Been Thinkin’ ’bout…

July 23, 2010 by admin.

Been thinking’ ‘bout…

A while back, a few years at least, I was instructed that reading a proverb a day (there are 31 chapters in the Book of Proverbs, and usually 31 days in the month) would be a helpful tool in guiding me in wisdom, judgment, justice and equity; to help me get what all women secretly desire- wisdom! (and understanding). I have tried to keep that a practice since, and I have found that in many ways, I begin to think like the Proverbs read.

For instance, when I feel lazy, inevitably, the Book of God will come to my mind - usually as I lay in bed -(Prov 26:14 as the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed. -or- (Prov 22:13 The slothful man sayeth, there is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets. -or- (Prov. 20:4 The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest and have nothing. -or- (Prov. 6:6) Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise.

I just can’t get away with it lol J As a matter of fact, (although there are more) there are probably about 7 verses that deal with being lazy that come to my mind. I reckon that averages out to about one a day!

Now, those verses may not prompt you. Everyone is different. When I think about what things displease the Lord, Proverbs 6:16-19 usually come to mind

Pr 6:16 These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:

17 A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,

18 An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,

19 A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.

I’m thinking’ ’bout, I would like to be more diligent to know the state of my flocks. (Prov 27:23) I think it’s the OCD in me too. I NEED organization when I feel out of control. If I can’t organize, then I clean, and usually throw away clutter. Then I feel better for a while lol. My body was hurting so badly this time, though, that my wonderful, darling husband painted the living room for me! (You do not know how hard I am laughing at how absurd that sounds).

For the last week, I have felt like I was a machine. I have had a really bad episode of pain and Fibro-fog and I have not been on top of things the way I should be. Definitely NOT the Prov. 31 woman!! It’s getting a BIT better, although last night I forgot to turn off the crock pot after I took the crock out and set it on the stove to cool (no doubt so I could refrigerate it later) - but I also forgot to put the crock in the fridge. SO the crock-pot base was on, and the food was left out. I’m glad Ron stayed up a bit after I went to bed and kept my crock pot from burning itself up and supper from spoiling. L

Lately, I’ve been thinking’ ‘bout money. Last blog was about what money could and couldn’t buy. The Bible says the the LOVE of money is the root of all evil (1 Tim. 6:10) You can love money whether or not you have money, by the way. I know folks who have money who are miserable thinking someone is out to cheat them out of it. I also know folks without money who spend up what they get trying to win the lottery!! (Prov 13:7) My thoughts are going a bit deeper than that. What I’ve been thinking’ ‘bout is how to better manage what we get.

I am eliciting help from one of my friends in SC (who shall remain nameless until she comments on this blog hehe) who has seven children - that’s 4 more than me, and they are much smaller- and keeps her grocery budget to the penny… I am ashamed to say that I have had a little sibling envy going on in my heart. I’m sorry, Sister. J But it’s a healthy envy! I want to LEARN how to do it. J Actually, after looking at her grocery list, I think I’m a frugal shopper, and I probably do just what I’m supposed to be doing… but I don’t write it down, and I’m not diligent to know just what I spend or where it goes. What’s that verse…be not slothful in business? (Rom 12:11)

Do we get brownie points for trying? Well, I don’t know if brownie points is the right way to put it, but yes, I think that the Lord takes our motives into account. (1 Cor 6 and 2 Cor 5) You see, I’m not trying to impress anyone but Him. I realize there are those who look at my life, just as I look at others, but when it comes down to the judgment, I will be standing before Jesus alone, and I sure want him to be pleased and know that I did all that I could do to be that Proverbs 31 woman. And I do realize, as we all should, that when we compare ourselves among ourselves, we are not wise ( 2 Cor 10:12) SO, I resolve to try harder and be more organized!

Anyhow, as I prayed this morning, I was thinking’ ‘bout our finances, and about an incident that happened yesterday that I’m trying not to be bitter about. “Lord, I’m not wanting to be rich. I just wanna pay the bills and not be beholden to anyone for any reason. Feed me with food convenient for me…(para Prov 30:7-9) So I won’t be thinking’ I did it on my own when I have a little, or I won’t question why you didn’t provide for me the way I thought I needed for you to, and resort to stealing and evil things if I don‘t have it. I would also like to give to those who need it. You like that attribute, and say that it is a wise person who gives and doesn’t hold back if you have it by you. Lord, I’d like to have it by me so I could give to someone who needs it. Give me this day, my daily bread, and forgive my debts as I forgive my debtors. And help me to know why I do what I do. ”

So I don’t pray in KJV? If you do, great! I know He heard me and that‘s what counts to me. J

Now, I’m thinking’ ‘bout making a chart or two to be more organized and know where my sheep are feeding hehe J

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