When I was younger, my grandparents owned a garden. It was not a small kitchen garden, but rather one that sustained them financially. This verse brings to mind, my grandmother. She would prepare herself for the day, by first waking up very early; before the break of dawn really. She would organize breakfast, which usually included strong black coffee. In the Caribbean we have this phrase, “tie your waist”, when referring to a task that is demanding and consuming. This is what my grandmother would actually do before going to the garden. She would tie her waist with a belt or a piece of cloth. This helped to support her waist, which also slowed down the rate of future problems with her back. 
The role of a wife and mother is a demanding and consuming task and when one adds an outside job to the mix, more is exponentially required of that person. Proverbs 31: 17 tells us she is aware of the responsibilities that came with these roles. She is intentional with the activities involved; she does not ‘fly by the seat of her pants’. She is realistic with her time and uses it wisely, that includes saying ‘no’ to some activities. She knows what she has to do; is aware of the tasks involved with her roles. She performs her roles well, because her plans enable her to do exactly that. She brings her plans before the Lord, in her quiet time. She allows Him to make the necessary adjustments. 
I thank God for His grace and mercy. I truly thank Him for this unmerited, undeserving favor that covered a number of unplanned days. Days, when I did not feel like moving, so I didn’t. Days, when my feelings totally controlled my actions, because I did not plan to succeed. Days, when I walked instinctively; that’s the flesh, rather than intentionally. Days, when my kids and husband hid from me, because of my waspish tongue. Days, when I didn’t bother to ‘tie my waist’, because I’ve ‘got this’. 
Mother’s Day was just a few days ago and let me assure you, friends, that it is because of the grace of God, my children and husband actually praised me; they still love me, thank you, Lord. (Proverbs 31:28,29). They see this person that the Lord is remaking in His image. They see someone who desires to become His Tapestry; a Tapestry filled with knots and crooked stitches, starts and stops, wrongs instead of rights. The difference is I know and serve the God of the Universe. He is All-Powerful and All-Mighty. He is God of love, grace and mercy. He takes my crooked and makes it straight. His arms are outstretched and ready to forgive. Do you know my God?
Trust the Lord to mold and shape you too. He will bring true beauty to your life.
What kind of life do you have now? What kind of life do you wish to have?
Becoming HIS Tapestry 
40 responses to “I WANT TO BE HER BUT…”
I love your writing and the meaning behind your blog. thanks for the like at DailyBiblePrayer. We are both looking towards what God will do in our lives to display His purpose and His glory. may you be blessed as you embrace His leading. Amen
Laura
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Thank you Laura. As children of God, we are to be moving in the same direction; drawing closer to the Lord in our daily walk 😀 have a blessed day
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I love the phrase “Tie your waist”, really neat way to think of the metaphor. Do you think it works for diets? (:
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🤣🤣🤣 some people would like us to think so 😂 but it probably could too. Let me know when you start, I’ll join you 😊
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It’s a deal! (:
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This is so beautiful! 😊 You are beautiful inside and out and your wisdom encourages me and uplifts me. Thank you, my friend, for sharing your thoughts.
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Thank you so much, but the Lord must get the praise. He is surely the Author of Wisdom itself 😃. Thank you for commenting May the Lord bless you
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Great post!! I am so thankful that God knows my heart! He is working me from the inside out. It’s painful, but His mercies are new every morning and I hold tight to one of my favorite verses Romans 8: 38, 39.
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I love the assurances found in these verses. I love the love and faithfulness of our Great and Awesome Creator God. He truly is trustworthy. Thanks for sharing 😁
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Woooow!Amen!
I know this God!
He adorns me.
Do you know my God?
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🙂 🙂 🙂 I sure do 🙂 He knows my name and His adornment is beautiful
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What a beautiful post with such meaningful versus! You have a beautiful soul.
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To God be the glory, His Word is a Lamp unto our feet and a Light unto our path 😁
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I am so grateful for this truth: “Trust the Lord to mold and shape you too. He will bring true beauty to your life.” Thanks for sharing these encouraging words with us that God’s love is for each of us.
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Amen 🙏 our God loves completely, His faithfulness toward man is unfailing. He finds us worthy; that’s more than enough for us
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“Mother’s Day was just a few days ago and let me assure you, friends, that it is because of the grace of God, my children and husband actually praised me; they still love me, thank you, Lord.” This is what I could definitely relate to. Well, all of it, but my goodness… as I get older and the hormones rise and fall even more dramatically I feel like a nasty old lady! Glad to have found your blog.
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I know that feeling of being that ‘nasty old woman’ 😍😍 BUT GOD …
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I’m a broken girl working through events in my childhood. I’m hoping to one day be a Pastor that brings people to Christ, is able to be compassionate towards all people, and a great mother!
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God is faithful and loving. He forgives and wipes our sins away. He brings fresh renewal, my friend. He always, always gives us what’s best for us. May the Lord truly bless you 🙏🏽
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I really appreciate those words of wisdom! Thank you!
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Praise God!
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Beautiful post, Brenda. I came to your site after you liked a post on The Ruminant Scribe, and I certainly am glad that I have made your acquaintance. Blessings to you today, and thank you for such beautiful writing. Praise our Lord.
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Thank you so much for stopping by, Linda. I do appreciate it 😍 thank you too for the blessings, may the Lord of the Universe truly bless you 🙏🏽
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I love that image of being a tapestry! What a great analogy that, though we have knots and twists, we are God’s creation and He loves us for the beautiful mess we are. Visiting from #SittingAmongFriends. 🙂
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It’s amazing that He, a Holy and Righteous God would take the time to love me, a sinner. But oh! How I thank Him for such a love. May the Lord bless you. Thanks for visiting
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Beautifully written! Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks 🙏🏽 for reading. The Lord has accepted me warts and all. 👍🏽
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Beautiful post. I agree with you… there are days I am astonished at the love my husband and kids lavish on me because I know my imperfections (most of them, but God knows all). I’m a work in progress, and a testimony of God’s grace. Thank you!
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Amen and amen! A testimony of God’s grace is truly right. Our God is amazing in His love and faithfulness to us
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A beautiful post. I love these verses!
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Praise the Lord, He surely came to give us life more abundantly 😃
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Amen. Thank you for this wonderful post
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Praise the Lord, He gets the glory 😍
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Amen
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This is beautiful! I am so appreciative of the fact that my little family truly accepts me flaws and all. I’m even more appreciative that God looks at my mess of a schedule, and quickly places priorities in order so that I can get done what He needs from me.
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Amen 🙏🏽 Our God is amazing and trust worthy. He is Himself love, He desires to forgive, and renew us into looking more like Him.
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Amen! This post brought me to worship at the throne and thank God for all His is doing in you and in me. Thank you! Visiting you from the purposeful faith link up. laurensparks.net
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Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts. Our God gently woes us to Himself. He desires to give us abundantly. We serve a loving and faithful God. Thanks for visiting
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Thank God, He takes our “knots and crooked stitches” and makes us into something beautiful! That’s why I say I’m a “Mom in Progress,” because HE is still working on me to work on myself.
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Amen and Amen! Only a loving Savior can do just that! loving remake and shape us into women of beauty 🙂 Thanks for commenting, have a blessed day
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