Macrina (Rire) Cloutier
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A thoughtful encounter with scripture.
'More precious than jewels'
because she knows her worth in Christ.
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The sun shone brightly in the sky, but Anne felt no joy. She could feel the cool breeze on her face, but it no longer brought her comfort. The families around her were having a wonderful time, but that only deepened her despair. She sat alone by the lake, feeling disconnected from the world around her. Since she had lost John to the war life seemed to have lost all its allure. Staring deep into the water, Anne let the memories cradle her.
The sound of John's voice rang out over the meadow 'Anne! Come, walk with me.' She had put aside her needlework and strolled toward him. When she reached him he took her arm and led her away from the house. 'My love, ' He began 'You know I have little money and my status is low, but I love you and I want to give you the best life possible.' He bent down on one knee 'Will you let me care for you? Will you let me love you till death do us part? Anne Marie Winterson, will you marry me? ' Anne had let the joy of that moment overwhelm her. But as soon as it had come the memory was gone.
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What Does It Mean To Be The Woman Of Proverbs 31?
A thoughtful encounter with scripture.
'More precious than jewels'
because she knows her worth in Christ.
'Works with willing hands'
she strives for perfection and works toward her calling or vocation.
'Makes her arms strong'
she sacrifices her wants for the benefit of spiritual growth. She guides her family and friends to Christ.
'Her lamp does not go out at night'
even in the hard times, you will find her praising the Lord, and when everything around her is in chaos she will be filled with peace.
She doesn't let others drag her down, and in turn, she doesn't drag others down.
'She opens her hand to the poor.'
gives of herself in service to others. The lowest among the servants.
'She makes herself coverings.'
she does not expose her body, she is chaste and pure. She does not flaunt her beauty before others nor does she take pride in herself through vanity.
'Strength and dignity are her clothing and she laughs at the times to come.'
virtue is what others see when they behold her, for she knows her worth lies in Christ. She is dignified not only in deed but in thought.
'She has no anxiety about the future.'
she knows that the Lord holds all things and she is completely surrendered to His will. She harbors no fear in her heart but is a refuge for the fear-filled. she calms them with an abundance of love and speaks truth over them.
'She opens her mouth and wisdom and kindness are ever on her tongue.'
To open her mouth with such wisdom she must first open her mind to its teachings, and close her mouth to let them seep in. She never curses or wishes evil on another but when she speaks all strain to hear her wise words. She doesn't slander her neighbor and others know they can seek her out and confide in her.
'She eats not the bread of idleness.'
she is not selfish or lazy but she has learned to balance work and rest. she knows when to help others and when to put her own house in order.
This is the wisdom of Proverbs 31. This is the woman you have been called to become.
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As a good friend once told me... 'Let us not say the glass is half full or half empty, but that it is half there.'
Just remember... For a judgement to be true it must be in harmony with reality.
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