I adore a strong, virtuous and confident woman, don’t you? Can we emulate the Proverbs 31 Queen today? Yes, of course, but maybe not in the way you think.
Becoming a Proverbs 31 woman does not mean being perfect, a maid, a workaholic, that slay queen, a slave to your husband or an idealistic woman who runs world by herself.
I may get trouble with the hives but no- girls do not run the world by themselves. Becoming a Proverbs 31 woman means living out your Godly purpose and achieving your earthly and spiritual destiny through God’s help.
It is unfortunate that many women today believe that Proverbs 31 doesn’t really apply to our modern lives. God’s Word however stands the test of time. God’s Word is still relevant today and always will be! If there’s a time we need Proverb 31 Queens, it is now. Queens stand up please.
The beautiful setting of Proverbs 31 is that of a mum sitting down, with her son, King Lemuel (King Solomon) to teach him about the traits of a virtuous wife. See also https://thelovetablet.com/2022/06/14/10-thriving-businesswomen-of-the-bible/
How to Apply Proverbs 31 to Our Lives Today
1. Kick Butt Girl: Be excellent and reach beyond your grasp. Your body is not your full potential. God created you to operate like Him and if you are not functioning like God, you are malfunctioning. Excellence means consistency. Read more here: https://thelovetablet.com/2022/08/30/excellence-gold-will-always-usher-you-into-the-presence-of-the-great/
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.” Colossians 3: 23-24.
2. Keep Your Eyes on The Ball: A woman of valor commits her life to Christ and allows Him to come into her heart and lead her in achieving her purpose. The potential of a thing is related to its source- the source of all our potential is in the Omnipotent One- God.
“The steps of a good [wo]man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.” Psalm 37:23 “I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.” Galatians 2:20 “Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.” Proverbs 16:32.
3. Turn Those Wisdom Pages Woman! Excellence is King but consistency is Queen. Pray and study God’s Word and purposeful material. Meditating on God’s word strengthens and makes you stronger.
“For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” Hebrews 4:12 “Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.” Psalm 119:105 “Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near.” Revelation 1:3 “You will pray to him, and he will hear you, and you will fulfill your vows.” Job 22:27
4. Say NO to Criminal Commandments Records: We refuse prison by fire by force! Obey God’s commandments. Mistakes do happen but through God’s forgiveness, we grow and become better.
“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15 “The one who keeps His commandments abides in Him, and He in him We know by this that He abides in us, by the Spirit whom He has given us.” 1 John 3:24 “If you love me, keep my commandments.” John 14:15 ”I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing.” John 15:5
5. Sit and Emulate King Solomon: Humility pays. The most wise person, King Solomon sat and listened to his mother. Study the virtues of the Proverbs 31 Woman and ask God to help you execute them.
“Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.” Proverbs 31:10 “For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love.” 2 Peter 1:5-7
6. Spread That Good Loving: We do not subscribe to the green eyed monster ladies. Virtuous women share the Good News with others. They Pull others up.
“But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:14-16
7. Never Say Die- Ever! Try to let the hot potato cool a bit before you pick it up-excellence is a life long journey. Remember, potential never has a retirement plan.
“Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise.” James 5:13“Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” Matthew 26:41
Our past experiences should never limit our capacity. Success is never final and failure is never fatal.
Here’s what Scripture says: Proverbs 31:10-31 The Wife of Noble Character 10 A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. 11 Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. 12 She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life. 13 She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands. 14 She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar. 15 She gets up while it is still night; she provides food for her family and portions for her female servants. 16 She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard. 17 She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks. 18 She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night. 19 In her hand she holds the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers. 20 She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy. 21 When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet. 22 She makes coverings for her bed; she is clothed in fine linen and purple. 23 Her husband is respected at the city gate, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land. 24 She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies the merchants with sashes. 25 She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. 26 She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. 27 She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. 28 Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: 29 “Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all. 30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. 31 Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.
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