April 20 – Matthew 26:38

Matthew 26:38 NIV Then He said to them, “My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with Me.” The humanity of Jesus seems so real here, doesn’t it? What was His sorrow? For us, for what He was about to go through, because He had to “become sin”? And then He asks them to stay with Him. Could it possibly have... Read More

April 19 – Proverbs 31:31

Proverbs 31:31 NIV Give her the reward she has earned, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate. One reward will be God’s “Well done, good and faithful servant…Come and share your master’s happiness.” Hey! Who’s at the city gate where she’s getting praised? That’s where her husband is sitting! Or maybe the city is... Read More

April 18 – Proverbs 31:30

Proverbs 31:30 NIV Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Sometimes when you’re being “charming,” doesn’t it even feel un-authentic? It does to me. And external beauty IS fleeting. But think of some of the godly women you know. There’s an inner beauty that radiates (or is it revitates?!!) [an... Read More

April 17 – Proverbs 31:29

Proverbs 31:29 NIV “Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.” [husband speaking to wife] “You surpass them all.” Wouldn’t it be great if every husband thought his wife was the best one? And if every husband knew how much harder we work for his praise than as a result of his criticism? I’ll bet right now you could name specific... Read More

April 16 – Proverbs 31:28

Proverbs 31:28 NIV Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: [we find out what he says to her tomorrow!] What a reward! These are children loved and nurtured by a mother they have watched and learned to respect. And they’ve heard the praise their dad gives to her. And besides the Lord’s “well-done,” isn’t this... Read More

April 15 – Proverbs 31:27

Proverbs 31:27 Amp She looks well to how things go in her household, and the bread of idleness [gossip, discontent, and self-pity] she will not eat. NIV — She watches over the affairs of her household… Yes, the dishes, laundry, meals. Yes, the budget, shopping, getting the piano tuned. But also — how are the hearts of her children? Her own heart? Does her... Read More

April 14 – Proverbs 31:26

Proverbs 31:26 NIV She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. Amp — and in her tongue is the law of kindness — giving counsel and instruction. I love this verse! Don’t you just long to be like this?!! To speak with wisdom — it begins with the fear of the Lord, you know. And to know that the counsel and instruction you give is “faithful”... Read More

April 13 – Proverbs 31:25

Proverbs 31:25 Amplified Strength and dignity are her clothing and her position is strong and secure. She rejoices over the future — the latter day or time to come [knowing that she and her family are in readiness for it]! clothed — that would be for her own protection, and it would also be what others would see of her. strength — physical maybe yes, but don’t... Read More

April 12 – Proverbs 31:24

Proverbs 31:24 NIV She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies the merchants with sashes. How do we do this today? Do we do this today? I might go back to the Amplified version of verse 16 first — don’t court neglect of your present duties by assuming others. BUT — I know you’re wanting to be able to stay at home. Ask God to open your eyes.... Read More

April 11 – Proverbs 31:23

Proverbs 31:23 NIV Her husband is respected at the city gate, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land. So what does this have to do with wives? Everything. In For Women Only, the men tell us — “If a man knows that his wife believes in him, he is empowered [notice that word?] to do better in every area of his life. A man tends to think of life as a competition... Read More