Day 14 – Prov. 31:23
- (New King James Version)
After a very sobering week, I've come to the conclusion that we cannot live a live independent of this world. I'm reminded of Avalon's song "In Not Of". We are to live in the world but remember that we are not of this world. The effect of which is that we will leave an impression on those with whom we come into contact; it is unavoidable. What is the impression we will leave? How will we influence our neighbors?
This woman, with her blatant virtue, has become the talk of the town. Even her husband is known in the gates. Her wisdom has infected him, to the point where he sits among the elders of the land. I'm not saying that this man was not capable of ascendancy on his own, but since this chapter does take it from the perspective of the woman. We can exert that influence.
It's no longer good enough to stand back, say that you did your part, and watch your organization or family or whatever it is fall apart. You have to take an active interest in others. Love them as you love yourselves. Realize that their success is your success, their happiness is your happiness. I believe that was the view of Jesus. His joy is our joy. God made this world that we may take pleasure in it, and THAT was pleasurable to Him. Beauty comes from love, loving God, loving ourselves, and loving others.
showcase your true beauty.
God Bless,
Alisha
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