newsletter // nov 3, 2023

{ the best kept secret of the proverbs 31 woman }

Friends, as we launch into the holiday season, I want to share a word of encouragement from my Proverbs 31 devotional book. Take a look at Proverbs 31:15 in the Amplified version, which differs from the NIV I’ve read from for many years:

She rises also while it is still night
And gives food to her household
And assigns tasks to her maids.

There is something in the original language that the Amplified version picks up and elaborates on in that last line.  God included something in the text to show us that we are not to do it all alone. We are not responsible for everything!

This holiday season, I believe God wants us to ask for help and delegate. I believe that He wants us to let others help with the planning and preparation. And then perhaps we will experience the peace and joy that He intended.

{ 5 ways to cultivate gratitude this month }

Last week I shared some simple activities you can do on your own or with your family to create a whole month of thanksgiving, rather than just one day! You can find the ideas in detail here: 5 ways to cultivate gratitude

{ holiday planning guide }

If you’re looking for some help in getting the Thanksgiving & Christmas plans rolling without all the stress, my holiday planning guide is still available as a free download! It includes prayer and journaling prompts, tips for setting priorities, and a sample planning schedule.

Blessings to you,