I'm not suggesting that we should all be this perfect example of woman-hood but we can all make goals to be the best version of ourselves that we can be. We may not care to dabble in finances, but we might be really good at crafts. We might hate cooking, but love the thrill of finding healthy food and products for our families at the lowest price.
The point of the Proverbs 31 woman is that she gives her best in every situation she encounters. And while we all strive for that, if you are like me, you often fail. Thankfully, when we fail, we can rest in the assurance of God's grace to cover a multitude of mistakes.
I remember reading in a magazine a few years ago and the quote stuck with me: "Live the life you want!" In other words, don't worry about the mistakes you'll make tomorrow or in the next hour, just do, and be, right now, what it is that you want your life to be.
Modern Day Proverbs 31
How lucky is the guy who got
this girl?
She’s more valuable than
great-grandmother’s antique ruby ring.
Her husband has complete
confidence in her.
He lacks nothing in his life and
it’s all because of her.
She always does her best to
show him love and kindness:
biting her tongue when she’s
tempted to complain about him to her friends.
She scours the grocery flyers
looking for the best products at the best price.
When she hits a jackpot, she
gets to the store right away, eager to bring home the deals she’s found.
Sometimes she shops online and
knows exactly which websites offer free shipping.
She works hard, often outside
the home.
Most days she has to get up
before dawn to makes sure she gets the kids fed
and off to the babysitters or school on time.
She is happy to contribute to
the wealth of her home
and doesn’t rely completely on
her husband to make all the financial decisions.
(She’s been known to run a
real estate venture or buy up a few stocks from time to time!)
She’s knows what she’s good at,
and she doesn’t give up on a
project until it’s done, and done right.
She’s always thinking two
steps ahead.
She tries to make time for herself
doing things she loves like crafts, scrapbooking or knitting.
If she’s so inclined, she
might even set up a table at a craft fair and sell some of her goodies.
She’s always has an open home
and an open heart to those in need.
I don’t know how she does it
but somehow, on top of all this,
she manages to keep up with
the chores at home.
Her kids don’t complain because
they have no clean laundry
or clean dishes to eat off.
She has clean sheets on her
bed and wrinkle-free clothes on her body.
Her husband is free to give
his best at work and church.
His respect in their community
is a reflection of her excellence.
She is the picture of strength
and dignity.
Her abundance of grace allows
her to laugh when things go completely haywire.
She knows a lot of stuff about
a lot of things
but can recognize when it’s
the right time to dish out advice or not.
She can relax but she’s never
lazy or neglectful;
her ear is always tuned to the
heartbeat of her home.
Her kids smother her with hugs
and kisses and “I love you”s
but they also know she has
eyes on the back of her head.
Her husband though, he’s the most
proud of her.
And he lets her know it!
When she complains about her
crow’s feet, he nods,
but doesn’t really doesn’t
notice what she’s talking about.
He remembers the days when he
was the only one who put a twinkle in her eye.
But to watch her now as she
cares for not just him,
but everyone around her, amazes him.
He sees the love of Jesus shine through in everything she does.
He sees the love of Jesus shine through in everything she does.
He never turns down an opportunity to sing her praises.
by Charlotte Goulding
