- Continue to put others first and God will give me the rest that I need from it all.
3. Keep Writing- (personal) The more I write, as with anything, the easier it becomes. I think there's been a significant improvement.
4. Trust God. Honestly He's been telling me this for a long time. Every time I feel frustrated or upset because it feels like we (as a family) are not moving forward, God reverts back to this. Obviously it's really hard for me or we wouldn't still be working on it.. but here we are.
5. Spend time with God everyday- I won't say that since we started, everything has been just peachy. I will say that I have felt more grace and peace and joy within myself and my home by taking the time to delve into the word, and to share it with others. It has brought a lot of fulfillment.
I am so happy for those of you who have stuck with it here. I know I can seem a little scatter-brained. I have 2 little ones, it comes with the territory. In all honesty, though, thank you for reading. It's really encouraging to log on and see that people are getting something out of this. You ladies are awesome in all of your unique ways! I know that whatever you take from this will only increase your life. Not because 'I'm such a great writer..' but because it's God's word and it's value never depreciates.
So... are you ready for the last verse?
31 Honor her for all that her hands have done,
and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.
and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.
Today, I want to pray this over each of you.
May everything you put your hands to, be it child rearing, selling goods, working outside the home, or assisting others, I pray God blesses it. May the work you do never go unnoticed by the LORD Almighty. I ask that he would always bring you the rest that you need and the strength in the meantime.
Help her to find her place in your Kingdom, show her the things in her life that will bring her satisfaction and success. And bless it abundantly. And Please, God, continue to strengthen these families. May these women be pillars in the homes, Queens in your Kingdom and a vessel for your wisdom. Amen.
Sad to see a journey end, but also exciting. I don't know what comes next, but I do know he's got great things for each of us.
Whatever it is, I know now that we are Proverbs 31 Women.
And we know what that actually means :)
With all my love and anticipation for the future-
Lindsay
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