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Day 17...Quiet Time

Today I'm thankful for quiet time! Today at nap time I was able to spend in the Word. I haven't been able to for several reasons. One because we have been busy with the hubby's grandparents and everything that is going on around here but also because when I was getting down time I was spending it watching Friends. I love Friends and can watch reruns over and over but really that's not where I should be spending my time. I knew this but chose to do it anyway.

Today though I decided that I would do my Bible study from 1 (when naptime started) until 2 when Friends came on. Well then my mom called and we talked for almost the whole hour. I had about 15 minutes left and really felt that I shouldn't stop at 2 but do the full hour that I said I would.

So I got started and you know the Book they were talking about today? Proverbs! Like Proverbs 31 and Proverbs 18:9 "One who is slack in his work is brother to on who destroys"!

OK God I think I get your point! Stop watching Friends and study my Word and do as I direct you! OK it's time to listen!

So this chapter that I was able to study in Created to be His Help Meet by Debi Pearl listed some Traits of a Good Woman that are from Proverbs 31. I'm going to share with you the list that I put together of traits that I want to work towards. (The book goes into great detail about these traits and their Biblical background).

Traits of a Good Woman that I want to embrace
  • trustworthy
  • dependable
  • inspires confidence
  • reliable
  • honest
  • deserving
  • faithful
  • loyal
  • constant in love
  • unmoved
  • industrious
  • hardworking
  • busy
  • diligent
  • patient
  • frugal
  • not wasteful
  • good management
  • self-starter
  • energetic
  • enterprising
  • daring, yet cautious
  • resourceful
  • physically strong
  • hard worker
  • willing to work long hours
  • willing to work boring jobs
  • compassionate
  • merciful
  • generous
  • easily moved to help others
  • prudent
  • competent
  • benevolent
  • confident
  • plans for the future
  • craftsman
  • brings my hubby honor
  • organizes
  • manages
  • strong character
  • discerning
  • thoughtful
  • gentle
  • conscious of responsibilities
  • reliable
  • not idle
  • doesn't focus on beauty
  • fears the LORD
I know it's a long list and will not be accomplished without God's help and I plan to pray for His help daily because I know that He keeps His promises. He promised if I work towards all of these traits and to be the woman he wants me to be then I will be...
  • rare
  • uncommon
  • unusually excellent
  • unique
  • precious
  •  matchless
  • praised by my husband
  • praised by Rex
  • honored
  • appreciated
  • esteemed
  • loved
  • reap what I have sown
  • praiseworthy
  • complimented
  • approved
  • deserving admired
  • applauded
  • worthy
Why would someone not want those promises? I want to be a good woman in God's eyes and I want to be a hard worker because that is what he has called me to be. So no more sitting around and watching Friends. At 2:00 I will be working hard either on the house or studying His word so I have the strength to continue on the path that I want to continue on. If I'm working hard there is no reason I can't have Friends on but I must be busy doing something and only listening to it. You will not find a slacker around here!



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