Proverbs 31 is a beautiful example of what is possible for women. In today's pro-abortion culture, the message given to women is that they must choose between building a family or building a business. But, Proverbs 31 shows us that women can be wives, mothers, and business owners.
How is it possible? God's grace. First, let's take a look at the passage:
The Virtuous Wife
10 Who[c] can find a [d]virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies.11 The heart of her husband safely trusts her; So he will have no lack of gain.12 She does him good and not evil All the days of her life.13 She seeks wool and flax, And willingly works with her hands.14 She is like the merchant ships, She brings her food from afar.15 She also rises while it is yet night, And provides food for her household, And a portion for her maidservants.16 She considers a field and buys it; From [e]her profits she plants a vineyard.17 She girds herself with strength, And strengthens her arms.18 She perceives that her merchandise is good, And her lamp does not go out by night.19 She stretches out her hands to the distaff, And her hand holds the spindle.20 She extends her hand to the poor, Yes, she reaches out her hands to the needy.21 She is not afraid of snow for her household, For all her household is clothed with scarlet.22 She makes tapestry for herself; Her clothing is fine linen and purple.23 Her husband is known in the gates, When he sits among the elders of the land.24 She makes linen garments and sells them, And supplies sashes for the merchants.25 Strength and honor are her clothing; She shall rejoice in time to come.26 She opens her mouth with wisdom, And on her tongue is the law of kindness.27 She watches over the ways of her household, And does not eat the bread of idleness.28 Her children rise up and call her blessed; Her husband also, and he praises her:29 “Many daughters have done well, But you excel them all.”30 Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, But a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised.31 Give her of the fruit of her hands, And let her own works praise her in the gates.
Here are some things to note.
She doesn't have fear. She's not fearing what's happening in the outside world because her faith is planted in God.
Her husband is blessed to have her because she's loyal.
She has help and she wakes early to provide food for her household.
She sells items and uses her profits to invest in real estate.
Her house is maintained.
Her husband and children call her blessed.
Does this mean that you must do it all? Of course not. but it is possible for you if you want.
I'm a widow of twins and I run a business in financial services and I homeschool my daughters. I have help with a part-time nanny, a housekeeper, and I take my client appointments around my daughters' schedules. It's completely possible to do it and I hope you find inspiration after watching this video!
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