Hey friends, how are you today? It is a beautiful, bright, sunny day in my neighborhood. I love sunny days; it makes my heart glad. On days like these, I feel invincible, except of course, too soon, I’m reminded that, that’s all it is; just a feeling. The temperature still feels a bit wintery though; a mere 36°, but it feels (here’s that word again) like 26°. Still, it’s a beautiful, bright, glorious, sunny day with hardly any clouds in the sky. Thank You, my Heavenly Father. How has your weather been?
When I was younger, my grandparents owned a garden. It was not a small kitchen garden like mine, but rather one that sustained them financially. This verse above 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 patois 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 and continues to cover 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’.
Too often the ‘real me’ shows up; the me, I don’t like; in fact, the me, very few really like. The ‘real me’ likes things her way. She is way too impatient, especially with people. She most certainly is not a ‘people person’; give her task and stay out of her way is her motto. Too often, she opens her mouth without wisdom. Too often, her feelings control her actions. Too often, she allows too many ‘unplanned days’ into her life. She needs to remember that her actions on days like these, affect not just her, right? I do know that, but sometimes, it’s not enough to stop the ‘real me’. Thankfully, the Lord is in the process of change; He likes when I surrender, because He is not in the business of ‘force change’.
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 always 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?
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Becoming HIS Tapestry 
32 responses to “THE REAL ME”
Oh I love this… I to am always so grateful for my family (3 boys and my hubs) who choose to still love even the real me. I can also unleash a waspish tongue. Thank you for your like on my little corner of the world and for the truths found in yours!
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The Lord has truly blessed us so much so, that we look good even to those who know us best. Praise the Lord! God bless you, my friend
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The whole story spoke to my heart. Always in need of the the Lord. Broken and in need of his presence. I really like your heart and what you had to say.
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Praise the Lord, 🙂 To our great and mighty God be all the glory
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Brenda, a great post, one that took courage! Thank you!
I loved hearing about your grandmother & your roots!
Yes, we are all His work in progress, praise Him!
Bless you,
Jennifer
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A raw message Brenda, one that took courage! Thank you!
I loved hearing about your grandmother & your roots!
Yes, we are all His work in progress, praise Him!
Bless you,
Jennifer
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A raw message Brenda, one that took courage!
I loved hearing about your grandmother & your roots!
Yes, we are all His work in progress, praise Him!
Bless you,
Jennifer
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amen and amen 🙂 May we definitely remember that we are works in progress, may we remember to be patient with each other and our selves
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Wow. A truly inspiring message here. I love the tie your waist, reminds me of Ephesians that states “guard your loins”. We need God’s grace every single day. We are all work in progress and we will get to our perfection in Him even as He guides us through. 🤗
Blessings. 🙂
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amen, “guard your loins” is truly the right idea. One of my favorite verses says, Ps 130:3 “If you, O LORD, should mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand?” I love that verses because it reminds me that the Lord forgives because He chooses, not because of me, but because of love.
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Hmm, such a graceful verse of the Bible. 💯 Yes!! His love is real and for all time!. 💃
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Thank you
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Woot woot!!! One of my favorite post of yours yet!!! Boy can I ever relate to every single word!! I’m far from a sold out Proverbs 31 woman BUT remaining close to Him will get me there more so than if not!! I’ve actually been mindful to the fact that I want to work on surrender and I’m truly seeing some progression❤️praise be to Him!!
By the way our weather is overcast here in Nebraska and has been in the 40s the past four days or so BUT we’re supposed to get some sunshine this afternoon and temps in the 70s!!! Yaaaaa!!!!!🙏
Take care❤️
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Today is a beauty 53° sunny day, praise the Lord! May we keep surrendering one day at a time. I am truly thankful for His faithfulness which never gives up on me
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Amen!!
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Thank you for this kind reminder to focus on God and our tasks at hand. I love the “tie your waist” saying. That is exactly what we women need to do, and ask God to give us the grace to do so. Blessings and joy to you!
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Amen and amen 🙏🏽 to always be ready to succeed in our walk with the Lord. That’s true Christianity unfolding
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Where would any of us be without the grace of God? I would be totally lost
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Amen 🙏🏽 if He should count our iniquity, who would stand? Praise the Lord for His faithfulness
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Beautiful words. I relate completely! Praise God for every day I get to grow closer to him, more like Christ and farther from “the real me”
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Amen and amen 🙏🏽 what a a great and mighty God we serve, how grateful I am that He remains faithful even when I am not
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Wow, thank you for sharing this. This ministered to the “real me” 😊 My God! Where would I be without His grace?
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😅😅i am thankful for the God we serve, He makes us look good and as we continue to draw closer to Him, we can literally begin to act like Him
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“Tie your waist” makes me think of a woman tying an apron on, ready to do business. That transitions to putting on the full armor of God, which we must do to be ready for business.
Thank you for your honesty. I have times like that. I think God for His grace, and my husband too, for his.
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That’s it exactly, ‘put on the whole armor of God’ I do like that analogy too 🥰 yes, like you I thank the Lord for my husband’s long suffering patience😅
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We understand God’s graciousness all the more as it contrasts with our inability and sinfulness. Continue to cling and call out to Him and He will receive glory for the change He affects in you and you and those surrounding you, the benefit.
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Thank You for this encouragement, daily I am reminded that there is no good found in me, apart from that of our a lord, Jesus Christ
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I had not heard the phrase “tie your waist” before – that’s such a beautiful reminder to be intentional! And now I know how to work in the yard without destroying my back! Woohoo!! Praise God for His grace and for teaching us new things through each other!
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Indeed praise the Lord for His faithfulness, He teaches and He grows us closer to Himself. God bless you, my friend
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Thamks for being real Brenda, we all have those days. It’s even better when our loved ones recognize that God is not finished with us yet.
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Amen and amen 🙏🏽 prayerfully these days do not last very long
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