I know every Christian Woman has heard these scriptures...the ones about a virtuous woman. But do we really understand them? I didn't. So this is my interpretation of them.
*They don't reflect anyone elses opinions.
10. Who can find a virtuous woman? She is rare and beautiful.
11. Her husband trusts her; he can depend on her.
12. She will do good all the days of her life. In this context, do good things for her husband.
13. She isn't afraid of work, and she uses high quality products..?
14. She brings her food from afar...? Seeks healthy, good food maybe.
15. She gets up early to take care of her friends and family.
16. She is a business woman, she can think on her own and buy land and works to cultivate it.
17. She strengthens her muscles. She is also strong when it comes to chastity. She knows her worth.
18. She knows that what she has to offer is good! Her light shines even in the dark.
19. She creates and works with her hands.
20. She gives to the poor and needy.
21. She makes sure her family is clothed and has their needs met.
22. Her clothing is of fine material, she is well dressed. I imagine this means she makes sure to look her best. Also, purple is the sign of royalty, so this infers that she is of royal birth. A daughter of the Most High King.
23. Her husband is known when he sits with the elders. Maybe this means she talks well of her husband so that people know him and his good works.
24. She makes fine products and sells them. She is crafty and a business woman.
25. She surrounds herself with strength and honour.
26. She speaks with wisdom and kindness.
27. She takes care of her house and avoids idleness.
28. Her children love her, and her husband praises her!
29. Many are virtuous, but thou excellest them all. Don't get cocky now ;)
30. Beauty is vain, but a woman who loves the Lord will be praised.
31. Show her the works of her hands, show her all those she has helped and the good she has done. Her good works will speak for her when she enters heaven.
So, I know that we aren't perfect all the time, but I hope I can convey how I feel about this. Women have been portrayed as weak and needy a lot of times. Or so dependent on others for their needs to be met. But this woman that the Bible describes, she is far from weak and needy! In fact, she is strong! She buys good land, she takes care of it, people speak highly of her.
Never make yourself small because you think that is how you should act. You are far more powerful than you think! You have so much strength, kindness, talent, ingenuity than you can possibly imagine! So, rise up and be that woman! Be that woman that you know you can be. You are brave, strong, powerful, and loved by the King of Kings!
~Inspire True You
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