I was talking to another woman recently, and have been criticized for fear mongering among Christians. I have been encouraged to not worry about the country's economic situation and to rely solely on God. I believe that is not what God wants of us, to hide our head in the sand. While I rely on God, I rely on him to guide me and direct my path in preparing for hard times, just as Joseph did for Egypt.
In Proverbs 31, God outlines specific courses of action for those that are Keepers of the Home to follow. We are to be prepared for the winter, whether the season of the year or the season of life. Many things that I post about are items that I believe God brings to my attention for a reason. I then stop, think, pray and listen for God's direction. I don't consider myself fearful but observant and smart enough to follow God's promptings.
Frankly, with all of the "clues" the past few years it really amazes me that more people haven't been aware of what God has been telling them.
A Wife of Noble Character
10 [b]Who can find a virtuous and capable wife?
She is more precious than rubies.
11 Her husband can trust her,
and she will greatly enrich his life.
12 She brings him good, not harm,
all the days of her life.
13 She finds wool and flax
and busily spins it.
14 She is like a merchant’s ship,
bringing her food from afar.
15 She gets up before dawn to prepare breakfast for her household
and plan the day’s work for her servant girls.
16 She goes to inspect a field and buys it;
with her earnings she plants a vineyard.
17 She is energetic and strong,
a hard worker.
18 She makes sure her dealings are profitable;
her lamp burns late into the night.
19 Her hands are busy spinning thread,
her fingers twisting fiber.
20 She extends a helping hand to the poor
and opens her arms to the needy.
21 She has no fear of winter for her household,
for everyone has warm[c] clothes.
22 She makes her own bedspreads.
She dresses in fine linen and purple gowns.
23 Her husband is well known at the city gates,
where he sits with the other civic leaders.
24 She makes belted linen garments
and sashes to sell to the merchants.
25 She is clothed with strength and dignity,
and she laughs without fear of the future.
26 When she speaks, her words are wise,
and she gives instructions with kindness.
27 She carefully watches everything in her household
and suffers nothing from laziness.
28 Her children stand and bless her.
Her husband praises her:
29 “There are many virtuous and capable women in the world,
but you surpass them all!”
but a woman who fears the L
31 Reward her for all she has done.
Let her deeds publicly declare her praise.
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