On Saturday, our town held its 41st Annual Fair on the Square. This year I went with my momma, who I knew would enjoy strolling up and down the streets looking at the various vendors’ booths as much as me.
While we walked, we came across Junktion Alley, a booth with creative displays and unique jewelry.
But the jewelry isn’t what initially caught my attention.
It was the mannequin.
(Or perhaps when it’s only the head and shoulders, it’s called a ‘bust?’)
Eyes closed, head thrown back, and mouth wide in laughter, I cannot help but smile when I look at her. I want this exact girl for my home to remind me of the passage from Proverbs 31:25-26 (NIV):
She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
I do not believe the Proverbs 31 woman laughs because she has it all figured out (Although to briefly skim the chapter, she initially appears to be a superwoman.)
She laughs because she is at peace.
She’s at peace because she fears the Lord. She recognizes He is sovereign and trusts Him to meet her needs.
Yes, she does all she can; she’s certainly not lazy. But when the day comes to an end, in her wisdom, she lays her anxiety at His feet and rests in Him.
Oh, how I want to do that better; so much better than I do.
Because I DO trust Him, even when I doubt myself.
Because I DO love Him, even when I fail to love others.
Because I DO want to experience the fullness of His joy, even when my burdens feel heavy.
Lord, show me how to clothe myself with your strength and dignity, so I can have the peace to laugh at the days to come.
