Whose honour will cause rejoicing?

July 23, 2013 by tascha 2 Comments

Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. Proverbs 31:25

What do people see when they look at me?

According to this, I should be desirous of people not even noticing whether I wear silk and purple. [Proverbs 31:22]

If people see strength and honor…. then I will one day rejoice.

But…. do I want people to think that *I* am a “strong woman”? Do I want people to talk about *my* honor?

I have recently discovered a love of not just fixing my hair nicely but of decorating it. hehe—a little flower clip just makes me feel a little dressed up, even if I’m wearing denim and a T. And since most days my “mommy-hairdo” is a pony… my few flower clips get plenty of use!! :)And I have even had quite a few people comment on how cute it looks…

But that is NOT what I want people to remember when they think of who I am!

I want them to remember

strength

and

honour

But, even more specifically, I want people to think of God’s strength in my life…

and God’s name being honored!

And I’m sure that most of you reading this would desire the same…

But HOW does HIS strength get noticed?

How can we wear this honor?

Each person’s journey will look different on the outside, but inside—that’s where the rubber meets the road, so to speak.

Do I take ANY time to speak to Him each day?

The days I do pray don’t actually always run smoothly, but **I am not a basket case** in the midst of the chaos!

The days I don’t… well, I try not to think of those days. Even the GOOD seems off on those days! HA

Am I open to correction? From the hubby, my preacher, SS teacher, even my children?

If not, I will not change— and change requires strength, which in turn creates more strength…

This learning and growing and repeating is hard stuff.

It REQUIRES His strength.

Does my mouth open in criticism of those in the ministry? Do people find my “personality” hard to work with?

If so, I am not wearing this honour that brings rejoicing.

This honour requires a humble spirit {NOT being walked over!}

…the hidden man of the heart… a meek and quiet spirit… in the sight of God of great price. I Peter 3:4

This honour requires me to allow HIM to take control of my assertiveness.

As a woman, this can be difficult! but THAT is what a quiet spirit IS. It’s not about never talking or sitting in a corner while others DO things… but getting involved and allowing others to have control of a situation and not having a point of view that says “My way or the highway, people!”

So, this is something I have been learning… hopefully growing in… and will need to repeat regularly!

And maybe one day I will rejoice …in time to come… that my life brought Him honour and used His strength!!