One of the
passages from the Bible that was read at my mom’s funeral is the part of
Proverbs 31 often referred to as the virtuous woman or the perfect wife or
mother. I read through it with the
reality of what I know of my mom and after looking through all the highlights
in her Bible. Really was eye opening.
Now I have read it from a different perspective. From this was for my special lady, my wife,
the birthday girl, who is all over this passage. Yesterday was her birthday, and I am so
grateful for her as a gift from God to me and to our children.
10 --- Who
can find a virtuous and capable wife?
She is more precious than rubies.
She is virtuous without question and more valuable
than any other woman in my world.
11-12 --- Her
husband can trust her, and she will greatly enrich his life. She brings him good, not harm, all the days
of her life.
Completely trusted and she makes me better than
ever. When I have needed her strength
and courage, which has been often as of late, she is ready and holding me tight
at the toughest moments. These 22 years
have offered many of these times, and I am a much better person because she is
faithful and trustworthy.
16 --- She
goes to inspect a field and buys it; with her earnings she plants a vineyard.
Julie is a wise lady.
When she speaks, I have learned to listen.
17-18 --- She
is energetic and strong, a hard worker.
She makes sure her dealings are profitable; her lamp burns late into the
night.
If the job has to be done, you can trust Julie to do
it well and do it right. I am amazed
more and more by the way she comes through no matter what.
25 --- She
is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the
future.
My favorite part is that she laughs without fear at
the future. Another version says she
smiles at the future. Because of her
wisdom, strength and faith in God the future is a great thing and not to be
feared. I am a visionary, but Julie’s
vision is better and stronger than mine.
26 --- When
she speaks, her words are wise, and she gives instructions with kindness.
Again, she is wise!
28 --- Her
children stand and bless her. Her
husband praises her:
I love to see my children love on their mother. She has done this well for them since they
were born. As they get older the tables
turn a bit. They build and strengthen
her because they have been built and blessed by her. I enjoy and believe it is my responsibility
to be praising my wife both publically and privately. She builds me, and it is an honor to build
her up.
30 --- Charm
is deceptive, and beauty does not last; but a woman who fears the Lord will be
greatly praised.
The icing on the cake, the cherry on top, the big
finish or the finale is this. She is
worthy of praise, and her beauty is incredible.
But it is her faith that stands strong more and more.
I love you, Julie Harrison, and am honored that God
has allowed us to be partners working for great things together. I like that word, together. Thank you for making life better and sweeter!
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