A Reliable Wife

I am an avid reader. I love to read all types of material. As we speak, I have three books on hand but I just had to have a "veggin out" book since we were out of town relaxing. I went to the local Walmart knowing they would have authors like Rivers and Kingsbury but to my disappointment, they were pricey. So.... we headed to the next best place-Goodwill.

They have the best prices and used books have character. I picked up a book that was titled A Reliable Wife. I love old country bride series and staged in the early 1900's it was right up my alley. I opened the book to read a description and got a good chuckle.

The inscription read "Danielle, you are the most amazing wife I could ever ask for and although this book has nothing to do with our marriage, it really looked like something you would really like to read. [The] title is so fitting...to the best, hottest, most caring sensual, sensative, dramatic, loveable, 'Reliable Wife' and woman in the world! Happy 9th Anniversary from your 'Dependable Husband'"

I have kept every card my husband has given me so I can't imagine giving away a book with such an inscription or a book given on such a special occasion. Of course the next question is "Did they make it to ten?"

I am growing out of my house with books.  As I thumbed through this book, it was very clear I would not be able to read it.  I chose not to read it because as it turns out, it was not a Christian based book so I got rid of it. 

Along with the book went the inscription.  I wonder who Danielle is.  I also wonder that if she was so wonderful, why would she give the book away?  I don't long to be like Danielle but you know in Proverbs 31, there is a woman that many of us long to be like and it goes beyond being "reliable." 

This wife gets up while it's still dark, she provides for her family, she works hard, she opens her arms to the poor, she helps those in need, she has no fear for her household, she makes clothing for her bed, her husband is respected a the city gate.  Additionally, she is clothed with strength and dignity, she speaks with wisdom and she watches over the affairs of her household. [Proverbs 31]. 

I would say that considering the above, THAT is a reliable wife! 

A wife of noble character is her husband's crown...Proverbs 12:4