Blessed is she whose daily tasks are a labor of love; for her willing hand and happy heart translate duty into privilege, and her labor becomes a service to God and all mankind.
Blessed is she who opens the door to welcome both stranger and well-loved friend; for gracious hospitality is a test of brotherly love.
Blessed is she who mends stockings and toys and broken hearts, for her understanding is a balm to humanity.
Blessed is she who children love, for the love of a child is more to be valued than fortune or fame.
Blessed is she who sings at her work; for music lightens the heaviest load and brightens the dullest chore.
Blessed is she who dusts away doubt and fear and sweeps out the cobwebs of confusion; for her faith will triumph over all adversity.
Blessed is she who serves laughter and smiles with every meal; for her buoyancy of spirit is an aid to mental and physical digestion.
Blessed is she who preserves the sanctity of the Christian home; for hers is a sacred trust that crowns her with dignity.
Blessings, Glenys
Author unknown- Taken from the Yankee Kitchen Cookbook, 1969
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price [is] far above rubies. Proverbs 31:10
I love these.
ReplyDeleteSad to say I'm not that good - besides not mending socks (!), I don't always "sings at her work" and at times I wouldn't mind someone else smiling and laughing around me lifting my spirits!! But a good list to strive for.
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I'm not that good either... as you say, it's something to strive for. :D
DeleteI see so many of my friends in these -- and pray they see some in me!!
ReplyDeleteMe too, Phyllis! :D
DeleteThis is beautiful, thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jessica!
DeleteThat was darling! I'll have to put that in my Home quote book.
ReplyDeleteYes, it is noteworthy. It's also uplifting isn't it? Thanks for taking tea with me today, Janine!
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