She seeks wool and flax, and works with willing hands

Dear Reader;

I am so sorry that I didn't write on Saturday. I am on to the next 2.5 week block. Last week my scripture was about bring good vs. harm into a marriage. My whole deal was that I did not try to make the most of the challenge. However, the Lord helped me to fight for the right to be a good wife, and to enjoy my role a little more. I thought about how bringing harm can vary over a wide spectrum of actions. Really, and amazingly, these scripture were meant to address any situation, any personality, any couple, and any culture. How cool is that?

So I really want to talk the most about the next verse, and look at some different perspectives on it.
"She seeks wool and flax..." is the first part of the verse. I was reading the Adam Clarke's Commentary online. What it said about this part of the verse was that this woman didn't go out and buy wool and flax, but she made her own wool from her own flocks of sheep, and she brought flaxseed out of her own garden! Now on the spiritual aspect of this verse, it basically says she is very resourceful, and knowledgeable about things like sewing and gardening. Of course, this dates the context of the verse; most people i know (at least my own age) have ZERO knowledge about sewing. I wish I did, however hand-sewing is not the least expensive way to go as far as obtaining clothing is concerned. Thinking about the passage like that could be considered as 'too literal' an approach. Just like the part about the woman getting flaxseed from her own garden! Does that mean I need to start digging myself some mulchy earth? No, however there is something to be said about raising your own vegetation, or making your own dresses. I actually have been doing lots of research on gardening, and am planning on growing one once Cody and I move to Grants (this is mostly for economic reasons; I hate paying for vegetables). I have always wanted to learn how to sew, and maybe some day I will.

"She works with willing hands." When the commentary mentions this part of the verse, it basically states that her actions come from her heart. It's no question, she is all that is woman. She's truly a servant. Don't-want-to doesn't even come to her mind. If you think about it, it's all in your head. You can ask God to give you the desire to do something, so that way you never feel like its a chore. That is the kind of attitude I want for when I'm washing dishes. I find that dishes are the thing I am least willing to do on my own initiative. I am not sure why, but that is one thing I really want to change about my attitude.

So pray for this next block...Pray that I have a more positive attitude. Pray that I am resourceful as a wife. Pray that I really focus and apply what I'm learning.


Thanks for reading!

C.W.