The Virtuous Wife

The Virtuous Wife

Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies. The heart of her husband safely trusts her; so he will have no lack of gain. She does him good and not evil all the days of her life. She seeks wool and flax, and willingly works with her hands. She is like the merchant ships, she brings her food from afar. She also rises while it is yet night, and provides food for her household, and a portion for her maidservants. She considers a field and buys it; from her profits she plants a vineyard. She girds herself with strength, and strengthens her arms. She perceives that her merchandise is good, and her lamp does not go out by night. She stretches out her hands to the distaff, and her hand holds the spindle. She extends her hand to the poor, yes, she reaches out her hands to the needy. She is not afraid of snow for her household, for all her household is clothed with scarlet. She makes tapestry for herself; her clothing is fine linen and purple. Her husband is known in the gates, when he sits among the elders of the land. She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies sashes for the merchants. Strength and honor are her clothing; she shall rejoice in time to come. She opens her mouth with wisdom, and on her tongue is the law of kindness. She watches over the ways of her household, and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: “Many daughters have done well, but you excel them all.” Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, but a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands, and let her own works praise her in the gates.

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

A Godly Mother’s Prayer

Dearest Lord Jesus
Hear my desperate plea
Take all my children
To be forever with thee
Jesus Lover of my soul
Whatever be the cost
Be the saviour of my children
That they may never be lost
I’ve prayed for them today
I’ll pray for them tomorrow
Be with them in their times of joy
And in their times of sorrow
I’ll never stop to pray for them
No matter what comes my way
I pray for their futures
And the partners they’ll choose someday
I love thee Lord Jesus
From my heart I beg of you
To watch over my Grandchildren
When that time has come too
For my husband I also pray
That he may stand the test of time
And someday Lord Jesus
Be in heaven forever thine
Thank you that you’ve given me
A husband after your own heart
Who loves me dearly
Of my life will forever be a part
I pray for our extended families
That you will do whatever it takes
To save each one of their souls
Please Lord, do it for your names sake
But as for this blessed day
I thank thee for daily bread
The clean water we have to drink
And our soft warm beds
One last thing, dear Lord Jesus
I ask this one for me
That I may be one in thee
Now and in all eternity
Amen

Written by Regina ten Brinke
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