Background

The spirit of the Lord renders unto each of us a burden.

Encouragement

Encouragement is one of mine.

So, abidingly and faithfully, let us get with it.

 

Scripture

Proverbs

1. Proverbs 31
   • Proverbs 31:31 – The Virtues of a Noble Woman ( Link )
     • …Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.
     • Give her the fruit of her hands, and let her works praise her at the gates.
   • Proverbs 31:18 ( Link )
     • She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night
   • Proverbs 31:11 – The Virtues of a Noble Woman ( Link )
     • The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he lacks nothing of value.
       She brings him good and not harm all the days of her life.…
   • Proverbs 31:16 – The Virtues of a Noble Woman ( Link )
     • …She rises while it is still night to provide food for her household and portions for her maidservants.
     • She appraises a field and buys it; from her earnings, she plants a vineyard.
     • She girds herself with strength and shows that her arms are strong.…

Joshua

1. Joshua 15
   • Joshua 15:17-19 – Caleb’s Portion and Conquest ( Link )
     • …So Othniel son of Caleb’s brother Kenaz captured the city, and Caleb gave his daughter Acsah to him in marriage.
     • One day Acsah came to Othniel and urged him to ask her father for a field. When she got off her donkey, Caleb asked her, “What do you desire?”
     • “Give me a blessing,” she answered. “Since you have given me land in the Negev, give me springs of water as well.” So Caleb gave her both the upper and lower springs.…

 

Genesis

1. Genesis 24
   • Genesis 24:64 – Isaac Marries Rebekah ( Link )
     • And Rebekah lifted up her eyes, and when she saw Isaac, she lighted off the camel.

 

1st Samuel

1. 1 Samuel 25
   • 1 Samuel 25:32-33 – Abigail Intercedes for Nabal ( Link )
     • And David said to Abigail, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, which sent thee this day to meet me:
     • Blessed is your discernment, and blessed are you, because today you kept me from bloodshed and from avenging myself by my own hand.…

1st Peter

1. 1 Peter 3
   • 1 Peter 3:7 – Wives and Husbands ( Link )
     • Husbands, in the same way, treat your wives with consideration as a delicate vessel, and with honor as fellow heirs of the gracious gift of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered.

 

Prayer

Lord, may you hear and listen of those who wait and listen to you.

Reciprocated attentiveness.

Lord, we know you are attentive.

May you impact a portion of your attentiveness, comfort, and healing unto “the waiting” Lord.