What do you mean blossom?

When I started this blog I kind of thought I'd just talk about clothes and looking nice, but I've been led to add more. Our Pastor Kerry did a great talk on young women from Titus and said how the older women are called on to give the young women advice. Even though I fall in the young women age bracket (hooray!), I realised I love to help people and I would love to pass on any advice I can to help anyone else trying to become a Proverbs 31 woman. Trust me I'm still working on it! That's why I called this blog, blossom. Blossom, as you can see from the definitions to your right has 2 meanings. Blossom is the flowers that appear on a tree before the fruit. From a spiritual perspective, we all want to bare fruit. Galatians 5:22-23 talks about the fruit of the Spirit, the qualities we aim to have. If someone or something blossoms, they develop good, attractive, or successful qualities. I know that's what I want to do.

So what is a Proverbs 31 woman? Here is the verse from "The Message" Bible

Proverbs 31:10-31 (The Message)

Hymn to a Good Wife
A good woman is hard to find,
and worth far more than diamonds.
Her husband trusts her without reserve,
and never has reason to regret it.
Never spiteful, she treats him generously
all her life long.
She shops around for the best yarns and cottons,
and enjoys knitting and sewing.
She's like a trading ship that sails to faraway places
and brings back exotic surprises.
She's up before dawn, preparing breakfast
for her family and organizing her day.
She looks over a field and buys it,
then, with money she's put aside, plants a garden.
First thing in the morning, she dresses for work,
rolls up her sleeves, eager to get started.
She senses the worth of her work,
is in no hurry to call it quits for the day.
She's skilled in the crafts of home and hearth,
diligent in homemaking.
She's quick to assist anyone in need,
reaches out to help the poor.
She doesn't worry about her family when it snows;
their winter clothes are all mended and ready to wear.
She makes her own clothing,
and dresses in colorful linens and silks.
Her husband is greatly respected
when he deliberates with the city fathers.
She designs gowns and sells them,
brings the sweaters she knits to the dress shops.
Her clothes are well-made and elegant,
and she always faces tomorrow with a smile.
When she speaks she has something worthwhile to say,
and she always says it kindly.
She keeps an eye on everyone in her household,
and keeps them all busy and productive.
Her children respect and bless her;
her husband joins in with words of praise:
"Many women have done wonderful things,
but you've outclassed them all!"
Charm can mislead and beauty soon fades.
The woman to be admired and praised
is the woman who lives in the Fear-of-God.
Give her everything she deserves!
Festoon her life with praises!

Wow, it seems daunting but with God on our side and good sisters to work with, all things are possible.
Keep blossoming!