“Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of My pasture!” declares the Lord.

📖 “Though my father and mother forsake me,
the Lord will receive me.”
Even when the embrace of earthly parents is absent, God's love gathers us close. We are not abandoned.

📖 “Father to the fatherless, defender of widows— this is God, whose dwelling is holy. God places the lonely in families; he sets the prisoners free and gives them joy. But he makes the rebellious live in a sun-scorched land.”

📖“He heals the broken-hearted and binds up their wounds.”

📖 “Set Uriah in the forefront of the hottest battle, and retreat from him, that he may be struck down and die.”

📖"May the favour of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the work of our hands for us — yes, establish the work of our hands."

📖"For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind."

📖And the Lord said to Moses, 'See, I have called by name Bezalel... and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with ability and intelligence, with knowledge and all craftsmanship, to devise artistic designs...'

📖“Be devoted to one another in love. Honour one another above yourselves.”

📖 “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind."

📖 “I know your works. See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it; for you have a little strength, have kept My word, and have not denied My name."

📖 “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfil the law of Christ."

📖"10¶An excellent woman [one who is spiritual, capable, intelligent, and virtuous], who is he who can find her?

Her value is more precious than jewels and her worth is far above rubies or pearls. [Prov 12:4; 18:22; 19:14]

11The heart of her husband trusts in her [with secure confidence],

And he will have no lack of gain.

12She comforts, encourages, and does him only good and not evil

All the days of her life.

13She looks for wool and flax

And works with willing hands in delight.

14She is like the merchant ships [abounding with treasure];

She brings her [household’s] food from far away.

15She rises also while it is still night

And gives food to her household

And assigns tasks to her maids. [Job 23:12]

16She considers a field before she buys or accepts it [expanding her business prudently];

With her profits she plants fruitful vines in her vineyard.

17She equips herself with strength [spiritual, mental, and physical fitness for her God-given task]

And makes her arms strong.

18She sees that her gain is good;

Her lamp does not go out, but it burns continually through the night [she is prepared for whatever lies ahead].

19She stretches out her hands to the distaff,

And her hands hold the spindle [as she spins wool into thread for clothing].

20She opens and extends her hand to the poor,

And she reaches out her filled hands to the needy.

21She does not fear the snow for her household,

For all in her household are clothed in [expensive] scarlet [wool]. [Josh 2:18, 19; Heb 9:19-22]

22She makes for herself coverlets, cushions, and rugs of tapestry.

Her clothing is linen, pure and fine, and purple [wool]. [Is 61:10; 1 Tim 2:9; Rev 3:5; 19:8, 14]

23Her husband is known in the [city’s] gates,

When he sits among the elders of the land. [Prov 12:4]

24She makes [fine] linen garments and sells them;

And supplies sashes to the merchants.

25Strength and dignity are her clothing and her position is strong and secure;

And she smiles at the future [knowing that she and her family are prepared].

26She opens her mouth in [skillful and godly] wisdom,

And the teaching of kindness is on her tongue [giving counsel and instruction].

27She looks well to how things go in her household,

And does not eat the bread of idleness. [1 Tim 5:14; Titus 2:5]

28Her children rise up and call her blessed (happy, prosperous, to be admired);

Her husband also, and he praises her, saying,

29“Many daughters have done nobly, and well [with the strength of character that is steadfast in goodness],

But you excel them all.”

30Charm and grace are deceptive, and [superficial] beauty is vain,

But a woman who fears the Lord [reverently worshipping, obeying, serving, and trusting Him with awe-filled respect], she shall be praised.

31Give her of the product of her hands,

And let her own works praise her in the gates [of the city]. [Phil 4:8]"

📖 “Come to Me, all you who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."

📖 “For your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.”

📖“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”

📖 “In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and confidence shall be your strength.”

📖 “The Virtuous Wife

10Who can find a virtuous wife?

For her worth is far above rubies.

11The heart of her husband safely trusts her;

So he will have no lack of gain.

12She does him good and not evil

All the days of her life.

13She seeks wool and flax,

And willingly works with her hands.

14She is like the merchant ships,

She brings her food from afar.

15She also rises while it is yet night,

And provides food for her household,

And a portion for her maidservants.

16She considers a field and buys it;

From her profits she plants a vineyard.

17She girds herself with strength,

And strengthens her arms.

18She perceives that her merchandise is good,

And her lamp does not go out by night.

19She stretches out her hands to the distaff,

And her hand holds the spindle.

20She extends her hand to the poor,

Yes, she reaches out her hands to the needy.

21She is not afraid of snow for her household,

For all her household is clothed with scarlet.

22She makes tapestry for herself;

Her clothing is fine linen and purple.

23Her husband is known in the gates,

When he sits among the elders of the land.

24She makes linen garments and sells them,

And supplies sashes for the merchants.

25Strength and honor are her clothing;

She shall rejoice in time to come.

26She opens her mouth with wisdom,

And on her tongue is the law of kindness.

27She watches over the ways of her household,

And does not eat the bread of idleness.

28Her children rise up and call her blessed;

Her husband also, and he praises her:

29“Many daughters have done well,

But you excel them all.”

30Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing,

But a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised.

31Give her of the fruit of her hands,

And let her own works praise her in the gates."

📖 “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.”

📖 “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.”

📖 “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.”

📖 “But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience."

📖 “Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning."