Trust...

A common practice in ancient customs was for the husband to lock away his possessions and resources, so that his manipulative wife couldn't bring him to ruin. However, the husband of this virtuous woman does not maintain a jealous guard over his stuff. His valuables are entrusted to her, and her unquestionable loyalty.

This is a followup for the first verse of my 50-week challenge. Verse 10 is a simple summation of her relationship with her husband. The woman of proverbs 31 is painted very clearly with "the heart of her husband safely trusts her." As I mentioned in the previous entry, I was really convicted at what this meant for my relationship with my husband; I realized that with my thinking on finances, it was a big possibility that he might not be able to trust me. I tend to be a little lackadaisical as far as limiting any purchases made during shopping. However, I realized that this verse points to more than just our finances, it also lightly touches on my relationship with Jesus. In the Bible, his believers, or church, are described collectively as "the bride." I realized that this should reflect my relationship and my life with God. It makes me think about the verse in Luke, about being entrusted with great things when we are faithful with the minor things.

That is what this will all reflect. Does God see me as capable of handling big, important things?

This has definitely been difficult, even though it's the beginning. Satan has come with his buddies, attacking both Cody and I on all sides. This past week, I saw some intense spiritual warfare...I saw satan's attempts to drive a wedge between me and my husband. But that must mean i'm headed in the right direction. Otherwise, he wouldn't be trying so hard.

Anyways, tomorrow I start the next challenge: 2 1/2 weeks focus on "she brings him good, and not harm, all the days of her life."

I need to give up the computer so that Cody can do homework.


dear reader, until we meet again,

C.W.