Proverbs 31:10 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
11The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.
12She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.
13She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.
14She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar.
15She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.
16She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
17She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.
18She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.
19She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.
20She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
21She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet.
22She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.
23Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
24She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.
25Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.
26She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.
27She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
28Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.
29Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.
30Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.
31Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.
King James Version (KJV)
I've been pondering these verses lately, and wondering how I can A) live up to those standards, and B) apply the verses in my own household. It seems that my best efforts are often thrown out the window by actual circumstances, and it seems there is never enough hours in the day nor energy in my body to fulfill all that I need to do. Some wives/mothers have time to read, do crafts, go for coffee, etc. and I just don't know how they fit it in (or have energy when they do). If I have extra time, it seems to be always spent either playing with my kids, or doing chores that have piled up sometime from somewhere or on the rare occasion, take a nap. I have a project list a mile long, but a rare chance to ever get many done. How do I show God, through showing my husband that I'm a virtuous woman when I can't even get the dishes done somedays? Or does God look more at my heart and my intentions and my attitude than what I actually accomplish? My husband thankfully is very loving and patient, and has never complained due to my lacks, but I feel them just the same. My prayer is that my time would be used wisely, my husband would feel our home is a restful haven from work and the world, and that above all, God is glorified through our life. Any ideas or comments are indeed welcome.
