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As Ladies inWaiting,
there is a thing or two that we need to learn and grow in, before God can ever join us with our Prince. It's vital that during this time we stay in the presence of the King. Because in that, we will learn all the ways of the Kingdom and how to be a woman after God's own heart. I know there are many crowning qualities, but the Lord gave me these 5 that I hope will be a blessing. When you are Born Again (John 3:3) and you spend time in the presence of the King, He will always pour even more into your heart and spirit. ♥
1. Virtue:
"Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies." Proverbs 31:10
"A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband." Proverbs 12:4
Virtue- "behavior showing high moral standards of goodness, righteousness, morality, integrity, dignity, honor, decency, nobility, worthiness and purity."
These seem like pretty high standards to live up to, but I love the scripture that says, "I can do ALL THINGS through Christ, which strengthens me." Philippians 4:13
Time in the Word and prayer will help build and strengthen these qualities in your life, as will having a mentor, mother, sister, friend, ect., who walks in these qualities that you can look up to. In my own life, I have been blessed to have a mother that fears the Lord and lives a daily life of example for me. She has been faithful to teach me in all areas, from putting powder and perfume on clean sheets, making pie crust from scratch, knowing how to deep clean a house, the importance of fragrance in a home, and playing worship music which invites the presence of the Lord right in.
Sure, it may sound old fashioned but let me assure you, these are some things that will certainly add to your qualities of virtue and make your house into a home. Husbands DO notice and appreciate the little things, by the way. ;)
With God's grace and our diligence, it is POSSIBLE for each and every one of us to be virtuous women in the world we live in.
This world needs to have examples of women that have a standard of EXCELLENCE and that conduct themselves with dignity and grace. Amen!
2. A Devotional (Faithful) Spirit:
"The heart of her husband does safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil (deep concern)." Proverbs 31:11
"A talebearer (a gossip) reveals secrets but he that is of a FAITHFUL spirit conceals (keeps) the matter." Proverbs 11:13
Being trustworthy and faithful are some of the most important attributes a person can have. For a husband to trust his heart and life with his wife, or for friends to trust their deepest secrets with each other, is worth more than gold! Many homes, families, friendships, churches, ect. have been destroyed because things were "shared" that were meant to be kept in confidence. It is SO important that we learn this Biblical principle at an early age.
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Crowning Qualities of a Woman
by Kenya-Nicole Gossett
Founder of Becoming Esther
with our spirit that we are heirs. Heirs of God and co heirs wih Christ. If ineed we suffer with Him that we might also share in His glory." Romans 8:16-17