A Woman Who Fears The Lord
Proverbs 31:25-31
25 She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future.
26 When she speaks, her words are wise, and she gives instructions with kindness.
27 She carefully watches everything in her household and suffers nothing from laziness.
28 Her children stand and bless her. Her husband praises her:
29 “There are many virtuous and capable women in the world, but you surpass them all!”
30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last; but a woman who fears the Lord will be greatly praised.
31 Reward her for all she has done. Let her deeds publicly declare her praise.
Psalm 34:1-10
1 I will praise the Lord at all times. I will constantly speak his praises.
2 I will boast only in the Lord; let all who are helpless take heart.
3 Come, let us tell of the Lord’s greatness; let us exalt his name together.
4 I prayed to the Lord, and he answered me. He freed me from all my fears.
5 Those who look to him for help will be radiant with joy; no shadow of shame will darken their faces.
6 In my desperation I prayed, and the Lord listened; he saved me from all my troubles.
7 For the angel of the Lord is a guard; he surrounds and defends all who fear him.
8 Taste and see that the Lord is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him!
9 Fear the Lord, you his godly people, for those who fear him will have all they need.
10 Even strong young lions sometimes go hungry, but those who trust in the Lord will lack no good thing.
Devotional: "Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised." To fear the Lord means to reverence Him, honor Him, stand in awe of Him—to trust Him completely and build your life on Jesus as the foundation. This isn't about religious performance but intimate relationship. Your work and generosity flow from this connection. Worship isn't just Sunday morning; it's a lifestyle. When you live from worship, the grind smooths out because His grace makes up all the differences. You stop concealing your anger, resentment, and exhaustion, and start surrendering them. In His light, Jesus places your burdens under the blood. You remember: you are forgiven, valued, seen, heard, and loved beyond comprehension.
Reflection: What are you concealing that needs to be surrendered in worship today?
Closing Prayer: Father, I thank You for Your Word. Let me always have hands that work, a heart that gives, and most importantly, a life of worship. Meet me in the grind with Your grace. In Jesus' name, Amen.
25 She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future.
26 When she speaks, her words are wise, and she gives instructions with kindness.
27 She carefully watches everything in her household and suffers nothing from laziness.
28 Her children stand and bless her. Her husband praises her:
29 “There are many virtuous and capable women in the world, but you surpass them all!”
30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last; but a woman who fears the Lord will be greatly praised.
31 Reward her for all she has done. Let her deeds publicly declare her praise.
Psalm 34:1-10
1 I will praise the Lord at all times. I will constantly speak his praises.
2 I will boast only in the Lord; let all who are helpless take heart.
3 Come, let us tell of the Lord’s greatness; let us exalt his name together.
4 I prayed to the Lord, and he answered me. He freed me from all my fears.
5 Those who look to him for help will be radiant with joy; no shadow of shame will darken their faces.
6 In my desperation I prayed, and the Lord listened; he saved me from all my troubles.
7 For the angel of the Lord is a guard; he surrounds and defends all who fear him.
8 Taste and see that the Lord is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him!
9 Fear the Lord, you his godly people, for those who fear him will have all they need.
10 Even strong young lions sometimes go hungry, but those who trust in the Lord will lack no good thing.
Devotional: "Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised." To fear the Lord means to reverence Him, honor Him, stand in awe of Him—to trust Him completely and build your life on Jesus as the foundation. This isn't about religious performance but intimate relationship. Your work and generosity flow from this connection. Worship isn't just Sunday morning; it's a lifestyle. When you live from worship, the grind smooths out because His grace makes up all the differences. You stop concealing your anger, resentment, and exhaustion, and start surrendering them. In His light, Jesus places your burdens under the blood. You remember: you are forgiven, valued, seen, heard, and loved beyond comprehension.
Reflection: What are you concealing that needs to be surrendered in worship today?
Closing Prayer: Father, I thank You for Your Word. Let me always have hands that work, a heart that gives, and most importantly, a life of worship. Meet me in the grind with Your grace. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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