Of Phone Cases and Proverbs 31 Women

For some time I've been wanting to get a case for my new phone. Today seemed to be the day to sit down and take a look at what's out there.

As I soon as I saw it, I knew... it was mine!

And God said, "This is who I am calling you to be, Pauline." 

Instead of shame and disgrace he gives me strength and dignity. Anxiety and worry are replaced with no fear of the future because I KNOW my God and my life is safe in his hands. 

I've often heard women say they don't like the "Proverbs 31" woman. She sounds unrealistic and unattainable. How could they ever measure up? But I've secretly liked her ever since I found the verse (22) that says, "...she is clothed in fine linen and purple." (As some of you know, purple is may absolutely best color!)

Verses 11 and 12 are also a goal of mine. They read, "Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. She brings him good, not harm all the days of his life."

These are not things I do, but it is God's work in me. 

And as I sat here typing I looked out my window and saw this:

As if he was parting the clouds and giving me a glimpse of what is beyond...