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A King is nothing without his queen

October 23, 2016 by pearlsofwisdom 1 Comment

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My daughter, Aleah Jones, presents the final message of our Queen series…

Fashion and beauty have always been important to me. I take pride in my physical appearance, and while I do put effort into my appearance, I never want people to view me on a superficial level. As I’ve matured in my adulthood, I’ve learned to focus on more than just my outer appearance. Not only am I a beautiful woman, but I am smart, strong and talented, too. Naturally, I’m drawn to the history of Queen Nefertiti.

As the wife of Pharaoh Akhenaten, Queen Nefertiti and her husband ruled over Egypt from 1353 to 1336 B.C. Nefertiti was renowned for her captivating beauty, both in life and after death. Some historians have titled her as the most beautiful woman in the world. Even her name means “a beautiful woman has come.” But aside from being an icon of female beauty, she is also considered to be one of the most powerful women to rule over Egypt. This, in large part, is due to the effort the king made to present her as his equal.

It is interesting to note that historians speak of Akhenaten and Nefertiti ruling together. One reason for this may be due to the deformities Akhenaten had which hindered his role as king. He leaned on his queen, putting his trust in Nefertiti and allowing her to make important decisions for Egypt. Akhenaten made sure everyone knew how much he valued his queen. Her figure was placed on temple walls in the same size as his, and he even had her name placed next to his in his royal cartouche. In Egyptian reliefs, she is depicted as a powerful and authoritative figure. She can be seen wearing the crown of pharaoh, driving a chariot, leading worship, or attacking enemies in battle – all positions typically reserved for the king.

The king valued her importance, but he also revered his queen. Akhenaten and Nefertiti were said to be inseparable, and were often see riding in chariots together and kissing in public. Their legendary love is depicted in hieroglyphs and love poems he wrote to her. Akhenaten had a depiction of Nefertiti protecting his mummy carved onto the four corners of his sarcophagus – a role which traditionally was reserved for the female deities of Egypt. It is clear the king saw his queen as not only his equal, but his protector.

The story of King Akhenaten and Queen Nefertiti’s reign brings my mind to the modern day quote “a king is nothing without his queen.” The king knew he had a strong woman by his side. Instead of forcing her into a submissive role, he valued her strength and presented her as his equal. Their relationship was a true partnership, which is something I think we all should look for in a mate.

Ladies, your king is going to be someone who builds your strengths and compliments your weaknesses. A man who truly values the woman you are, trusts in you, and wants to move you forward. After all, behind every strong man is an even stronger woman.

“On the left side of a strong woman stands a strong man; he is strengthened by her character.” ~ Ellen J. Barrier

Sources: 1. http://www.biography.com/people/nefertiti-9421166 2. http://www.history.com/topics/ancient-history/nefertiti 3. http://ohfact.com/interesting-facts-about-queen-nefertiti/ 4. http://www.ancient-origins.net/unexplained-phenomena/mysterious-disappearance-nefertiti-ruler-nile-001988 5. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Nefertiti 6. http://kingtutone.com/queens/nefertiti/

Filed Under: Marriage, Relationships

The Virtuous Woman – A wife of noble character

October 9, 2016 by pearlsofwisdom Leave a Comment

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Photo courtesy of bluecollarsandlace.net

Recent headlines have been full of the pending divorce of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. Even for Hollywood’s power couple, the effort to build and maintain a healthy marriage has been extremely challenging.

A happy and healthy marriage takes the ‘continuous’ commitment of two individuals, willing to yield their interests and self-will for the good of building unity and oneness. Individuals use to living and making decisions independent of others find this difficult. Without Christ being in the center of the marriage, it is even more difficult to succeed at this.

In an ideal marriage, each spouse would place the needs and desires of the other first. Since we can’t make our spouses behave this way, all we can do is control our own behavior and pray that it will positively influence our spouses to love and cherish us as Christ loved the Church..

In Proverbs 31, God has graciously provided a model for women to follow, if they desire to become the wife that husbands will love, honor and respect. This chapter describes the characteristics of the wife of noble character. Let’s take a look.

  1. She is industrious and hard working. You won’t find this woman sitting back watching soap operas and eating bon- bons. This wife gets up early to start the day, creating and making the most of opportunities to provide for her family. She makes the most of her day and doesn’t get caught up in pettiness and gossip.
  2. She is smart and has business saavy. She’s wise and knows how to handle her business. She’s resourceful and doesn’t rely on her husband’s efforts and income.
  3. She’s a planner and is pro-active in planning for the unexpected or lean times. Her family feels safe and secure because they trust that Mom has made provisions and even has a backup plan.
  4. She partners with her husband to provide for the family. She works tirelessly in and outside of the home caring for her family. The earnings derived from her business ventures, combined with her husband’s income and resources sets her family on solid ground. She supports her husband in his endeavors. He knows that she has his back.
  5. She is charitable. Although her efforts are directed towards making sure her family has what they need, she is still generous, freely giving to those less fortunate and in need.
  6. She is wise and always truthful in the instructions and guidance she provides to family and friends.  She is caring and exudes warmth, attracting many by her grace and style.
  7. Due to her intellect, integrity, work ethic and wisdom, she is well respected and revered within the community. She is adored and loved by her husband and children.
  8. She fears the Lord! She is humble and recognizes where her strength comes from and is grateful for the blessings God has bestowed on her. Her faith is solid as she has learned to trust the Lord at all times.

The husband married to the noble wife is proud as a peacock. She makes him look good as he becomes the envy of every man who knows him. A wise husband will value the noble wife he has at home and be content.

However, if he’s crazy enough to go grazing in greener pastures, he’ll quickly find  that it’s artificial turf.  He’ll be back!

 

Filed Under: Marriage, Proverbs

Enjoy the Season!

July 19, 2016 by pearlsofwisdom Leave a Comment

Courtesy of anotherpartofme.com

Photo courtesy of anotherpartofme.com

Recently, I was out for a walk and was struck with the beauty of the blue sky, smell of fresh cut grass, and the cool refreshing air. I thought about how much I enjoyed spring but then quickly started anticipating summer and my upcoming beach vacation. I had to chuckle to myself about how quickly I was ready to rush through spring without taking time to enjoy the mild temperatures and blooming flowers…. 

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