Beautiful in God’s Eyes

Elizabeth George

Harvest House Publishers

Unless otherwise noted, all verses are taken from the New King James Version, Copyright © 1984 by Thomas Nelson, Inc., Publishers. Used by permission.

Verses marked KJV are taken from the New Scofield Reference Bible, authorized King James Version. Copyright © 1967 by Oxford University Press, Inc. Used by permission.

Italicized text in Scripture quotations indicates author’s emphasis.

Cover by Terry Dugan Design, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Acknowledgment

As always, thank you to my dear husband, Jim George, M.Div.,Th.M., for your able assistance, guidance, suggestions, and loving encouragement on this project.

Copyright © 1998 by Elizabeth George

Published by Harvest House Publishers, Eugene, Oregon 97402

www.harvesthousepublishers.com

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

George, Elizabeth, 1944-

Beautiful in God’s Eyes/Elizabeth George.

p. cm.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN 0-7369-1538-9

1. Women-Religious life. 2. Bible. O.T. Proverbs XXXI,

10-31-Criticism, interpretation, etc. I. Title

BV4527.G458 1998/2005

248.8’43-dc21

97-41991

CIP

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In loving memory of
Lois George Onesti

Godly mother to my husband, Jim,

gracious mother-in-law to me,

loving grandmother to our daughters,

Katherine and Courtney.

Because of her faithful obedience,

we have known God’s ideal—

a woman beautiful in His eyes.

We rise up and bless her!

Proverbs 31:28

Contents

An Invitation to Beauty

1. A Rare Treasure—Her Character
Proverbs 31:10

2. A Sparkling Jewel—Her Value
Proverbs 31:10

3. A Solid Rock—Her Loyalty
Proverbs 31:11

4. An Unfailing Prize—Her Contribution
Proverbs 31:11

5. A Spring of Goodness—Her Mission
Proverbs 31:12

6. A Fountain of Joy—Her Heart
Proverbs 31:13

7. An Enterprising Spirit—Her Provision
Proverbs 31:14

8. A Pattern for the Household—Her Discipline
Proverbs 31:15

9. A Field of Dreams—Her Vision
Proverbs 31:16

10. An Eager Attitude—Her Work
Proverbs 31:17

11. A Taste of Success—Her Confidence
Proverbs 31:18

12. A Little Night Work—Her Diligence
Proverbs 31:19

13. A Helping Hand—Her Mercy
Proverbs 31:20

14. A Double Blessing—Her Preparation
Proverbs 31:21

15. A Tapestry of Beauty—Her Handiwork
Proverbs 31:22

16. A Man of Influence—Her Husband
Proverbs 31:23

17. A Creative Professional—Her Industry
Proverbs 31:24

18. A Wardrobe of Virtues—Her Clothing
Proverbs 31:25

19. A Law of Kindness—Her Words
Proverbs 31:26

20. A Watchful Eye—Her Management
Proverbs 31:27

21. A Cup of Blessing—Her Family
Proverbs 31:28

22. A Crowning Chorus—Her Praise
Proverbs 31:28–29

23. A Spirit of Reverence—Her Faith
Proverbs 31:30

24. The Harvest of a Lifetime—Her ...