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.
Wouldn't it be wonderful to be as noble as a Proverbs 31 wife? It seems almost impossible to live up to all of those expectations now a days. Just over six short months ago I took on the title of being a "Mrs." and it already has been such an adventure. I pray often that I am being the absolute best wife that I can be for my husband, he doesn't complain too often so I guess I'm not failing too miserably. Growing up, I never realized all the work that goes into helping run a household, it seems like there's always something that needs to be done; cleaning, laundry, grocery shopping, managing money, and so on. Place all of this on top of strengthening you marriage (which can be a full time job in itself), and it can quickly become overwhelming. People ask me all the time how I have time to accomplish everything in my days between working full time, going to school, and taking care of my household. I hope to share my secret with you and make life a little easier for your busy household. You don't have to be married to know the challenges of being in charge of a house so I pray that even single women can find helpful hints throughout this blog.
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