The modern Proverbs 31 woman

In today’s highly-stimulated and social world, we are bombarded with images and short videos of random people’s lives which is fed to us by some algorithm so they say.

I’m not sure what your feed looks like, but I’d love to tell you what mine does. I see young women wearing overalls and sundresses while carrying babies on their hips as they prepare to plan their next family meal. I see more and more outdoor clothes-lines, vegetable and flower gardens, chicken coops, and front porches.

I see women who want to love their husbands well and mother their children just the same. I see young entrepreneurs who are committed to finding creative ways to make some money from home so they can raise their own babies.

I see women passionate about eating healthy, cooking from scratch, and having time to rest. I see women who are willing to make sacrifices and shop at thrift stores because their values drive them. I see women who have deep faith that aren’t afraid to march to a different beat.

I see you! I do and it makes my heart so happy.

The older I get, the more I know who I am and who I am not. No judgement for the women out there who don’t desire this kind of modern Proverbs 31 life. To each is their own, truly!

Epilogue: The Wife of Noble Character

Proverbs 31: 10-31

A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. 

Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life. She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands.
She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar.

She gets up while it is still night; she provides food for her family and portions for her female servants.

She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.

She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks. 

She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night.

In her hand she holds the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers.

She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy.

When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet.

She makes coverings for her bed; she is clothed in fine linen and purple. Her husband is respected at the city gate, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land.

She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies the merchants with sashes.

She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.

She speaks with wisdom,and faithful instruction is on her tongue.

She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.

Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: “Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.”

Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.

Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.