Proverbs 31 Wife Wednesday

I am reading the book My So Called Life as a Proverbs 31 Wife, by Sara Horn. I thought it would be neat to share what I get out of the book as I read and answer the discussion questions in the back of the book. The book is a one year experiment, so I plan to practice what I learn throughout the rest of the year and my life.  Here's what it looks like:

 

If you would like you can read along as well, you can go buy the book at your local book store or order it online. I'm not really going to describe what goes on in the book, maybe a little just for guidance. I might quote certain lines that made a impact on me or that helps with the discussion question for that week. There are 40 discussion questions in the back of the book, I'm not sure how many I will do a week, I don't want a post to be too long. There is also a 10-day challenge at the back of the book, that I will try out soon.

 

This passage of scripture is in the book, and goes along with the first question.

 

10Who can find a virtuous wife?

For her worth is far above rubies.

11The heart of her husband safely trusts her;

so he will have no lack of gain.

12She does him good and not evil

all the days of her life.

13She seeks wool and flax,

and willingly works with her hands.

14She is like the merchant ships,

she brings her food from afar.

15She also rises while it is yet night,

and provides food for her household,

and a portion for her maidservants.

16She considers a field and buys it;

from her profits she plants a vineyard.

17She grids herself with strength,

and strengthens her arms.

18She perceives that her merchandise is good,

and her lamp does not go out at night.

19She stretches out her hands to the distaff,

and her hand holds the spindle.

20She extends her hand to the poor,

yes, she reaches out her hand to the needy.

21She is not afraid of snow for her household,

for all her household is clothed with scarlet.

22She makes tapestry for herself;

her clothing is fine linen and purple.

23Her husband is known in the gates,

when he sits among the elders of the land.

24She makes linen garments and sells them,

and supplies sashes for the merchants.

25Stregnth and honor are her clothing;

she shall rejoice in time to come.

26She opens he mouth with wisdom,

and on her tongue is the law of kindness.

27She watches over the ways of her household,

and does not eat the bread of idleness.

28Her children rise up and call her blessed;

her husband also, and he praises her:

29"Many daughters have done well,

but you excel the all."

30Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing,

but a women who fears the Lord, she shall be praised.

31Give her of the fruit of her hands,

and let her own works praise her in the gates.



 

 

Proverbs 31:10-31

Question #1

Read the passage about Proverbs 31 woman (Proverbs 31:10-31). What are your thoughts about the woman protrayed here? Does she make you aspire to be like her? Or do you feel discouraged before you get started? Why? 

My Answer: 

This woman is strong willed, hard working, an amazing cook, she can sew and make clothes for herself and family as well as sale what she makes. She cares for her own family and others, seemingly to put herself last, serving everyone else until they are taken care of. She wakes up before dawn and goes to bed after dark, and she doesn't complain. She knows what needs to be done, and she gets it done with grace and dignity. She has no worries, for she is faithful and she trusts The Lord. 

Reading this passage does make me aspire to be more like the P31W, it also makes me feel extremely lazy. I do work 40 hours a week, I cook the days I have to (Mondays we eat at my husbands parents and Tuesdays we eat with my parents), I clean the house and do laundry, but compared to P31W I could/should be doing so much more. It makes me want to cook more and learn to sew, which are both on my list of goals for New Years. It makes me what to be more faithful and trust in God more and to just be a better wife, and better me. I wouldn't say I get discouraged, I do second guess myself a lot, but I usually do what is needed.

God gave us all a brain, hands and feet and we are to us them to the best of our ability. An idle mind is the devils workshop, that's a saying I have always heard. If you are able to walk and use your hands, then you should be doing something with yourself, if your just sitting around do nothing when you are blessed with the ability to do so, then shame on you. I'm not trying to be mean, but God can easily take away your blessing just as fast as he gave them to you. P31W knew she was blessed and used her talents in every way that she could.

Lets use our abilities and talents God has blessed us with, don't let them go to waste. Do all that you can do for your husband, your family and others. Strive to become a P31W!!

Much Love,
Teaya