Project 31

I have had a hard time finding inspiration of what to blog about the last week or so... I think because I have started working, I am staying busy, and I get home at like 7pm. I (obviously) am a Type-A person with an extreme love for lists, routines, etc. SO I am going to start Project 31.

I found the info about Project 31 on She Breathes Deeply blog. It is so inspiring! It is all about celebrating the beauty given to you by God and striving to be the "Proverbs woman".

The project was started based around the scriptures Proverbs 31: 10-31

¹⁰ A wife of noble character who can find? 

   She is worth far more than rubies. 

¹¹ Her husband has full confidence in her 

   and lacks nothing of value. 

¹² She brings him good, not harm, 

   all the days of her life. 

¹³ She selects wool and flax 

   and works with eager hands. 

¹⁴ She is like the merchant ships, 

   bringing her food from afar. 

¹⁵ She gets up while it is still night; 

   she provides food for her family 

   and portions for her female servants. 

¹⁶ She considers a field and buys it; 

   out of her earnings she plants a vineyard. 

¹⁷ She sets about her work vigorously; 

   her arms are strong for her tasks. 

¹⁸ She sees that her trading is profitable, 

   and her lamp does not go out at night. 

¹⁹ In her hand she holds the distaff 

   and grasps the spindle with her fingers. 

²⁰ She opens her arms to the poor 

   and extends her hands to the needy. 

²¹ When it snows, she has no fear for her household; 

   for all of them are clothed in scarlet. 

²² She makes coverings for her bed; 

   she is clothed in fine linen and purple. 

²³ Her husband is respected at the city gate, 

   where he takes his seat among the elders of the land. 

²⁴ She makes linen garments and sells them, 

   and supplies the merchants with sashes. 

²⁵ She is clothed with strength and dignity; 

   she can laugh at the days to come. 

²⁶ She speaks with wisdom, 

   and faithful instruction is on her tongue. 

²⁷ She watches over the affairs of her household 

   and does not eat the bread of idleness. 

²⁸ Her children arise and call her blessed; 

   her husband also, and he praises her: 

²⁹ “Many women do noble things, 

   but you surpass them all.” 

³⁰ Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; 

   but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. 

³¹ Honor her for all that her hands have done, 

   and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.

Here is "The List":

Day 1.  What does beauty mean to you?

Day 2.  What makes you uniquely you?

Day 3.  Who is someone you know who inspires beauty?

Day 4.  Style 31.  Post a pic of you in your favorite outfit.

Day 5.  Write a blog thanking someone who has made your heart come alive.

Day 6.  Jaded beauty.  Has the world's definition of beauty ever jaded you?

Day 7.  Write a blog to encourage another beautiful woman.

Day 8.  Have a beauty secret (e.g. hair tip, make up tip)?  Share, please!

Day 9.  What virtues do you value in yourself?

Day 10.  What is Jesus teaching you as a wife, mom, or friend? (Or just woman in general?)

Day 11.  Post a recipe.  Or if you don't cook, try a new recipe and write about how it turned out (pictures please!).

Day 12.  Write about what wears you out as a woman.

Day 13.  Write about something you would like to change about yourself for the better.

Day 14.  Style 31.  Post an outfit pic!

Day 15.  Write to encourage a friend.  Inspire her beauty.

Day 16.  Write a letter to your daughter, or a young girl in your life.  Tell her what beauty means.

Day 17.  Write about 3 things that make you happy.

Day 18.  Describe your personality.

Day 19.  Write about your favorite comfort food (we are women- we ALL have comfort food!)

Day 20.  Write about your job and why you love it or hate it.  

Day 21.  Write a letter to your husband to encourage him (or if you are single- your future husband.)

Day 22.  What are some needs that need to be met in your community?  Blog about how to extend your hand to those who need you.

Day 23.  What are your strengths?  What are your weaknesses?

Day 24.  What is Jesus teaching you presently?

Day 25.  Style 31.  Post a pic of your favorite comfy clothes.

Day 26.  What do you hope your grandchildren will say about you someday when you are gone?

Day 27.  Write a blog to encourage someone and build their confidence!

Day 28.  Write about your insecurities as a woman.

Day 29.  Write about "a day in the life of me."  (Pics are great!)

Day 30.  Who is your role model as a woman?

Day 31.  Write about your dreams and goals as a beautiful woman!

I am so excited about this challenge. I will be sharing my entries with YOU!

Who is with me!?