"Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power at work within us, to him be glory..." Ephesians 3:20-21
According to His power.
Today I am joining Lara one more time in recounting the month with the lady of Proverbs 31. She is a woman of noble character. A mighty warrior of a woman, you might say. Throughout this month, Lara and her guest writers have talked about the various qualities of this woman, and had some amazing insights into who she really is. This picture God painted in scripture is for a purpose. Not to condemn or cause us to feel guilt or shame, but to uplift, to encourage, to spur us on to all we are called to do and be.
I am tying this into my "multitude" post for this week because one of the main things I have gained from this study of Proverbs 31 is something I am eternally grateful for. That thing is that it is by His power alone that I can do anything. The Lord is my strength. He is my portion. My song. My life. If I do anything good. Anything that means anything, it is because of Him.
I am so thankful that God alone can make me this woman of noble character. This Proverbs 31 diva. She is wise, resourceful, loving, kind, at peace, prepared, beloved, blessed, secure, beautiful. I believe He is sculpting me into her right now. Maybe he's doing that for you also. No, I know he's doing that for you. He's always at work within his children.
So, today I am thankful for His power. That He does immeasurably more that all I can ever ask or imagine, through me! Amazing. Beyond understanding. God.
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Through this past week I've also found these things to give thanks for...
# 42-50
42. a moment to get to know my son's preschool teachers
43. the wonder of library books
44. that God made T-rex
45. the farmer's market on a crisp fall morning
46. a bouquet of fall flowers
47. that our kids have amazing friends
48. true rest comes from the Lord, every time
49. excitement over the possibilities
50. this mystery of being a Proverbs 31 woman, by His power
I love love love your declaration of yourself--that He is sculpting you into her right now. That boldness and conviction is so beautiful. Boldness and conviction that He does what He promises He will do. He is faithful. You are she, the diva. xoxo
ReplyDeleteI've really enjoyed hearing from "you" on this very important subject. Let's work together on being the noble wives our Maker can make us into, Sister!
ReplyDeleteBTW, thanks for the encouraging comments you've given me. I appreciate your kind thoughts!
I really enjoyed your post, Emily. May the Lord continue to speak through you.
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