Searching for the Proverbs 31 Man

1. The Proverbs 31 man has an intimate knowledge of God - "The Lord would speak to Moses face to face, as a man speaks with his friend." Exodus 33:11

2. The Proverbs 31 man knows God intimately; therefore, he is able to discern the needs of the woman in his life. - "The man without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned." I Cor. 2:14

3. The Proverbs 31 man has a vision for his life and a secure sense of purpose and destiny - "For God does speak - now one way, now another -though man may not perceive it. In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falls on men as they slumber in their beds." Job 33: 14-15

4. A Proverbs 31 Man is secure in his manhood - "The Lord God said, "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him." Genesis 2:18

5. The Proverbs 31 Man is able to prioritize the issues in his life and deal with them accordingly - "...go to my country and my own relatives and get a wife for my son Isaac." Genesis 24:4

6. A Proverbs 31 Man is honest in his commitments and devotes himself wholeheartedly to them. - "Teach me your way, Oh Lord, and I will walk in your truth; give me an undivded heart, that I may fear your name." Psalm 86:11

7. THe Proverbs 31 man clears the path and leads his wife on the course of righteousness - "But as for me and my household, I will serve the Lord." Joshua 24:15

8. The Proverbs 31 man assumes the responsibility for covering his wife - "When I looked at you and saw that you were old enough for love, I spread the corner of my garment over you and covered your nakedness. I gave you my solemn oath and entered in a covenant with you" declares the Sovereign Lord, "and you became mine" Ezekiel 16:8

9. The Proverbs 31 man realizes that his word equals his life and makes the sacrifice needed to honor his vows. - "Suppose one of you to build a tower. Will he not first sit down and estimate the cost to see if he has enough money to complete it?" Luke 14: 28

10. The Proverbs 31 Man knows how remance his woman - "I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving-kindness." Jeremiah 31:3

11. The Proverbs 31 husband embodies the nature of Christ - "In that day," declares the Lord, "You will call me 'my husband'; you will no longer call me 'my master'" Hosea 2:16

Here is only half of the statements and verses, I don't want to dwell on this for too long or I would post more, but frankly this isn't my favorite topic as of now. I like it but its not what I'm passionate about probably because I'm not dateing as of yet. Just remember these verses aren't just for the men, they are for the women too and this book points this out. They actually have study guide questions for him, for her and for the both of them together. I do recommend the book for a dating couple, its an easy read it helps with accountability. Ok, thats all for me!!

Foolish

Today I decided that I was going to feel bad for myself when things went wrong....
Today I wanted to just sit and litsen to music that depressed me.....
I could have looked on the bright side, it wasn't that hard to do...
But I wanted to mope...
I wanted to cry....
I wanted to scream....
How foolish was I?

Someone breaks a promise...
Someone disappoints you...
What are YOU going to do about it?
How are YOU going to react?

YOu can't change what happened...
but you sure can change how you behave...
WIll I choose to live a lie?
Will I just give up....
Man, how foolish was I?

Shine for Jesus

Ok, I haven't posted for a very long time but I wanted to write this out because its one of my favorite topics....Letting your light shine for Christ! I guess I love it so much because when i wasn't walking with the Lord I was surrounded by darkness and I really didn't realize it then as I do now and Satan can still use that as a foothole in my life....memories...thats why i love this topic, its about shineing and i am ale to do that now because Jesus Christ saved me out of the darkness and now I can do my part to glow!

"Over your head flickers a bejeweled sky, seen only at night. Here is one of the great ironies of life: the darker the night, the brighter the stars.

Darkness has no substance, but it can feel heavy and oppressive. UNwanted darkness is persistent. It cannot be swept from your life, vacuumed away, or tucked in a corner. The only way to get rid of darkness is to introduce light.

Jesus's words are a reminder that you are a light of the world. Just as the night sky is tempered by the many stars that shine in it, so you too can contribute your light to the world. Sometimes you need someone else's light; other times they need yours. Fragile as you are, your light can still put darkness in its place. What is your light? It is every kind word, every wrong forgiven, every bit of wisdom shared and love expressed. Darkness cannot overcome the light that blazes out of you."

One Final THought: You are the light of the world and your glow can push back any darkness. Share your light. Combine your light with others and watch the darkness flee.

I loved this you guys! I hope it can be an encouragment for you like it was for me! I could go on forver and ever about this topic but I will let this be short! I have these verses to go along with it and a few worthy quotes......

Mathew 5:15-16
Philippians 2:14-15
I John 1:7
Ephesians 5:8
I thessalonians 5:5

Quotes: "From a little spark may burst a mighty flame." - Dante Alighirri

"At times out own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark form another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratittude of those who have lighted the flame within us"- Albert Schweitzer

"How far that little candle throws his beams! So shines a good deed in a naughty world" - William shakespeare

"THe true diversion of humanity is between those who live in light and those who live in darkness" - Victor Hugo

"We are told to let our light shine, and if it does, we won't need to tell anybody it does. Lighthouses don't fire cannons to call attention to their shining - they just shine" - dwight L. Moody

Extream Willingness: Philippines: A young girl

"My dress," the young girl murmured, her words slurred through swollen lips. "Please give me my dress. I want to hold it."

The Christians surrounding the girl's bed were sad. Because of her extensive internal injuries, doctors could do nothing for her. Weeks ago, the believers had bought her a white dress to celebrate her new life and pure heart in Christ Jesus.

He father had not been pleased with his daughter's decision to follow Christ. One night, in a drunken rage, he attacked his daughter, beating and kicking her. He left her lying in the muddy street to die.

When she did not show up for church, her Christian friends went looking for her. They found the girl unconcious, lying in a heap, her formerly white dress now covered in blood and mud. She was brought to a doctor, but her injuries were severe.

Now she was asking for her dress.

"The dress is ruined," her friends told her. They tried to talk out of it, thinking that seeing the ruined dress would break down the girl's spirit.

With a simple faith of a ten-year-old, she whispered, "Please, I want to show the dress to Jesus. He was willing to bleed for me. I just want Jesus to know that I was willing to bleed for Him."

Shortly afterwards, the young girl died.

Absolutely powerful.....