As the week draws to an end there is less for some to do. On the last three days the ladies of the team and the ladies of the neighboring houses gathered in the back of Maria's mother home for bible study. Ellie prepared an amazing devotion each day. What was most humbling for all of us was when Maria stood up and welcomed everyone into her home. She thanked God for his word and open the group with prayer. The ladies opened their bibles as Ellie shared a devotional. She asked the ladies to read the scripture chosen for the morning devotion. The last morning together Ellie had prepared a devotion on the virtuous woman. What is the definition of a Christan woman in the home. They read from Proverbs 31:25-30, Joshua 24:15, Matthew 7:24-27 and Psalm 118:22-23. They shared what their thoughts of a Christian woman in a home would be. All of these ladies exhibit godliness and showed it to us all week. They willingly opened up their home even their kitchen to teach the North American women how to cook. They gave of their precious time from chores of the day to spend time with our North American women. One of our ladies shared, "Would we open up our home so freely and willingly to a bunch of strangers at any given time?" That is a good question for all of us, men and women alike. These ladies showed true hospitality throughout the entire week. At the end of the last devotion, the North American ladies gave each lady a gift of gratitude. It was their favorite bible verse in English and in Spanish. They made enough so everyone could receive one. While the home was being finished the Lord's word was being shared. So much beauty of God was shared during this week with all involved.
Proverbs 31:10-31
10 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.11 The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.
12 She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.
13 She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.
14 She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar.
15 She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.
16 She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
17 She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.
18 She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.
19 She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.
20 She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
21 She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet.
22 She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.
23 Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
24 She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.
25 Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.
26 She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.
27 She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
28 Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.
29 Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.
30 Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised.
31 Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.
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