I used to pray to be like Proverbs

I used to pray to be like Proverbs 31—a good woman—I went through a lot of tribulations.

August 13, 2025

I used to pray to be like Proverbs 31—a good woman—I went through a lot of tribulations. For me to become that type of woman, for some reason, I had to go through heartache and pain so that God can mold me into a Godly woman. Then I prayed the fruit of the Spirit—same thing occurred tribulation after tribulation, but love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control were being manifested in my life. Then I started praying to be a vessel of the LORD daily and for God to use me in all that I do. I had opportunity after opportunity to show others how great our God is. It doesn’t matter what you pray to be like, all I know is that God can and will use you to Glorify His Name if you let Him. Isaiah 65:24 reads, “It will come to pass that before they call, I will answer; and while they are still speaking, I will hear.” Today, be open to our LORD so that He can use you. For God answers prayers in a mysterious and wonderous ways. You just be careful about how and what you pray for. It is something to think about. God Bless. Amen.

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