He Wins

I have received at least 6 invites. Finally. FINALLY, there was a day and time that I could make it work.

I am talking about a new networking group that is forming in this area. It’s called We Win and it’s all about women in business. We Win stands for Women Empowering Women in Networking.

LOVE.

I have visited a few other groups in the past, which shall remain nameless, and always felt like the odd man out. They give off such a good-ol-boys vibe (not to mention they cost a small fortune to join!)

But I digress. I made it to a meeting for a new group that they want to form in Newton. I was so excited. Had my awesomely cute jacket on and my portfolio in hand (just in case) and out the door I went.

I get excited about networking groups for two reasons and they both involve helping. First, I love getting potential leads or meeting people that need my help. But also, I am a chronic helper. Really. I don’t say that to toot my own horn. I say it because it’s who I am. I just want to be able to help people (alternate translation: I have issues putting the letters N and O together). I love it. So, the idea that I might know people that would be interested in someone else’s business and can help it grow in that way — yay!

I got there and there were only four ladies. I am not complaining. Just pointing that out.

I had the best time with those four ladies, though. One, and the founder of We Win, was Judy Smith. People, if you live in my area and you don’t know Judy Smith, you must be living under a rock! She is one phenomenal business woman.

As she was speaking, He found me.

He found me in the way that she desperately wants to help women grow their business. He found me in the twinkle in her eye when she spoke and the warm greeting she gave me.

Now, I know ahead of time that Judy is a Christian, but even if I didn’t, she radiates His love. And I thank her for it.

In a place that I thought of going to help my business and others’ businesses, He was there.

Of course He was. But He was there in a powerful way.

I always joke that I can’t live up to the Proverbs 31 woman. I don’t know many women that can. But we sure has heck try!

¹⁰ A wife of noble character who can find?
She is worth far more than rubies.

¹¹ Her husband has full confidence in her
and lacks nothing of value.

¹² She brings him good, not harm,
all the days of her life.

¹³ She selects wool and flax
and works with eager hands.

¹⁴ She is like the merchant ships,
bringing her food from afar.

¹⁵ She gets up while it is still dark;
she provides food for her family
and portions for her servant girls.

¹⁶ She considers a field and buys it;
out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.

¹⁷ She sets about her work vigorously;
her arms are strong for her tasks.

¹⁸ She sees that her trading is profitable,
and her lamp does not go out at night.

¹⁹ In her hand she holds the distaff
and grasps the spindle with her fingers.

²⁰ She opens her arms to the poor
and extends her hands to the needy.

²¹ When it snows, she has no fear for her household;
for all of them are clothed in scarlet.

²² She makes coverings for her bed;
she is clothed in fine linen and purple.

²³ Her husband is respected at the city gate,
where he takes his seat among the elders of the land.

²⁴ She makes linen garments and sells them,
and supplies the merchants with sashes.

²⁵ She is clothed with strength and dignity;
she can laugh at the days to come.

²⁶ She speaks with wisdom,
and faithful instruction is on her tongue.

²⁷ She watches over the affairs of her household
and does not eat the bread of idleness.

²⁸ Her children arise and call her blessed;
her husband also, and he praises her:

²⁹ “Many women do noble things,
but you surpass them all.”

³⁰ Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;
but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.

³¹ Give her the reward she has earned,
and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.

Proverbs 31: 10-31

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