Have any "wool and flax" projects?
TODAY'S PROVERB: She selects wool and flax and her hands work willingly. Proverbs 31:13
Wool and flax. Wool for cold weather. Linen (flax) for warm weather. The accomplished woman modeled in Proverbs 31 "pays attention to her herd." (Proverbs 27:23) She knows the value of quality and won't compromise because it's worn by her family.
The Proverbs 31 sister could have purchased the woven wool and linen in the marketplace. She could even have hired tailors and dressmakers, but she learned how to find the best materials, then expertly spun them, perhaps dyed them, and finally made them into clothing.
She actually finishes the projects she begins. Sighs.
Of all the characteristics of the Proverbs 31 woman, I feel most convicted by this. Too often my enthusiasm at the beginning of a project peters out by the time it comes to finishing it.
Since moving to the South, I was introduced to Hobby Lobby. Wow. Nearly every conceivable craft project is attractively displayed on an acre of linoleum.
Everything one needs to do these projects is there--except the diligence to see them through.
Do you have problems with finishing the "wool and flax" in your life?
I'm learning that it's important to see projects as opportunities to learn perseverance, courage, diligence, commitment, and discernment.
The way I see it, there are different types of projects:
The projects we HAVE TO DO should have first dibs on our resources. But, those we WANT TO DO shouldn't be excluded from our lives. They are the adventures that cause us to grow and explore new vistas of creativity--which I believe are ways to connect uniquely with our Creator.
Learning new things can have purpose and relevance. For example, I wanted to try a new recipe for Rosh Hashana that required a spring-form pan. I didn't own one--had never used one--so I had to go out and select one, then follow the instructions to use it. The project was a success and was not only delicious, but the experience gave me the confidence to try other new recipes.
If we have boxes and bags of unfinished projects, maybe it's time to work on a HAVE TO DO project and clean them out. Maybe choose one or two and begin them again.
Finding the balance between the HAVE TO DO and WANT TO DO projects will help us grow and be responsible. And, that's a good thing.
May we seek our "wool and flax" projects wisely, my friends.
Proverbs 31:13, #tlvbible #tlvproverbs
[WATCH Tree of Life Bible Society's CEO, Daniah Greenberg and me, Terri Gillespie, Author dig a little deeper with this proverb. Check us out at Tree of Life Bible Society, Monday through Friday, LIVE at 8:30am EST. Watch previous episodes there as well. Stay wise, my friends!]
Wool and flax. Wool for cold weather. Linen (flax) for warm weather. The accomplished woman modeled in Proverbs 31 "pays attention to her herd." (Proverbs 27:23) She knows the value of quality and won't compromise because it's worn by her family.
The Proverbs 31 sister could have purchased the woven wool and linen in the marketplace. She could even have hired tailors and dressmakers, but she learned how to find the best materials, then expertly spun them, perhaps dyed them, and finally made them into clothing.
She actually finishes the projects she begins. Sighs.
Of all the characteristics of the Proverbs 31 woman, I feel most convicted by this. Too often my enthusiasm at the beginning of a project peters out by the time it comes to finishing it.
Since moving to the South, I was introduced to Hobby Lobby. Wow. Nearly every conceivable craft project is attractively displayed on an acre of linoleum.
Everything one needs to do these projects is there--except the diligence to see them through.
Do you have problems with finishing the "wool and flax" in your life?
I'm learning that it's important to see projects as opportunities to learn perseverance, courage, diligence, commitment, and discernment.
The way I see it, there are different types of projects:
- I HAVE TO DO IT: like cleaning out the garage or attic.
- I WANT TO DO IT: like learning a new recipe, or how to play the guitar.
The projects we HAVE TO DO should have first dibs on our resources. But, those we WANT TO DO shouldn't be excluded from our lives. They are the adventures that cause us to grow and explore new vistas of creativity--which I believe are ways to connect uniquely with our Creator.
Learning new things can have purpose and relevance. For example, I wanted to try a new recipe for Rosh Hashana that required a spring-form pan. I didn't own one--had never used one--so I had to go out and select one, then follow the instructions to use it. The project was a success and was not only delicious, but the experience gave me the confidence to try other new recipes.
If we have boxes and bags of unfinished projects, maybe it's time to work on a HAVE TO DO project and clean them out. Maybe choose one or two and begin them again.
Finding the balance between the HAVE TO DO and WANT TO DO projects will help us grow and be responsible. And, that's a good thing.
May we seek our "wool and flax" projects wisely, my friends.
Proverbs 31:13, #tlvbible #tlvproverbs
[WATCH Tree of Life Bible Society's CEO, Daniah Greenberg and me, Terri Gillespie, Author dig a little deeper with this proverb. Check us out at Tree of Life Bible Society, Monday through Friday, LIVE at 8:30am EST. Watch previous episodes there as well. Stay wise, my friends!]
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