+ Balance - Get like the Proverbs 31 woman +

Original Post Date: June 05, 2007

Balance

I have many roles.

I am mother, daughter, sister, friend, businesswoman, and minister. I am also looking to take on the role of wife soon. Before that time comes, I need to make sure that all areas of my life are balanced. I want to make sure that I am able to manage every aspect of my life effectively when my husband finds me.

Proverbs 18:22 "Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD."

What is that "good thing"?

The bible describes her as a woman of virtue. She is all that is described in Proverbs 31. I desire to be THAT woman.

I am a woman who wears many hats and I must be able to change each one quickly when needed. Being that I do a lot of my work from home, if my children need me, I can't attend to them as the businesswoman. I must switch roles and tend to them as the mother. The same applies to the other roles I play in my life.

Before my life can be complete, it must be balanced. Although I would like it to be, balance is not easily achieved. I must work hard at that. All Christian women should be in pursuit of it.

Along with balancing roles, I need to make sure that I take some time out for myself...just some "me" time. I need that. During that time, I am able to replenish and renew my soul and spirit. I make it a point to relax in a hot bubble bath, listening to soothing sounds with candles lit. After I sit for a while, I may read or just talk to God and let Him know what's on my mind. I also use that time to give Him thanks and just praise Him. I pray and leave my heart open to receive anything He wants me to take in.

In your life seek to find balance. If you have reached that level where you have balance in your life, don't forget that it is God whom is helping you keep it all together. Never forget where your help comes from.

I lean on Jesus and although I am still early in my walk with Him, I know that with Him as the head of my life, balance will be easier to obtain. My relationship with Him will allow me that benefit.

The Proverbs 31 woman...Get like her. Act like her. Be her. (A mental note to myself...)

I'm on my way.

Peace & Blessings,

Ayana E.
myspace.com/ayanaelon

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