Who can find a virtuous wife?
For her worth is far above rubies. The heart of her husband safely trusts her; So he will have no lack of gain. She does him good and not evil all the days of her life. Proverbs 31:10-12 NKJV
I am praying each day that I become more and more like the woman described in Proverbs 31. A virtuous wife, caring for her husband and children and fearing the Lord. I fear perhaps I am failing. I spend 3-4 hours each day reading the words of my friends and fellow bloggers, and writing my own posts; and I find that I am not spending an equal amount of time with my family. Therefore, I am praying that the Lord give me guidance as to how I can continue to witness and minister to those that read this blog, and yet still place my God and my family first.
Though the words of this blog, in one way serve the Lord, by not placing my family in it's correct priority, I am not serving Him as I should. Therefore, I ask for your prayers, my friends, that I can find the path the God wills for me. Pray too, that that path will still include this blog, if that be His will.
I am heart sick by the thought of not writing anymore, as I truly enjoy it, and I truly enjoy reading all the like-minded believers in the midst, but should that be His will, I will go that route. Perhaps this is the reason for my "writer's block" I've been experiencing the last few days. I cannot seem to find anything to write about, though I spend much time in the Word as well. I've also prayed that the Lord would give me the words to write. I think He has been answering me all along.
Though this post is not happy, I ask you to pray for me, and for the Lord to show me what I must do. I pray for the peace in my husband's heart and for my children to know that they are in their proper position in my life. I pray for you, that even without me to add my words to those out there, that you would still find peace in the Lord through the others. I am only one person anyway. Do I really do any good? I am crying now, at even the thought, but I must be sure that this "hobby" of mine has not become an idol to me. That my words have not become false and hollow. I leave you with that for now. Please pray for me, as I will be for you.
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Shalene,
ReplyDeleteI just read your comment on my post and saw this post, and it does surprise me to see this suddenly.
Granted, I don't know you that well, but you're one of my favorite bloggers and your blog is one of my all-time favorites.
I'll add you to my prayers and pray that God guides you to the right decision in His will.
I do hope you continue to write, and yes, of course, I'll add you to my blogroll. I must apologize for not adding you earlier, but I've been meaning to redo my list for some time and this message from you does give me the catalyst to do that right after this!
God bless you, sister. I hope His will is for you to keep writing and being an inspiration to other believers like me.
Shalom!
Keep praying and do whatever the Lord leads you to do. I have had many times that I have taken breaks from blogging, sometimes days and other times weeks. Anything can take over.....we just have to keep everything in moderation and God and our family comes first.
ReplyDeleteI said a prayer for you! =)
The Lord does not tempt us. That is a matter from the devil. Satan would love to see us not reach out to others with the Word of God. There can be a time for both our family and reaching out. I hope you find that happy medium.
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Sallie
Thank you for your words of comfort and for your prayers, all of you! I am blessed to have others that care enough to leave these messages of true agape love. I shall continue to pray and seek His guidance.
ReplyDeleteDear Shalene,
ReplyDeleteI have had to wrestle w/the same issues that you alluded to in this latest post. Something I read that helped me to keep my bearings went something like this: "If I am a "hero" to strangers" and a "stranger" to my children then my ministry to others will be very hollow. I agree with Sallie that there can be time to reach out to others and still have time for our families...for me, for some strange reason, there tends to be more emotional satisfaction when I serve others outside my immediate family....for whatever reason. God has used my wife to "speak the truth in love" to me several times over the years to make sure I was investing as much in the "home fires" as in others lives. I would encourge you to talk to your husband and ask him...he would have as good a sense of this as any one. I do enjoy your ministry via e-mail and the blogs...so keep seeking the Lord and I expect He will make your path straight (Proverbs 3:5,6) In His Grip...DM
Shalene - You DO make a difference - you have undeniably brightened my world this week! I will be praying that the Lord will renew and uplift your spirit this week. You're more of a Proverbs 31 woman than you know... and in no way a 'wanna be'. : ) Big Hugs!
ReplyDeleteThank you DM and Michelle for your words of comfort and for your prayers! They have been working! Read my post for today, and you will see what I mean! Love you all! In Him--Shalene
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