never stop learning | pursuit of proverbs 31

There will always be room for improvement in our lives, which is why it is important that we are always open to learning.


Unfortunately, we have been the target of some outrageous media propaganda. Some of it sets our flesh racing in the wrong direction so we turn to the church where we receive conflicting views on biblical truths. No wonder we are so stinkin’ confused when it comes to our roles as Christ following women. Even within Christianity there are views that go from one end of the spectrum to the other. What’s a girl to do?


As I read and meditated on the Scriptures and tried applying them to my life, something odd happened. I became filled with anger, bitterness, anxiety, and was more overwhelmed than when I started. When I heard other women speak about all the Proverbs 31 guidelines they had achieved I would feel myself cringe inside. Why was I different? Why couldn’t I just get it?

There’s a reason I could never “get it”.

It’s important that we are always on a journey of learning and we must be careful to who we are listening to and learning from.

If you’ve ever wanted to tear the 31st chapter of Proverbs out of your bible this book is for you.

She is a wife, mom, business owner, seamstress, she serves the needy, speaks life and wisdom, and seems to be quite the major overachiever, perfectionist type.

Except that…she’s not.


Come along and journey with Amy and take a look at the real woman of Proverbs 31. She isn’t as perfect as she seems. In fact, I think she is a lot like you and me.


If you want the Kindle version, get it here: Pursuit of Proverbs 31 for Kindle. You can also download the free Kindle app on your PC, iPad, iPhone, or many other devices.

For the downloadable, printable PDF version, get it here: Pursuit of Proverbs 31

 

Amy Bayliss

Amy is a small town Cajun girl living life in the big city. She and her husband Ryan have four children, all boys, ranging in age from toddler to teen! Amy is a full-time blogger and WP designer at My Southern Media. You can visit her at her personal blog, Cajun Joie de Vivre or you can follow her ramblings on Twitter and keep up with her mischief on Facebook.

 

Guest Post – Manda Fortin

A Time To Fight the Lies



“I’m plain. No one even sees me. I go unnoticed.”


“I’m such a whale. I need to loose weight. I’m fat and ugly. Disgusting.”

“I’ll never be good enough. No one would love me if they truly knew me or my past.”

“I’m such an airhead, scatterbrain, unorganized mess. No one can count on me.”
When did such statements become the norm?
The words well up but don’t always escape our lips. However, it doesn’t discount the truth that they are there. Just below the surface of skin, pours, and false smiles.
You know the ones.
Hidden in the heart. Twisting our thoughts to believe lies.
Keeping us prisoned from freedom. Chaining us from unfolding and experiencing God’s truth.
I’m not sure when it became okay in our social circles or even behind the closed doors of our minds to trash-talk ourselves. We belittle who we are and how we were created.
It’s one thing to know we aren’t perfect and to walk in humility, it’s completely different to degrade God’s creation.
We all have short-comings and battles we face, and the war ground is in our hearts and minds.
When God is building His children into warriors, our self-depreciating habits can be artillery the enemy uses to keep us distracted and defeated. Holding us back from moving forward in victory.
But today, I want you to know…
You are special. One-of-a-kind. God always sees you and He delights.
You were formed by the hands that placed stars in the sky. You are fearfully and wonderfully made, an image bearer of Christ.
Jesus is your author and perfecter. He stands in your defense. You are now the righteousness of God.
God has given you all you need. You can do all things.
So…
Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. ~ Romans 12:2a
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Manda loves Jesus.   A lot.   And I’m thankful that I can truly call her friend. Her desire to be so head over heels in love for Jesus is inspiring.   Her transparency is life-changing.   Once you get to know her, you’ll love her too – I do!   Thanks, Manda for being here today.   I love you bunches!
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Manda  is passionate for women to walk in their God-given beauty and freedom in Christ. Through women’s ministry and mentorship, she walks alongside helping others see that there is healing for all wounds in the hands of our Redeemer.   Well aware that sanctification is a life long process, she walks daily by the grace of God. Knowing this is an undeserved gift that is absolutely  priceless.
This 30 year old, fun-loving Jesus chick, married her husband at just 19 years old. She is the mother to two daughters, Anna (10) and Paige (7), who  blogs daily about her own imperfections, personal struggles, faith, and victories at THERE IS A TIME…

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