What does it look like to live excellently? Proverbs 31:22 describes a woman who is a good steward with money. She's a good steward with her time and resources. This woman is a hard worker and dressed in fine linens. Marla shares a personal story from growing up with her meticulous father. He believed that you should always look your best for your spouse before dress up for anyone else. Very challenging thoughts to ponder. Lord, please help us all be a little more like the Proverbs 31 woman.

This Proverbs 31 woman demonstrated order in her home. She planned ahead. Our families will benefit from us leading with order in our homes. As these verses remind us to care for the needy and care for our homes, we're reminded that we are training our children to, in turn, train their children in the same way. And so we build a legacy or caring for others and strengthening our families.

My prayer for us is that God would help us to be diligent regarding the needs of our families. We must be aware at all times, never slothful but always perceiving how we can strengthen the members of our families God has entrusted to us. I pray you are encouraged and challenged with your "distaff and spindle."

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