Devotionals: Active Word - July 31, 2011

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Active Word - July 31, 2011 Jul 31st 2011, 04:00 31-Sole source Who can find a virtuous wife? Proverbs 31:10 (NKJV) We come to the thirty-first chapter of the Book of Proverbs, one of the most well-known chapters not only in Proverbs but in the entire Bible. It's well known because it goes to great lengths to describe a particular woman. She's the "virtuous wife" and is often referred to as  the "Proverbs 31 Woman." This woman's actions are described for us in detail: She works with her hands, she takes care of her household, she plans ahead, she reaches out to help the poor, she searches for the deals that are best for her family, she produces what's needed, she speaks wisdom and kindness, and she's honored by her children and her husband. It paints a picture of a woman worthy of all admiration. But here's what's interesting: After all of her deeds are described, we finally come to her character's core: Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, but a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised. (Proverbs 31:30 NKJV) At the end of it all, we're told that what makes this woman so wonderful isn't a charming personality or beautiful looks. No, what makes her admirable is her heart that fears the Lord. That is the source of everything she does, and there's an important lesson here for both men and women. A heart that fears and honors the Lord is the most important thing we can have. Whether you're young, old, male, female, rich, or poor, a life that's worthy of admiration is traced back to a heart that's right with God. That is the sole source of the goodness that comes from our lives. Those who are wise prioritize their relationship with the Lord. They always make sure their heart is aligned with God's heart. They care more about what's going on inside than anything external. They are willing to sacrifice their time, effort, and resources in order to put God first. It's the first thing they consider when they wake up in the morning, and it's their last thought as they drift off to sleep at night. They fully know that God is the sole source of every good thing. Think About It… What does this passage reveal to me about God? What does this passage reveal to me about myself? Based on this, what changes do I need to make? What is my prayer for today? SPECIAL OFFER New 365 Devotional Volume 2 God's mercy is new every day. That's because it's needed daily. So to help you walk through a fresh new day, the Active Word has put together this second volume of the 365 Devotional.  Our hope in creating this series of devotionals, is to help you connect with God's Word 365 days a year. And the best thing is, you can start any day of the year. Stay in step with God's Word, His will, and learn to live out your faith, daily.

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