A Godly Woman

"A woman's heart must be so hidden in God that a man has to seek him to find her"

-Maya Angelou

Every christian woman and some non believing women have heard of the

Proverbs 31 woman.

Her husband cherishes her.

Her children "rise up and call her blessed"

She is strong and hardworking.

She helps the poor and needy

She is brave and noble.

She is wise and faithful to the Lord.
She is a good mother and a good wife.

She balances her family, work, and home.

She is a God fearing woman.

She is God's perfect example as to what all women should aspire to be.

One verse throughout the whole chapter that has always stood out to me

is Proverbs 31:30

"Charm is deceitful, beauty is passing. But a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised"

A M A Z I N G

It's somewhat confusing to those of you who don't understand.

And don't fret it you are that person who doesn't get it completely.

Different verses speak different things to different people.

And that's okay :)

It's whatever God puts in your heart.

But to me, it is as simple as this.

Let's look at

"Charm is deceitful..."

charm 1. a power of pleasing or attracting, as through personality or beauty

Anyone can appear charming. It's an easy trait to fake.

Just have a few manners, mind your p's and q's and anyone will fall for it.

People, women especially, put so much emphasis on charm.

They believe men should be "Prince Charming"

They are easily fooled by the sweet mannerisms and smiles sent their way.

The Wolf hiding beneath the surface, waiting to attack.

Deceitful

People tend to make charm such a big deal, that they forget what is really important.

Now let's look at

"...beauty is passing..."

beau·ty 1. the quality present in a thing or person that gives intense pleasure or deep satisfaction to the mind.

So many times in the World, people have been deceived into putting so much emphasis on beauty.

But it's a superficial beauty.

Make up, hair do's, fancy clothes, shoes and purses.

Who can be the skinniest and look like Victoria Secret models.

We've forgotten that in time, all of this will fade away.

Passing

In everyone's life, we age.

Our youthful looks fade and we beging to get wrinkles, dark spots, and grey hair.

(not saying age isn't beautiful, im referring to the superficial beauty)

All of a sudden the World forgets about us and no longer considers us beautiful.

But here's the most important thing

"... But a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised"

A God fearing woman is something to boast about.

Women who have a strong walk with God are a magnificent thing.

They are often prayer warriors, spiritual leaders, missionaries, teachers, etc.

They bring God's word into their homes and teach his ways to their families.

To me a God fearing woman is the backbone to a strong family.

She sits at her man's right hand and fights satan away with him.

Nothing is more powerful than that... except God himself.

A God fearing woman should be recognized.

She should be praised by her friends and family.

Obviously, women who have an On Fire relationship with the Lord are important to humanity.

God put it in the bible.

So should we as Christians worry about being superficially beautiful or putting on a facade of being charming?

Or should we strive to be God fearing, On Fire, Christians with a strong walk with God?

Dear Lord,

Thank you for putting this verse on my heart. Thank you for allowing me to find it and thank you for allowing it to touch my heart and mean so much to me. Being On Fire for you is the most important thing to me. I strive to be closer to you everyday of my life, and keeping this verse in my heart is a wonderful daily reminder to strive to do just that. I want so badly to be like the Proverbs 31 woman.

I want to be that strong, courageous, brave, faithful, loving, caring, God Fearing woman you intended me to be. So Father, help me. I know I can't do it alone. Continue to remind me of your love and the sacrifice your son made for me on the cross that day. Burden my heart and weigh it heavy when I fall short of your glory and remind me to rejoice daily for all of your wonders and your mercies. Thank you for blessing my life so richly Father. Help me to stay on the right path, so that I may continue to walk with you. Thank you. I love you. Amen.