Virtuous Woman

Proverbs 31:10-31 describes in detail what makes a virtuous woman. Today on Mother's Day, I am going to go through each verse and share a little about my mother with each one. By my calculations, she is more than qualified to be listed in the Virtuous Woman Hall of Fame.

Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. My mom is definitely worth more than this precious gem. There is not even a way to calculate her value to me.

The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. Dad has no reason to ever doubt her faithfulness to him.

She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. Mom always has Dad at the forefront of her brain and will go to the ends of the earth to do anything for him. To borrow a few lines from a song that describe Mom to a tee, there "ain't no mountain high enough, ain't no valley low enough, ain't no river wide enough to keep [her] from" doing for her man!

She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. Mom never shies away from a job and never considers a task, no matter how menial, beneath her.

She is like the merchant's ships: she bringeth her food from afar. Mom looks high and low, near and far, to find food for family.

She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens. Mom has always risen early to prepare for the day ahead and is willing to share with anyone that helps her.

She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard. Mom labored day and night in the garden to provide us with food for the winter.

She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms. I don't know how many times I saw Mom go on when she had already passed her daily supply of strength. She knew she had to continue to make sure that the job was done.

She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night. Mom knows good quality and will not let anything leave her house if it's not up to her high standards. She also does not let a late hour stop her from finishing a job.

She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff. While Mom was never much is a seamstress, she didn't allow that fact to keep her from using a thread and needle to attend to anything that needed repair.

She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. Mom has always given to anyone that needs help and is willing to give them all she has to help with their needs.

She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for her household are clothed with scarlet. Mom made sure, and continues so to this day, to make sure her family is will clothed for any kind of circumstance.

She maketh herself coverings of tapestry: her clothing is silk and purple. Mom never looks sloppy or tacky. She always makes sure she looks her best even if she's just going to the garden.

Her husband is known at the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land. Everybody knows who my dad is because my parents are well known as an example for a good marriage.

She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant. Mom has always looked for ways to make ends meet with the household budget.

Strength and honor are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. Mom is a pillar of strength and knows how to act in an honorable manner in every situation.

She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. Mom has always been full of wisdom. Sometimes I didn't think so at the time, but she has always been proven right. She also doesn't mind telling someone something that will help them, but she never says it in an ugly manner.

She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. Mom has never known how to sit back and "chill". It's just not a part of her makeup.

Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. Obviously, I don't need to explain that first part. Dad never wastes an opporturnity to "brag" on his wife.

Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. No one can beat my mom!

Favor is deceitful, and beauty is vain; but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised. Mom has never been vain or haughty. She has always displayed a fear of the Lord that shines from within.

Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates. Mom has never needed to brag on herself because her many works are there for anyone to see and to understand.

My mom isn't perfect, but as far as I'm concerned, she epitomizes the Virtuous Woman!

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY, MOM!!