The Proverbs 31 Man

All that I desire Lord is a man that

Loves Your Word

Listens to Your Spirit

& Follows You all the days of his life.




The Proverbs 31 Man

"Who can find a man of integrity?"
For such a one is of priceless value that perpetually increases.
He walks in the fear of the Lord and observes all of His statues.
He embraces wisdom wholeheartedly and continues in the way of sound discipline.
He maintains discretion and does not depart from the path of righteousness, for he understands words of insight.
He treats his wife as he treats his own body, seeking her protection and well-being at all times.
The heart of his wife rests beneath his covering and flourishes in all fruitfulness under the outpouring of his love.
He is faithful, drinking from his own well, and is unceasingly satisfied by the wife of his youth, always loving her as a lover who loves still.
He will do her good and not evil all the days of His life.
Though he waxes strong, he exercises humility.
He diligently works to answer and supply the needs of his family and household.
His wife has no fear of the times to come, for he prudently considers the future and prepares for it.
He is kind to the needy, and his name is synonymous with a good report. His reputation precedes him; therefore, others seek his counsel and follow his example as well as instruction.
His mouth is a fountain of life to his household and to all who seek refreshing.
He walks in confidence and sound judgment, administering wise instruction to his wife and children.
He sets his house in God-ordained order.
He redeems his household and covers its inhabitants with prayer.
He considers the words of his wife, celebrates her wisdom, and crowns her as a helpmeet(suitable partner) for him.
He grants her a double portion, blesses her gifts, and boasts of her achievements.
He is clothed in love and faithfulness.
He trusts and rests secure in the help of his Redeemer.
Many men appear to be desirable at first glance, but the man who fears the Lord is to be praised, for his witness endures the test of time and scrutiny.
Give him the honor he as earned and let the work of his hands prosper and be spread abroad.


- Michelle McKinney Hammond
In Search of the Proverbs 31 Man

hope & wait

*HOPE*

Romans 4:20-21 "(she) did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God, and being FULLY CONVINCED that what He had promised He was also able to perform."

Romans 8:24-25 "... but hope that is seen is not hope; for why does one still hope for what he sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with perseverance."


Bible-based.
Christ-centered.
God-glorifying Marriage.

I will not settle for anything less.

Jesus loves me ridiculous amounts! And until being "married" will bring God more glory from my life than being "single" (preferred term, celibate servant), then I will maximize the time and focused-discipline to use all that I am and all that I have to glorify His Kingdom in my current state & season of life.

As I strive to be the best version of me He created me to be, I will study the analogies He gave me:
1. Treasure hidden in a field
2. Pearl
3. Trophy
4. Specialty Speed Bike
5. Commissioned Officer on a Battleship

I am praying for my FH... but until he is revealed, Jesus is keeping me extremely well-satisfied and provided for =D

BDW - Audience of One
Hillsong - Found

Dallas 2010

My mesaversaries are always special =)

Day 1. (6/9/10)
- Talking to people while I travel I say all started 2.2.02.
Since then, I can't not talk to people in transit... they are either drawn to me or I to them.
- Shuttle Conversation.
- Jesus Culture with suitcase.
No 247 prayer room.
- "you're awesome! and walking under an open heaven" providing God opportunity to move.
prayed for Iowa-man =)
- Spiritual Family Provision = 3 beds and AC!
Night 1. Applebee's with Trinity Church Young Adults

Day 2. (6/10/10)
-Youth Leader Conference
-Germany & Prophets
-Holy Indignation and Protective Mode Activation= brother-support
Night 2. Phase 10 and spontaneous worship and prayer

Day 3. (6/11/10)
- Read Jesus Culture, "ask and I'll give the Nations to you"
- Worship, "no props"
- leader prayer: Cassidy and Taylor
Night 3. Dinner with parents & "Love Comes Softly"

Day 4. (6/12/10)
-Vocal Technique
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-lunch = "ghost" stories
-nap
-clean kitchen
Night 4. Peet's Piano Bar = dueling pianos! quite fun and interesting =)
-Pong with brother's friends
-Convo with brother... about the important things in life, and deciding if they're "worth the wait" and the importance of family (San Diego).

Day 5. (6/13/10)
Morning = "Sunday 5K" run
-Conviction to start asking people a question... which one HS?
-Prayer Log for running... people that I come across.
(Excel & eventually --> LIST to index card sizes etc and print out)

HOLY, Kim Walker-Smith LYRICS

"HOLY"
Kim Walker-Smith
(Jesus Culture, album: CONSUMED 2009)

Just one look - on Your face
Just one glance - of Your eye
My whole world - is changed
My whole world - is changed

Oh I seek, only to see Your Face
I don't want to go anywhere
without You God, without Your Presence
Oh let me see Your Face
The beauty of Your Holiness, God
Take me into the Holy Place

And only one word comes to mind
There's only one word, to describe
And only one word comes to mind
There's only one word, to describe
HO-LY
HO-LY
LORD GOD ALMIGHTY
HO-LY
HO-LY
LORD GOD ALMIGHTY

And only one word comes to mind
There's only one word, to describe
And only one word comes to mind
There's only one word, to describe
(just one)
And only one word comes to mind

There's only one word, to describe
And only one word comes to mind
There's only one word, to describe
HO-LY
HO-LY
LORD GOD ALMIGHTY
HO-LY
HO-LY
LORD GOD ALMIGHTY

(yes)
There is
No one
Like You
You are
Holy
HO-O-O-LY
(You are yes)
There is
No one
Like You
You are
Holy
HO-O-O-LY
(ye-ah)

HO-LY
HO-LY
(yea)
LORD GOD ALMIGHTY
(You Reign)
HO-LY
HO-LY
(yea)
LORD GOD ALMIGHTY
(yea, yeah)

We join with all of Heaven singing
Holy, Holy
Holy, Holy
Holy, Holy
(yeah)
Take Us In
Take Us In
Take Us In
Tonight
(Ohh, Ohh, yeah)

HO-LY
HO-LY
LORD GOD ALMIGHTY
HO-LY
HO-LY
LORD GOD ALMIGHTY

Take us into the Holy Place
Take us into the Holy Place
Tonight
Take us into the Holy Place
Take us into the Holy Place
Tonight

Purify Our Hearts
Purify Our Hearts
Purify Our Hearts God
(ohh)
Let the flame of Your Heart
Become the flame upon our heart tonight God
(ohh)
Take us in

There is
No one
Like You
You are
Holy
HO-O-O-LY
There is
No one
Like You
You are
Holy
HO-O-O-LY

(hmmm, hmmm, ye-eahh)

*worshipers worshiping... singing*
That's right, just sing out in your own words, just sing out in your own words
*HOLY chorus*
(oh..)

Let us be a generation
Marked with Holiness
Oh, a generation
of people who know Your Love
who know Your Holiness God
Carriers of Your Presence
Carriers of Your Presence God

A generation marked by Your Love
Generation - purified -set apart
Holy Unto You God

(Holy)
HO-LY
HO-LY
LORD GOD ALMIGHTY
HO-LY
HO-LY
LORD GOD ALMIGHTY


*thanks gb for introducing this song to me*

HSI (Holy Spirit Inspired) ideas...

WOW... I'm just amazed at how HS fills pages and pages of notes with ridiculiously amazing ideas!!
I wasn't even "thinking" about them!

Rather, maybe I've always been thinking about them in the back of my head... slowly praying, and thinking, and letting the ideas play around. Visiting other churches and fellowshiping with different groups helps me to see what works for them. Each body of believers is different. We can't pretend to be something we're not, while at the same time, we need to discover who we are and just LIVE IT!

So many ideas...

I can't wait to see how they'll play out.
HS since these were from you, I know that you'll provide the right people to help support me put these into play. I know that you're not asking to me personally "do everything" but rather to be an "initiator" and "vision caster" sort of a leader.

Ephesians 4:11-12 "And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ."

Re-reading that again, I'm reminded that just because I *can* do something, doesn't mean that you want me to do it.
As a "utility-player for the KOG" - I do what needs to be done. But I've also been learning that I have to do what He tells me to do, and that alone. That I need to be careful not to do TOO MUCH; but rather to allow space and opportunity for others to come along side me and in unity of fellowship to serve together to expand the Kingdom of God.

1 Corinthians 12 talks about us each having unique skills and abilities. There are a lot of things I enjoy doing and am pretty good at doing too! But "everything" is not included in that list! Also, I would must rather have someone who is "super good" at something do it vs. me who is "okay" and is just doing it to get it done. What I'm learning, before needs can be met, they need to be identified and made known.

Okay. Good insights. Let's put it into practice for the Glory of God Our Father!!!

Philippians 3:8-10

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