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| Mrs. Proverbs 31, Where Are You?!?!?! |
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So, Where's this Proverbs 31 Woman???
Have you seen her??? It is not in my home, even thou my mom is very close to it. LOL LOL
But… seriously! Where is she?
Somebody told me once that this woman is an ideal, a perfect model, and that Proverbs 31 doesn't describe some particular woman, it describes the ideal woman. I right away agreed with the person because I felt justified for my lack of Proverb 31 behavior. Great, now I don’t feel that guilty that I am not close to be a Mrs. Proverb 31. Yes! Now I can relax and just accept that she is unattainable because “nobody is perfect.”
WRONG!!! Don’t you hate when you’re wrong?!?!?
The truth is… we all “can and should” be a Proverbs 31 woman! Maybe not the same exact way as in the book of Proverbs, because I for one don’t have maidens to feed or wool and flax to find, but we can all follow the principles found in this chapter.
As follow you’ll read a great way to understand and apply the principles God wants us to learn from Mrs. Proverbs 31. I found this at www.proverbs31woman.com and I was blessed to know that with God on my side, I too can be a Proverbs 31 Woman.
Lourdes ;-)
| | | | 10An excellent wife, who can find? | Her Character | | For her worth is far above jewels. | as a Wife | rare, precious | | | 11The heart of her husband trusts in her, | | | And he will have no lack of gain. | | trustworthy | | | 12She does him good and not evil | | | All the days of her life. | | kind | | | | | 13She looks for wool and flax | Her Devotion | | And works with her hands in delight. | as a Homemaker | works joyfully | | | 14She is like merchant ships; | | | She brings her food from afar. | | goes extra mile to get choicest goods | | | 15She rises also while it is still night | | | And gives food to her household | | | And portions to her maidens. | | disciplined | | | 16She considers a field and buys it; | | | From her earnings she plants a vineyard. | | enterprising, prudent with money | | | 17She girds herself with strength | | | And makes her arms strong. | | energetic | | | 18She senses that her gain is good; | | | Her lamp does not go out at night. | | good steward | | | 19She stretches out her hands to the distaff, | | | And her hands grasp the spindle. | | diligent | | | | | 20She extends her hand to the poor, | Her Generosity | | And she stretches out her hands to the needy. | as a Neighbor | compassionate, generous | | | | | 21She is not afraid of the snow for her household, | Her Devotion | | For all her household are clothed with scarlet. | as a Homemaker | provident | | | 22She makes coverings for herself; | | | Her clothing is fine linen and purple. | | elegant | | | 23Her husband is known in the gates, | | | When he sits among the elders of the land. | | influential | | | 24She makes linen garments and sells them, | | | And supplies belts to the tradesmen. | | industrious | | | | | 25Strength and dignity are her clothing, | Her Influence | | And she smiles at the future. | as a Teacher | poised | | | 26She opens her mouth in wisdom, | | | And the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. | | wise | | | | | 27She looks well to the ways of her household, | Her Effectiveness | | And does not eat the bread of idleness. | as a Mother | manages her home | | | 28Her 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 | | | | | 30Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, | Her Excellence | | But a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised. | as a Person | God-fearing | | | 31Give her the product of her hands, | | | And let her works praise her in the gates. | |
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| To add a comment to "Mrs. Proverbs 31, Where Are You?!?!?!" |
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| September 19, 2008 |
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| Outstanding post Lourdes! Now I really feel like a sinner :) She's not at my house, that's for sure. Verse 15 blows that right out of the water. Just kidding, love you sister! |
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| September 19, 2008 |
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Beautiful....
I'm thinking...You are a Mrs. Proverbs 31!!!!
xoxo |
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| September 19, 2008 |
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| You are right Sue! Verse 15 is a challenge, 'cause I am so not a morning person. LOL LOL |
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| September 19, 2008 |
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| Cheryl, THANK YOU!!! I am not there, but I'm trying ;-) |
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| September 19, 2008 |
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Oh Lourdes, this is outstanding!! I'll get Laura right on it!  |
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| September 19, 2008 |
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| Hello Lourdes: I myself do not know if I have reached it yet but Lynden tells me all the time that I am a Proverbs woman. Only someone who knows me long enough can tell me. If you are not yet ,I know you can be that person as you love the Lord with all your heart and the Holy Spirit will help you to reach that goal. Sometimes we beat on ourselves which I do , but our Heavenly Father sees us in a different way. |
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| September 20, 2008 |
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| Avis, thank you for your beautiful words. Coming from a lady married for so many years and a prayer warrior, that means a lot to me. |
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| September 20, 2008 |
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| Mike, Im pretty sure you call Laura a Proverbs 31 wife. It is always nice receiving your comments. Thank you! |
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| September 20, 2008 |
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Well.... I married a Proverbs 31 Woman!!!
I love this post...
Your husband...
WM |
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| September 20, 2008 |
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| verses 10-12 are just for you ;-)
Luv u WM |
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| September 21, 2008 |
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this is a great example for the young women! thank you lourdes! :) |
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| October 01, 2008 |
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Amen. My Grandma was such a woman... I would not have described the clothing as elegant, but she did make all of her clothes, and many of ours. Awesome. Something to reach for! |
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| October 01, 2008 |
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| You are right Carolyn. It is a blessing to learn this at an early age. |
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| October 01, 2008 |
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| Lara Leger, I thing I agree with you. We can apply this chapter to men... in a way ;-) |
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| October 01, 2008 |
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| Joey, Before I used to picture that kind of a woman as a grandmother just like yours. Today I understand that we should all try to be like your grandma... a Proverbs 31 lady ;-) |
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| October 02, 2008 |
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| Guess what Lara Leger, my husband is 100 times better than me with the boys. He is such an awesome father that if there were a chapter in Proverb for an excellent father... he'll be one ;-) |
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