10- 09-10 MI DAILY DEVOTION (Proverbs 31: 29)
THE 3 GOOD “P’s” FOR YOUR SPOUSE
29- “Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.”
It’s very unfortunate to see and hear of marriages breaking up and relationships that had been shaken for some reasons. In my own observation; I believe that 1 of the reasons of break ups in many marriages is the absence of at least 1 of the “P’s” in either of the spouse. I want for you to open your heart and just make it open for the next 3 “P’s” that I will be sharing to you in a while. Remember that having these 3 "P's" in your marriage will play a big role for you as a mother/father and a wife or husband. But let us focus on the wives since we are really dicussing about the wives
PRUDENT- The definition of PRUDENT as according to Merriam-Webster Dictionary: “characterized by arising from, or showing prudence: as a) marked by wisdom or judiciousness, <prudent advice> b) shrewd in the management of practical affairs <prudent investors> c) marked by circumspection: DISCREET d) PROVIDENT, FRUGAL.”
We have misunderstandings at home and between husbands and wives; and it’s just sometimes because of this short phrase- lack of prudence. It’s sometimes the use of practical reasons or common sense on simple affairs in the decision making at home, business or at work. In the Christian community, we use the word discernment which every Christian really needs to have. I believe that if you will desire to have this kind of gift, God will give it to you. Millions and millions of homes were destroyed, wrecked and are breaking down and their relationship are in a messed because of bad judgment on either part. (Proverbs 31: 26) “She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.” Solomon said, “wisdom is the principal thing…”
PATIENT- (Proverbs 31: 27) “She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.” To the mothers out there, I know it’s not easy to look after your children especially if they are just a baby. And it’s not easy either to look after your children while they are growing up. The real struggle would be when they’re teenagers already and they have their own disposition, principles and philosophies in life. Some women out there may not have any problems exercising their patience on their children, but they have problem exercising their patience to their spouse. I like the last phrase of (Proverbs 31: 27) “…and eateth not the bread of idleness.” You really need love to exercise your patient for your children, husband or friends. (I Corinthians 13: 4) “Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,”
PLEASANT, let us check the dictionary again regarding this word; Definition of PLEASANT
1: having qualities that tend to give pleasure : agreeable <a pleasant day>
2: having or characterized by pleasing manners, behavior, or appearance
We can see the real picture of a pleasant wife or mother here in the following verses. Sometimes pleasantness is being identified by many as just an outward beauty or appearance, but for me it would be just like what the Bible said here in the Book of Proverbs. Also Paul has a good picture of a pleasant woman. (I Timothy 2:9- 10) 9- “In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; 10- But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works.”
In (Proverbs 31:25- 26; 28- 30) “Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. 26- She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. 28- Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. 29- Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. 30- Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.”
