Proverbs 31 A Virtuous Woman

I Read this on Leslie Householders site Thoughtsalive.com and it made a big impact on me. It helped me decide what I really wanted to do with my LIFE. I realized I can Be Do and Have much more. I made bigger goals and am reaching them. Thank you Leslie for your insights and example.

This is the definition of a "virtuous woman" from Proverbs 31 and goes like this:
“Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. She is like the merchants’ ships; she bringeth her food from afar. She ariseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens. She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard… She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night. She layeth her hands to the spindle… She maketh herself coverings of tapestry… She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant… She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her...”
"A virtuous woman sounds busy doing many, many things, including working for financial gain. This verse helped me feel better about burning the midnight oil now and then to make my own contribution to our family."
I feel the same. I have come to realize that I Can Be So Much More and Do So Much More. I have such a drive to help in our family's financial future. My husband and I work together toward all our endeavors. I put my children first. I prioritize my time and I do all that I can each day and then I do no more.
My Friend Travis Johnson said "Give yourself permissions to rest".
So with that, do all you can do, then give yourself permission to rest.