by Lois Breneman, © 2009, Heart to Heart
A few weeks ago my sweet daughter-in-law and son gave me a "Proverbs 31" Basket for Mother's Day, and I'd like to share the idea with you as a very thoughtful gift to give and certainly a wonderful gift to receive.
James, Emily, my husband and I were seated in the family room as they presented me with a large gift basket full of items. James sat in the rocking chair reading Proverbs 31:10-31 from the NAS version of the Bible, as Emily, who was sitting on the floor in front of him, presented me with (twenty-one gifts) corresponding with the various scriptures as he read slowly, and paused as she told about each gift. I was extremely touched, to say the least, by their thoughtfulness and love that went into this very special gift - one I will never forget!
James, Emily, my husband and I were seated in the family room as they presented me with a large gift basket full of items. James sat in the rocking chair reading Proverbs 31:10-31 from the NAS version of the Bible, as Emily, who was sitting on the floor in front of him, presented me with (twenty-one gifts) corresponding with the various scriptures as he read slowly, and paused as she told about each gift. I was extremely touched, to say the least, by their thoughtfulness and love that went into this very special gift - one I will never forget!
10An excellent wife, who can find? For her worth is far above jewels (body wash with the word "diamonds").
11The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will have no lack of gain (Gain laundry detergent).
12She does him good and not evil all the days of her life.
13She looks for wool and flax (flax seeds) and works with her hands in delight.
14She is like merchant ships; she brings her food from afar (bag of wheat berries)
15She rises also while it is still night and gives food to her household and portions to her maidens.
16She considers a field and buys it; from her earnings she plants a vineyard (Tuscan Vineyard candle).
17She girds herself with strength and makes her arms strong (Brawny paper towels).
18She senses that her gain is good; her lamp (glass lantern) does not go out at night.
19She stretches out her hands to the distaff, and her hands grasp the spindle.
20She extends her hand to the poor, and she stretches out her hands to the needy.
21She is not afraid of the snow for her household, for all her household are clothed with scarlet (red dishcloth, hot pad, mitt).
22She makes coverings for herself; her clothing is fine linen (lace doily) and purple (Lavender Fields fragrant sachet and a bag of lavender potpourri).
23Her husband is known in the gates, when he sits among the elders of the land.
24She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies belts to the tradesmen.
25Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she smiles (toothpaste and toothbrush) at the future.
26She opens her mouth in wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.
27She looks well to the ways of her household, and does not eat the bread (homemade loaf of bread) of idleness.
28Her children (pictures of each of my children) rise up and bless her; her husband (picture of our entire family from last summer's beach trip) also, and he praises her, saying:
11The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will have no lack of gain (Gain laundry detergent).
12She does him good and not evil all the days of her life.
13She looks for wool and flax (flax seeds) and works with her hands in delight.
14She is like merchant ships; she brings her food from afar (bag of wheat berries)
15She rises also while it is still night and gives food to her household and portions to her maidens.
16She considers a field and buys it; from her earnings she plants a vineyard (Tuscan Vineyard candle).
17She girds herself with strength and makes her arms strong (Brawny paper towels).
18She senses that her gain is good; her lamp (glass lantern) does not go out at night.
19She stretches out her hands to the distaff, and her hands grasp the spindle.
20She extends her hand to the poor, and she stretches out her hands to the needy.
21She is not afraid of the snow for her household, for all her household are clothed with scarlet (red dishcloth, hot pad, mitt).
22She makes coverings for herself; her clothing is fine linen (lace doily) and purple (Lavender Fields fragrant sachet and a bag of lavender potpourri).
23Her husband is known in the gates, when he sits among the elders of the land.
24She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies belts to the tradesmen.
25Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she smiles (toothpaste and toothbrush) at the future.
26She opens her mouth in wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.
27She looks well to the ways of her household, and does not eat the bread (homemade loaf of bread) of idleness.
28Her children (pictures of each of my children) rise up and bless her; her husband (picture of our entire family from last summer's beach trip) also, and he praises her, saying:
29"Many daughters have done nobly, but you excel them all."
30Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised (James then gave me a wooden plaque that he had made with this scripture verse painted on along with a flower he painted).
31Give her the product of her hands (2 moisturizer skin lotions), and let her works praise her in the gates.
Needless to say, I was so very touched in receiving this very special gift from them!
30Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised (James then gave me a wooden plaque that he had made with this scripture verse painted on along with a flower he painted).
31Give her the product of her hands (2 moisturizer skin lotions), and let her works praise her in the gates.
Needless to say, I was so very touched in receiving this very special gift from them!
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