Proverbs 31:10-31

Proverbs 31:10-31 says this:


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!

One of the things I hear quite often is:  How do you know what the Bible is saying?  It's so hard to understand.  Actually, it isn't.

The Bible is God-inspired.  These are the words that God wants us to get into our hearts more than any others.  The pages of the Bible are filled with great knowledge and understanding.  They are filled with God's instructions on how to "do life".  If it was hard for us to understand...well why would He bother?

For those who want to understand, there is understanding available.  You only have to have the desire to become what God wants you to become.  You have to pray and ask God to reveal the truth of the Scripture to you.  Sounds simple, doesn't it?

It is!

God is mysterious, yes.  Sometimes we don't understand all of His ways.  But He doesn't make His desires for us a mystery. God is yearning to tell you what He wants from you as a wife.  He has a plan for your life.  He has a plan for your marriage.  We're going to study this portion of Scripture.  We're going to tear it apart and really get into the meat of what it has to say for our lives today.  John Maxwell likes to teach in a way where he "puts the cookies on the bottom shelf, where everyone can reach them."  That's what I want to do for you, Proverbs 31 Wife.

As you read this Scripture over again, don't worry if you're not there yet.  I don't think anyone is completely there yet!  I know I'm not!  But I have a vision for my life and for my family that goes beyond what I currently see happening in my own life.  I know that God's Word is true.  And when He says He has plans that will prosper me, I believe Him.  I've never believed Him more than I do right now.

So, come along with me on this journey.  Let's talk about marriage and what God has to say about the type of wife He wants us to be.

I'm willing to bet that you're going to be surprised.