P 31

This morning as I read the Word I came across the ideal woman that so many of us need to look up too. I too fall very short of this but will work diligently to aspire to be this lovely devoted woman. This year along with getting fit physically I'm going to work on getting fit mentally too.


The Ideal Woman :

Her Character as a Wife

10. An excellent wife, who can find?
For her worth is far above jewels.
"rare, precious"

11. The heart of her husband trusts in her,
And he will have no lack of gain.
"trustworthy"

12. She does him good and not evil
All the days of her life.
"kind"

Her Devotion as a Homemaker

13. She looks for wool and flax
And works with her hands in delight.
"works joyfully"


14. She is like merchant ships;
She brings her food from afar.
"goes extra mile to get choicest goods"

15. She rises also while it is still night
And gives food to her household
And portions to her maidens.
"disciplined"

16. She considers a field and buys it;
From her earnings she plants a vineyard.
"enterprising, prudent with money"

17. She girds herself with strength
And makes her arms strong.
"energetic"

18. She senses that her gain is good;
Her lamp does not go out at night.
"good steward"

19. She stretches out her hands to the distaff,
And her hands grasp the spindle.
"diligent"

as a Neighbor

20. She extends her hand to the poor,
And she stretches out her hands to the needy.
"compassionate, generous Her Generosity"

Her Devotion as a Homemaker

21. She is not afraid of the snow for her household,
For all her household are clothed with scarlet.
"provident"

22. She makes coverings for herself;
Her clothing is fine linen and purple.
"elegant"

23. Her husband is known in the gates,
When he sits among the elders of the land.
"influential"

24. She makes linen garments and sells them,
And supplies belts to the tradesmen.
'industrious"

Her Influence as a Teacher

25. Strength and dignity are her clothing,
And she smiles at the future.
"poised"

26. She opens her mouth in wisdom,
And the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.
"wise"

Her Effectiveness as a Mother

27. She looks well to the ways of her household,
And does not eat the bread of idleness.
"manages her home"

28. Her children rise up and bless her;
Her husband also, and he praises her, saying:
"praiseworthy"

29. Many daughters have done nobly,
But you excel them all.
"distinguished"

Her Excellence as a Person

30. Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain,
But a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised.
"God-fearing"

31. Give her the product of her hands,
And let her works praise her in the gates.
"honored"

~ Proverbs 31:10-31
Adapted from proverbs31woman.com