GOD's Perfect Woman "A Woman of Preparedness"

	Proverbs 31:21,22 "She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet. She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple."."
	Many people would give a great amount of money for peace of mind, IF such could be purchased. This peace of mind is described by an absence of guilt, fear, and envy, and is found in Christians who have learned to trust God. When we accept Jesus Christ as our personal Saviour then we have "peace with God, through our Lord Jesus Christ" Romans 5:1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Once we come into this relationship with the Lord Jesus, it is then possible for us to have peace with ourselves and with our fellow man. God has bestowed His perfect love upon us so that we might be free from fear, the kind of fear that involves torment. I John 4:18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love. Fear provokes all of us on various occasions. It is a good and necessary emotion. But, on the other hand, chronic fear that ranges from small or vague uneasiness to a full-fledged anxiety attack, is harmful and can produce actual physical illness. We fear losing those things that contribute and strengthen our safety, comfort, or well-being, such as: health jobs status material possessions loved ones This miserable kind of fear is a result of failing to trust God ... you forgot to take Him at His word.

	Careful and thorough planning will eliminate needless worry and anxiety. The Proverbs woman is busy planning for the future and taking care of her household for today. She doesn't have time to think about those things in the past. Like Paul, she forgets those things which are behind. She has too many things to do which take time and effort, energy and diligence. Why should she fall prey to the devil plaguing her with thoughts of past mistakes? She doesn't need to fear the future because she has made provision for it by diligently taking heed to her household and family. "She is not afraid of the snow..." She has been faithful in providing for the needs of her household. In providing for the needs of her home and children she doesn't succumb to the temptation to over-do everything. There is one thing that is never satisfied and that is a covetous and greedy heart. Looking diligently to the ways of her household means not only in the physical sense, but also in the spiritual. One of the most important responsibilities you have is to make sure your children know Jesus Christ as their own personal Saviour. Consider the results if we don't pray for them. 2 Corinthians 12:14 Behold, the third time I am ready to come to you; and I will not be burdensome to you: for I seek not your's but you: for the children ought not to lay up for the parents, but the parents for the children. Pray that this won't happen. 2 Peter 2:14 Having eyes full of adultery, and that cannot cease from sin; beguiling unstable souls: an heart they have exercised with covetous practices; cursed children.

	Are you a Woman of Preparedness? Have you prepared yourself and your family for the future? are you physically prepared? are you spiritually prepared? is your mind stayed on the Lord? Isaiah 26:3,4 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength.

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