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She celebrates without bragging , fully knowing God could ’ ve moved in a different direction . She understands what Deuteronomy 8:18 says ,” but remember the Lord your God , for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth , and so confirms his covenant , which he swore to your ancestors , as it is today .”
Her days are not easy and her work is not always valued . Her faith is tested on a consistent basis . Her closest family and friends never seem to understand her choices . Yet , her activities become the topic of their discussion almost every day . She shakes all of this off and presses forward . She quietly celebrates the accomplishments of her short and long term goals . She works towards something special that is just for her . She doesn ’ t mind company , but this one thing is just for her . It may change weekly or monthly , yet she continues to do it because it ’ s important to her . What have you done for yourself lately ?
The last thing I want to say is this : the work of a virtuous woman speaks for her ! If she never says a word , people will know who she is , what she does , and sometimes what she ’ s planning to do next .
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