Saturday, May 21st, 2016

Hi friends and Children of God,

How’s it going? I hope all is well with you all. It’s me again, past Latisha preparing a blog post for you guys in the future, including future me. My today (the day I’m writing this) is Feb 3rd, 2016. However, your today, my future today is May 21st, 2016 and it is my husband and I’s 11th Wedding Anniversary today. I’m hoping we get to do something really special for that, because we have had quite a journey thus far.

May is also a month we celebrate motherhood, and I’m very thankful to the two ladies who prepared posts about motherhood, that I was able to pre-schedule to publish the last two Saturdays. Thank you so much Michelle (Grammie Time) and Marva (Sun Sparkle Shine).

If you are here for the first time and wondering why am I preparing May post in February. Here’s the reason why. It is because at this moment I’m taking a blogging Maternity Break. Which is pretty much, my only day to day job I could take a break from. Right now, I’m on newborn baby duty, plus still have my  4 other kids (9, 6, 2 & 1) to take care of.

Anyway, blah, blah, blah, enough about that. I hope to hear from you via my comment box, a little encouragement wouldn’t hurt and it would be appreciated. Hope you enjoy my “Saturday Inspiration” below.

³⁰ Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;
    but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.
³¹ Honor her for all that her hands have done,
    and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.

Proverbs 31: 30-31 (NIV)

Most, if not all of us Christian women, young or old, cherish this bible verse more than any other in God’s word. We use it as a foundation for our women’s bible studies, and as a guiding light in shaping the kind of women of virtue we want to become. Though, I may not exactly fit in the category of new mom or new wife. I’m not sure if I’d fit into the category of Veteran mom/old pro either. I’m the in between P31 woman, not new to the rodeo, but still trying to find my way in many aspects.

In my “younger” days, being a proverbs 31 woman seemed like a really unattainable version of the “Real Woman.” Now I don’t think so any more. First of all, I see this chapter differently. I don’t believe the point was what this woman does daily, but how she does it. How she carries herself, how she treats others, how she helps others, how does she take care of her loved ones, her character. Now I think if I follow the path God leads me on, strive to live Godly, according to His leading. If I grow strong in my Godly character, take care of my family well. Then I am a Proverbs 31 Woman. What are your thoughts?

The Real Phenomenal Woman

Her worth is not determined by her physical appearance
nor her beauty by the color of her skin
Her extraordinary loveliness shines through
An effervescent glow from within

What makes her phenomenal?
Is it the stride of her strut?
Is it the curve of her hips,
the shape of her booty or the size of her lips?

What makes her phenomenal?
God’s word discuss
She is more precious than gold or jewels
She shapes us

She nurtures our hearts
For our body and soul she cares
She feeds her household spiritual food
She meditates, studies God’s word and says her prayers

Early morning she awakes
While her household still sleeps
She prepares her home for a new day
God’s commands she keeps

Her husband need not worry
Her children need not fear
For this confident woman runs her household
with vigor, discipline and good cheer

A phenomenal woman is well respected
Because of her, her family’s never rejected
Many beyond her household walls
Seek her wisdom because she hears God’s call

She is classy, generous and kind
Skillful, wise, intellectual, divine
She uses her gift to bless
To all who know her, she brings happiness

This real phenomenal woman
The epitome of strength
She is a reflection of Jesus
She is a godsend

She is a hard worker
She is God’s ultimate warrior
Bringing His offspring to Him
Ward over all God’s children

This woman will find peace and rest
at the end of her days
Her husband and children will honor her
God will give her praise

This real phenomenal woman
An epitome of strength
Leaves a legacy of faith for her children

Written by L.J.G.B (me)

Peace, Love and Blessings to you.

With love,

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