GOD'S SPRING OF GOODNESS

Proverbs 31:12 states that she does her husband good and not evil all the days of her life.  The Hebrew word "good" in this verse means something that functions properly.  Good also speaks of goodness.  When we consider all that is being stated, this type of goodness only comes as a result of God's goodness flowing through her and is therefore manifested in what she does and what she speaks.  Goodness is a fruit of the Spirit and is an attribute of God seen within us that is pleasing to Him. "....That you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God."  (Colossians 1:10 NKJV)

When we consider God's goodness, the Bible describes it this way:
     1.  As abounding (Exodus 34:6)
     2.  As great (Psalm 31:19)
     3.  As enduring continually (Psalm 52:1)
     4.  As being satisfying (Psalm 65:4)
     5.  As being good to all (therefore universal)  Psalm 145:9

If these are characteristics of God, as imitators of Him, (Eph. 5:1) they should also be characteristic of our lives as well and as the Proverbs 31 woman displays in her life.  "For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them."  (Eph. 2:10 NKJV)

TWO FRUGAL TIPS FOR THIS WEEK: 
1.  Getting oily stains out of clothes
You need to do this ASAP after finding the stain, because if you wait until the item has already been washed, the oily stain may have set.  Using a paint brush just brush  Goop on the stain. You let it sit for about 20 minutes, then throw it in the washing machine and wash as usual with your laundry detergent

2.  Making your own instant oatmeal
Instant Oatmeal mix

1 Cup of whole grain old fashioned oatmeal
1T brown sugar


Run the oatmeal through a food mill until it is finely cut. Add the brown sugar and mix well. Store in a airtight container


To Use:
1/3 cup of the mix
3/4 cup water
Mix in the cereal bowl
Microwave for 2 minutes