10 Things NOT Found in Proverbs 31

This is a little blurb from an article I picked up at a recent MOPS meeting entitled, "10 Things NOT Found in Proverbs 31." I thought it was cute and thought provoking at the same time. Mainly because these are things that I do struggle with. I prefer tidiness and almost always at least attempt perfection. This is part of who I am, but I don't want it to overcome my mothering, my relationship with my husband, or my walk with Jesus. How important is a clean house compared to the nurturing my child receives when we read a book or play together or cuddle on the couch? Is it more important than date night or my quiet times?

Following is a list of the 10 verses not found in Proverbs 31:

1. Her coffee table never has dust on it.

2. Many have eaten off her kitchen floor.

3. Better Homes and Gardens just did a photo shoot in her living room.

4. She does all of the housework herself while the kids play Wii.

5. All of the words that flow from her children's mouths are blessed.

6. All of her children are straight A students, musical geniuses, and all-star athletes.

7. Her hair is always fixed perfectly and her make-up is artfully applied.

8. She does not touch make-up or hairspray because it is vain and the art of Satan.

9. She never makes a bad decision.

10. She is classroom mom, PTO President, the bearer of orange slices at soccer games, and the church committee queen.

It sounds ridiculous, doesn't it? But you know that you have added at least a few of these things on your list. Remember Martha and Mary? Which one do you think had a list like this in her pocket? Drop the scrub brush and grab a Bible. Sit at Jesus' feet and become a disciple. Let him give you his character, and you will have the one thing needed to carry out everything else. -Kelly Harbaugh