1.31.09 Diamond Heart, Proverbs 31

"A good woman is hard to find, and worth far more than diamonds."

Proverbs 31:10
Every little girl wants to feel special. My little girls are no different. They are prized and valued. My youngest will remind me every now and then that she "doesn't feel special." That is my que to drop what I am doing to remind her that she is incredibly treasured.

Sadly, many young girls lose their self-worth over time due to neglect or oversight. However, many young ladies retain their worth due to the influence, guidance, and direction of the earthly parents and heavenly father.

God gives parents wisdom to raise maidens of honor. Through much prayer and dedication a "diamond heart" is born. Still others, discover or rediscover their worth on their own. Where parents are absent, the heavenly father steps in to guide their faith and dedication. My girls love the "Cinderalla" story. A fairy tale, but a dream worth dreaming.


"God the Warrior"

Proverbs 31:24 - "Her husband is greatly respected when he deliberates with the city fathers."

It is a great feeling to be ushered in to speak with great people. Today I met a man who a close friend says could very well be our next president. I have also met many other men of integrity, the mayor of our city, the brother of former President George W. Bush, top generals, and others. I give credit to my wife. I am a better man because of her and all honor that has been given me I could not claim without her dedication to me. Because of her, I can walk with the wise and excellent men and feel no shame.

On Mission, On Assignment, and in the ZONE!

Andy Valadez
e-mail: Andy@TeamMarketingDynamics.com

10.05.08 The Wife of Your Youth, Proverbs 5

First Photo Taken in May of 1981 - my then girlfriend (my wife and I)

This chapter has a special meaning, having two young daughters. There is much wisdom in the Judeo-Christian foundation called marriage (one man, one wife). The law as given by Moses was the first historic elevation of the status of women. According to one author, it gave men the freedom to focus on building civilizations for the greater good of humanity. The Jewish culture was the first ever to elevate monogamy and offered a guide for married couples.

Until then, life was basically a free for all. Sex gods were the norm of the day, infant sacrifice was accepted (they didn't have abortion back then), and orgies were celebrated. Baal worship is something that God hated and writes extensively about in the old testament. Time and again, the people fell back into this insane worship.

Proverbs 5 aims at the heart of a men, knowing that we are very susceptible to adultery.

These verses stood out to me today:

Proverbs 5:15 - "Drink water from your own cistern, running water from your own well."

This verse tells me to invest in my own marriage.

Proverbs 5:18 - "May your fountain be blessed, and may you rejoice in the wife of your youth."

I often recite the last part of the verse to my wife as I kid "the wife of (my) youth". As the years click by, this verse has more significant meaning. We still remember the days of beauty and bliss. As we age, the wear and tear takes its toll, but we have our memories to fall back on and our appreciation of each other's character that gives us strength.

On Mission, On Assignment, and in the ZONE!

Andy Valadez
e-mail: andy@marketingdynamics.org