Proverbs 31: 29-31

“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. Give her the reward she has earned, and let her works bring her
praise at the city gate.”

At some point all of us feel overwhelmed. Especially when we look at
Proverbs 31: 10-31. The Wife of Noble Character that is written about in
Proverbs seems almost too good to be true. How can a woman be so many
things? How can we possibly measure up? This world we live in seems to
only reward looks or personality. God rewards character. Character is
demonstrated by the things we do for others and ourselves. Compassion and
integrity are the honorable qualities the Lord smiles on. There are wives who
work 40 hour weeks away from home and wives who work 24-7 at home.
Raising a family is a commission straight from God. Being a wife is, too. I
always joke how I’d like to have a wife. My husband thinks I’m crazy, but
I’d like someone who I can expect to pick up the kids, and the mail, and the
groceries, and know where I put everything, too.

The Wife of Noble Character is supposed to be a compilation of many
women. I started thinking about the women I know; my mom, my sisters and
friends. My conclusion is that we are all noble. The Father has chosen us to
be role models for our kids, shoulders for our friends, stilts for our sisters,
foundations for our daughters, and nurturers for our husbands. So when you
read about this woman, don’t be alarmed. These are not the REQUIREMENTS of
nobility, these are the trademarks of a life lived in devotion to God through unending love. These are the signs of nobility. Be blessed!

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