Proverbs 31

"Who can find a virtuous and capable wife? She is more precious than rubies. Her husband can trust her, and she will greatly enrich his life. She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life."
"She is energetic and strong, a hard worker."
"She extends a helping hand to the poor and opens her arms to the needy. She has no fear of winter for her household, for everyone has warm clothes."
"She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future. When she speaks, her words are wise, and she gives instructions with kindness. She carefully watches everything in her household and suffers nothing from laziness."
"Her children stand and bless her. Her husband praises her:'There are many virtuous and capable women in the world, but you surpass them all'"
"Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last; but a woman who fears the Lord will be greatly praised. Reward her for all she has done. Let her deeds publicly declare her praise."
Proverbs 31:10-12,17,20-21,25-31

Proverbs 30

"Every word of God proves true. He is a shield to all who come to him for protection. Do not add to his words, or he may rebuke you and expose you as a liar."
Proverbs 30:5,6

Proverbs 29

"Fools vent their anger, but the wise quietly hold it back."
"To discipline a child produces wisdom..."
"Discipline your children, and they will give you peace of mind and will make your heart glad."
Proverbs 29:11,15,17

Proverbs 28

"Evil people don't understand justice, but those who follow the Lord understand completely."
"Better to be poor and honest than to be dishonest and rich."
"Young people who obey the law are wise; those with wild friends bring shame to their parents."
"Blessed are those who fear to do wrong, but the stubborn are headed for serious trouble."
"Greed causes fighting; trusting the Lord leads to prosperity."
"Those who trust their own insight are foolish, but anyone who walks in wisdom is safe."
Proverbs 28:5,6,7,14,25,26

Proverbs 27

"The heartfelt counsel of a friend is as sweet as perfume and incense."
"As iron sharpens iron, as a friend sharpens a friend."
"As a face is reflected in water, so the heart reflects the real person."
"Fire test the purity of silver and gold, but a person is tested by being praised."
Proverbs 27:9,17,19,21

Good reminders!

Proverbs 26

"Fire goes out without wood, and quarrels disappear when gossip stops."
"A quarrelsome person starts fights as easily as hot embers light charcoal or fire lights wood."
"Rumors are dainty morsels that sink deep into one's heart."
Proverbs 26:20,21,22

Talking about every little irritation and piece of gossip only keeps the fires of anger going. Refusing to discuss them cuts the fuel line and makes the fires die out. Does someone continually irritate you? Decide not to complain about the person, and see if your irritation dies from lack of fuel.
(Taken from the scriptural notes in my Life Application Study Bible--sorry to continue to use this, but I find that the author can better encourage or explain the scripture than I can...I am by no means an expert, I only want to encourage!)

Craziness

My little one is two...

...and she can still sit in the Bumbo - and get out of it on her own.

My 6 year old is now in the 2nd grade! One of the many joys of homeschooling!

I am the mother of 4 blessings!