I've had a heavy day today. Lots of thought and frustration. I was asked this afternoon by a friend, "Lanna, what's God doing in your life?" Normally this wouldn't have bothered me. I've been asked many times and have asked this question many times. Today it made me mad. My first reaction was "can't you see what He's doing in my life?" I don't want people to have to ask what He's doing or what He's done. It should be oozing from me. Of course there are some things that cannot be shown physically, but the after-effects should be glowing from tasks that I do. Something has to set us, as Christ Followers, apart from the non-believer, otherwise something is wrong.
Let's take a look at Proverbs 31:10-31:

THE WIFE OF NOBLE CHARACTER

A wife of noble character who can find?
She is worth far more than rubies.
Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value.
She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life.
She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands.
She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar.
She gets up while it is still dark; she provides food for her family and portions for her servant girls.
She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.
She sets about her work vigoursly; her arms are strong for her tasks.
She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night.
In her hand she holds the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers.
She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy.
When it snows, she has no fear for her household, for all of them are clothed in scarlet.
She makes coverings for her bed; she is clothed in fine linen and purple.
Her husband is respected at the city gate, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land.
She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies the merchants with sashes.
She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.
She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
She watches over the affaris of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.
Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her.
"Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all."
Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.
Give her the reward she has earned, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.

ALL of these things reflect what God is doing in her life. A woman of noble character is a woman whose integrity cannot be questioned.

I think I'll stay away from the question, "What's God doing in your life?" Instead, I'll tell you what I see Him doing in your life.

Wednesday, May 26, 2004 | 4:33 PM | LINK |