Are not five sparrows sold for two copper coins? And not one of them is forgotten by God. But the very hairs of your head are numbered. Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows. Luke 12:6-7
Last summer I did a study on Proverbs 31....the virtuous woman. There were several times that I thought, "wow! I don't know if I can do this!" I tend to get overwhelmed with all there is to do with so little time.....or I feel like I don't know how. I am sure there are many women out there who can relate with me on this! Well, this summer I am doing a study on the women of the Bible. This week it is about the virtuous woman. One of the first thing the writer talks about is that after reading And studying Proverbs 31, a woman can almost feel overwhelmed.....feeling guilty that she isn't measuring up to this "perfect" woman. But, the writer of the study pointed out something very profound to me. He said, "the virtuous woman is not the yardstick by which all women are measured, but the goal toward which all women should be moving." So....am I expected to already BE a Proverbs 31 woman? No! Am I expected to work towards that as a goal in my life? Yes! It is a process, just like my growth as a Christian. I have not arrived.....it is something I always have to work on.
So.....wen I get discouraged and overwhelmed, I must remember......it is a process AND.....I am worth more than many sparrows to God.....and He does not forget the sparrows, so he will not forget me!
