Prepare myself for marriage or improve myself in marriage (Proverbs 31:11).

In 2010, by God’s grace, I will begin to remind myself of the fact that if God has not called me to be single, then I am created to be someone’s missing rib. I will conduct myself appropriately. I will no longer flirt, as this is careless and disrespectful to God and my husband. I will learn the things I need to know about motherhood and being a wife. I will understand that trust is earned, and will earn the trust of my husband. I will also take advantage of the ability to serve God fully and wholeheartedly, without reservations, as a single woman. There is difference also between a wife and a virgin. The unmarried woman careth for the things of the Lord, that she may be holy both in body and in spirit: but she that is married careth for the things of the world, how she may please her husband (1 Corinthians 7:34).

Stir up the gift and exercise my calling (Proverbs 31:17).

In 2010, by God’s grace, I will stir up the gift of God which is in me. His Word tells me that His gift and calling are without repentance. I will remember that I am special, and there is, there has never been and there will never be nobody exactly like me anywhere in the world. I will remember that I am like a key in a vast keyboard, and nobody can take my place or do what is supposed to be done by me, exactly the way I would do it. I will seek to honour God in my actions and serve and edify others with the blessings He has placed on my life. Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery (1 Timothy 4:14).

Learn a craft or skill (Proverbs 31:13, 19).

In 2010, by God’s grace, I will learn something new. I am growing and progressing and God created me to live life abundantly. I will seek God about becoming the woman that He has called me to be and ask Him to guide me in the creative skills He has endowed me with. Creativity is a gift from God and my skills are for His glory. See, I have called by name Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah: And I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship, To devise cunning works, to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass, And in cutting of stones, to set them, and in carving of timber, to work in all manner of workmanship (Exodus 31:2-5).

Be kind to the poor (Proverbs 31:20).

In 2010, by God’s grace, I will remember the poor and understand that mocking them is mocking Jesus. I will do my best to be unselfish, and try to think of others before myself. I will ask the Lord to guide people who need me my way, and to lead me to people that I can bless for His Name’s sake. Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished (Proverbs 17:5).

Be prudent (Proverbs 31:21).

In 2010, by God’s grace, I will think about my decisions before I make them. I will not commit to anything without prayer. I will remember that there is a way that seemeth right to a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death and I will not consider any decision or situation too small or too big to be brought before God. A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished (Proverbs 22:3).

Dress decently (Proverbs 31:22, 25).

In 2010, by God’s grace, I will be a kingdom lady in my appearance and composure. I will not be found exposing the parts of my body that should be seen only by my husband. I will carry myself with grace and elegance and refuse to be swept away by every trend-wind that blows beside or around me, because I am royalty. Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel; But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price (1 Peter 3:3-4).

Monitor my finances (Proverbs 31:16 ,24).

In 2010, by God’s grace, I will apply the financial principles I learnt in 2009. I will do as God requires of me with the money that He has blessed me with. I will refuse to be sucked into debt and remember that God is my Provider. I will not worry about tomorrow, because the lilies and the sparrows remind me of my value in my Creator’s sight. I will consider a field and buy it by God’s grace. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want (Psalm 23:1).

Speak wisely (Proverbs 31:26).

In 2010, by God’s grace, I shall watch my words. I will open my mouth in kindness and refuse to speak evil over myself or any of God’s children. I will not gossip, lie, boast, brag, use foul language, or spend too much time on the phone, and I will try to hold my tongue even in difficult circumstances. I will ask the Lord to bridle my tongue. I will fill my heart with wholesome things so that only wholesome words come from my mouth. He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction (Proverbs 13:3).

Refuse to be idle (Proverbs 31:27).

In 2010, by God’s grace, I will not waste the time that God has given to me. I will not be found idle at any time. I will mind my own business. I will do God-glorifying things with my time and I will see projects through to completion. For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies. Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread (2 Thessalonians 3:11-12).

Fear God.

In 2010, by God’s grace, the Word of God will be branded on my heart and I will love Him with all my heart, soul, mind and strength. I will remember who He is and where He has brought me from. I will remember where He is taking me and the importance of living a life that glorifies His Name. I will walk in holiness and in peace and acknowledge Him every step of the way. The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever (Psalm 111:10).

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