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A Proverbs 32 Woman

Often lovers will speak of proclaiming their love from the mountain tops. Here in Gainesville, FL it loses a little punch, since mountains only appear in pictures. A greater voice might be to proclaim my love for my wife from the high mountain of cyberspace for many to hear.

Often in Christianity, and especially at Mother's Day, people are fond of quoting Proverbs 31. This is truly a picture of a godly woman and my wife would be all of these things. Or at least she would be if the opportunity availed her. Not much of a market for wool and flax these days, but if there were, I am sure that my wife would dominate the trade.

But here are a few things that I love about my wife that send her way beyond the greatness that is described in Proverbs 31, so I attempt (but not really) to write Proverbs 32.

  1. She's the jewel that crowns her family and her smile is more bright than day, she's encouraging and sure each step along the way.
  2. Her laughter is contagious and her house is safe and warm, her husband desires her protection - that none would bring her harm.
  3. Her husband trusts her wisdom and lends his ear to hear her voice, her heart is pure from guile and and her sincerity is choice.
  4. A teacher of the young and a giver to the old, a Calvinist by choice with conviction fierce and bold.
  5. A reader of great books and a mind that is sharp and keen, a cuteness with maturity like none I have ever seen.
  6. She trains her child the way he should go and teaches him to love, he will call her more than blessed, for they fit like hand and glove.
  7. She endures her life's restrictions with gentleness and peace, trusting God above what is seen until He provides release.
  8. She is loved much more than her husband could type, or feebly convey, for she is one of God's very best- much more than words could ever say.

I love you Sweetie. Happy Mother's Day.

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