Something about Spring

There is something about Spring and the anticipation of it that makes me giddy. As the weather warms up, the colors slowly turn from brown to green I can't contain my excitement. It gives me an overwhelming joy to know that soon the windows can be open the entire day, the children can play outside and we can spend more time in the sun light.

It also makes me want to accomplish some spring cleaning, both in my home and yard, and spiritually. As part of my spring preparation this year I am going to memorize PROVERBS 31:10-31. My goal is to have it memorized by EASTER! While in my heart I know what God has called me to, it easy to become distracted and lose sight of the beautiful example this passage provides. I encourage you women to join me in this and be prepared to blessed :)

PROVERBS 31:10-31

"An excellent wife, who can find?
For her worth is far above jewels.
The heart of her husband trusts in her,
And he will have no lack of gain.
She does him good and not evil
All the days of her life.
She looks for wool and flax
And works with her hands in delight.
She is like merchant ships;
She brings her food from afar.
She rises also while it is still night
And gives food to her household
And portions to her maidens.
She considers a field and buys it;
From her earnings she plants a vineyard.
She girds herself with strength
And makes her arms strong.
She senses that her gain is good;
Her lamp does not go out at night.
She stretches out her hands to the distaff,
And her hands grasp the spindle.
She extends her hand to the poor,
And she stretches out her hands to the needy.
She is not afraid of the snow for her household,
For all her household are clothed with scarlet.
She makes coverings 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 belts to the tradesmen.
Strength and dignity are her clothing,
And she smiles at the future.
She opens her mouth in wisdom,
And the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.
She looks well to the ways of her household,
And does not eat the bread of idleness.
Her children rise up and bless her;
Her husband also, and he praises her, saying:
'Many daughters have done nobly,
But you excel them all.'
Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain,
But a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised.
Give her the product of her hands,
And let her works praise her in the gates."