Beautiful in God's Eyes

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“I suddenly realized that God’s beautiful Proverbs 31 woman was the sparkling jewel in her husband’s life! She brought the love, the color, the joy, the life, and the energy to the home.” (Page 24)

“ used to mean able, capable, mighty, strong, valiant, powerful, efficient, wealthy, and worthy.²” (Page 15)

“Whereas a man usually enjoys wealth as a result of his trust in God, here in Proverbs 31:11 his profit is a result of the value of his wife—in whom he can solidly trust. He trusts his wife in the same way he trusts God!³ ‘The heart of her husband safely trusts in her’—and in the Lord! As one translator sees it, ‘The heart of her husband has faith in her’!⁴ Imagine, a calling to work together with God to comfort and support our mate. What an incredible privilege and ministry!” (Page 33)

“When I face difficult circumstances or painful times, I pray something like this: ‘God, Your Word says You have already given me all things that pertain to life and godliness (2 Peter 1:3). And Your Word says I can do all things—including handle this—through Christ who strengthens me (Philippians 4:13). By Your grace and through Your Spirit, I can do this. Thank You for enabling me to meet the challenge!’” (Pages 26–27)

“Grow in emotional stability—Certainly to be a sparkling jewel in anyone’s life, you and I need to be growing in emotional stability. After all, the mistress of the home determines the general emotional atmosphere under her roof; her emotional state sets the standard and the tone.” (Page 26)