Luke's Family Website

I have always been amazed at the women who can raise 50 kids (ok, a little exaggerated...), have a home business, cook homemade meals, and have a prestine clean house all at the same time.  It seems like they are the embodiment of the Excellent Wife in Proverbs 31.  It has convicted me each time I learn about this Super woman in Proverbs that I am not living up to the standard that was set by her.  Although I strive to keep a clean house, nutritious food, manage time and money wisely, I seem to fall short.  I think there must be something wrong with me since I am unable to homeschool my kids while also doing other things such as meeting with the elderly, teaching a class for other homeschoolers, sewing clothes for my kids, having a successful business on Ebay.  The list goes on and on as to how I think I am failing. 

But as with all of the Christian life, the goal isn't how much I can DO, but more importantly, what am I BEING.  Am I being kind in my speech?  Patient with busy school schedules, crying babies, and other family needs that seem to interrupt with divine intervention MY schedule?  Gracious? Loving?  Again, I am convicted of failure, but here I know God is changing me and growing me.

In the end, the Excellent wife wasn't noted for how much she did, but what kind of person she was- a godly minister of the Grace of God to her family and those she came in contact with.  I would like to be that person and pray God continues to teach me how.

• Anna Lofgren - http://maidensofworth.org - February 19, 2009, 11:35 am
  Amen, Michele! Comparing myself to others and striving for perfection is something I struggle with, but as you wrote, we are to aim for excellence. The most important thing is who we are being, not what we are doing. Thank you for this reminder!
  
  And, for the record, I think you're a woman of excellence, and a wonderful example of a Proverbs 31 woman. =)
• Elijah Lofgren - http://blog.elijahlofgren.com - February 20, 2009, 9:03 pm
  Yes! As Dad would say: "You're a human being, not a human doing."
  
  I'm praying for you.
  
  I hope you have a good weekend,
  
  Elijah
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