A Proverbs 31 Woman…
A good woman is hard to find,
and worth far more than diamonds.
Her husband trusts her without reserve,
and never has reason to regret it.
Never spiteful, she treats him generously
all her life long.
She shops around for the best yarns and cottons,
and enjoys knitting and sewing.
She's like a trading ship that sails to faraway places
and brings back exotic surprises.
She's up before dawn, preparing breakfast
for her family and organizing her day.
She looks over a field and buys it,
then, with money she's put aside, plants a garden.
First thing in the morning, she dresses for work,
rolls up her sleeves, eager to get started.
She senses the worth of her work,
is in no hurry to call it quits for the day.
She's skilled in the crafts of home and hearth,
diligent in homemaking.
She's quick to assist anyone in need,
reaches out to help the poor.
She doesn't worry about her family when it snows;
their winter clothes are all mended and ready to wear.
She makes her own clothing,
and dresses in colorful linens and silks.
Her husband is greatly respected
when he deliberates with the city fathers.
She designs gowns and sells them,
brings the sweaters she knits to the dress shops.
Her clothes are well-made and elegant,
and she always faces tomorrow with a smile.
When she speaks she has something worthwhile to say,
and she always says it kindly.
She keeps an eye on everyone in her household,
and keeps them all busy and productive.
Her children respect and bless her;
her husband joins in with words of praise:
"Many women have done wonderful things,
but you've outclassed them all!"
Charm can mislead and beauty soon fades.
The woman to be admired and praised
is the woman who lives in the Fear-of-God.
Give her everything she deserves!
Festoon her life with praises!
and worth far more than diamonds.
Her husband trusts her without reserve,
and never has reason to regret it.
Never spiteful, she treats him generously
all her life long.
She shops around for the best yarns and cottons,
and enjoys knitting and sewing.
She's like a trading ship that sails to faraway places
and brings back exotic surprises.
She's up before dawn, preparing breakfast
for her family and organizing her day.
She looks over a field and buys it,
then, with money she's put aside, plants a garden.
First thing in the morning, she dresses for work,
rolls up her sleeves, eager to get started.
She senses the worth of her work,
is in no hurry to call it quits for the day.
She's skilled in the crafts of home and hearth,
diligent in homemaking.
She's quick to assist anyone in need,
reaches out to help the poor.
She doesn't worry about her family when it snows;
their winter clothes are all mended and ready to wear.
She makes her own clothing,
and dresses in colorful linens and silks.
Her husband is greatly respected
when he deliberates with the city fathers.
She designs gowns and sells them,
brings the sweaters she knits to the dress shops.
Her clothes are well-made and elegant,
and she always faces tomorrow with a smile.
When she speaks she has something worthwhile to say,
and she always says it kindly.
She keeps an eye on everyone in her household,
and keeps them all busy and productive.
Her children respect and bless her;
her husband joins in with words of praise:
"Many women have done wonderful things,
but you've outclassed them all!"
Charm can mislead and beauty soon fades.
The woman to be admired and praised
is the woman who lives in the Fear-of-God.
Give her everything she deserves!
Festoon her life with praises!
Wow, to be hailed as a Proverbs 31 woman~ that is my prayer- more so as I am getting older and I see what a true virtuous woman is. I don't read in any of the above where she is sexually objectified or used just to please the man in her life- rather she took pride in herself, her family, her husband and her accomplishments. Her family praised her, not belittled her or hurt her ~~ this includes the man in her life- her husband… speaking of him, he was respected and highly regarded in his own right- a self respecting man if you will. This is a woman who knew who she was, she was a strong willed daughter of God, a faithful, loving wife, a caring, nurturing mother and a woman who took care of the less fortunate. She is a woman I strive to model my life after~~
But I also pray that God sends a man into my life who can appreciate those qualities- one who can see beyond the outside and sees what is important~~ granted it's nice to be deemed attractive for physical features but those don't last~~ and a man that is only attracted to a woman for her face and body isn't the kind of man I want to be bound to. I want a man in my life who can appreciate the fact that I am so much more than what the world can see~~ I am a first and foremost a daughter of God~ the King of Kings, so yes, I guess you can say- I am a princess, and I do deserve to be treated with the respect that comes with that. If a man can not realize that he is not worth my time.
For now I will continue to pray to become more and more like a Proverbs 31 woman… and that God will continue to bless me and my home with His blessings~~ the rest will come when He knows the time is right.
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