Turn to Proverbs 31: 10-12
Carol's lessons introduced some of the character traits that King Lemuel's mother taught him to look for in a woman. From the first few verses, we find 4 character traits that we want to emulate:
1. Treasure to her husband
2. Trustworthy
3. Woman of Action
4. Works hard, brings good to her husband

Today, we will add a new character trait.

Read verse 13. She works with the right attitude. She willingly works with "eager hands" Describe someone who is 'eager'

Definition:
one who has an intense desire, enthusiastic, dedicated, committed, motivated, zealous, "gung-ho"
Eager beaver - An exceptionally zealous person, one who habitually takes on more tasks or works harder than others. (Paul)
This expression became especially popular during World War II, applied to recruits anxious to impress their commanding officers by such behavior.

The hand is where the mind meets the world. We use our hands to _______________
(Let's brainstorm ideas)
build fires, sew quilts, steer, drive
write, dig, surgery, etc.
Without hands, our grand ideas would come to nothing but a long to-do list.

The hands play an important function in body language and sign language. Facts: 27 bones Parts: palm, heel, digits, thumb
Look at your hands...Do you have "eager" hands? Are they eager to get to work?

Our verse says she selects wool and flax. Flax was the most important plant fiber in Bible times because it was used to make linen. All clothing was made either of linen or wool.

Impt. facts of flax:
https://ww2.odu.edu/~lmusselm/plant/bible/flax.php

Ask God to give you an eager attitude all day long.

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men...

We should treat our problems at work as a cost of discipleship. Our work can be treated as a form of worship or service to God. That kind of attitude would take away the boredom and drudgery we sometimes have.

Everyone desires a new look from time to time. As you complete each chore for the family, think of it as a labor of love. All the small things will add up to love. Our actions of eagerness speak volumes of love to others.

Explore how to become better at your talents and/or skills. Find others who are eager and learn from them. Get tips and techniques for improvement.

If you work all day with eager hands you will feel exhausted. Get your REST...we all need it.

Are you a Titus 2 role model? Have you mastered the skills of homemaking? Let's look at Titus 2 starting in verse 3.

Psalm 90:17 {work} alludes to Eccl. 3:11