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Women Active in the Marketplace!

Women Active in the Marketplace!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for Proverbs 31 Women who are active in the marketplace.

The Proverbs 31 Wife has admirable qualities.

A few of these qualities are mentioned in Proverbs 31:17-18 (ESV).

“She dresses herself with strength
and makes her arms strong.
She perceives that her merchandise is profitable.
Her lamp does not go out at night.”

This wise woman is interested in her merchandise making a profit.

By saying that her lamp does not go out, we see she has planned ahead. Her lamp oil does not run out.

A man with such a wife should be very grateful, indeed.

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The Proverbs 31 Wife!

The Proverbs 31 Wife!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for Proverbs 31 Women who consider a field, buy it, and plant a vineyard.

The Proverbs 31 Wife described in Scripture has some wonderful qualities.

In Proverbs 31:16 (ESV) we learn of some of this woman’s attributes and abilities.

“She considers a field and buys it;
with the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard.”

These verses help us to understand the Proverbs 31 wife is not only wise, she is smart and hard working.

Those who aspire to have these traits, should be affirmed. These characteristics are worth cultivating.

Men with such a wise and hard working spouse should be very thankful and praise God.

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Works with Willing hands, Brings Food From Afar, and Provides Food for Her Household!

Works with Willing hands, Brings Food From Afar, and Provides Food for Her Household!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for the women who works with willing hands, brings food from afar, and provides food for her household and portions for her maidens. In Jesus’ name, amen.

The Proverbs 31 Wife is a woman to be honored.

All she does seems to flow seamlessly.

Proverbs 31:13-15 (ESV) provides a glimpse into her day-to-day routine and the amazing results.

“13 She seeks wool and flax,
and works with willing hands.
14 She is like the ships of the merchant;
she brings her food from afar.
15 She rises while it is yet night
and provides food for her household
and portions for her maidens.”

A Proverbs 31 Wife’s daily activities are not viewed as mundane. Rather they are seen as invaluable contributions to the household.

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The Man Who Trusts His Wife!

The Man Who Trusts His Wife!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for the husband who trusts his wife. In Jesus’ name, amen.

It is often said that behind every successful man is a successful woman. The last verses of Proverbs 31 are about a “Proverbs 31 Wife.”

Proverbs 31:11-12 (ESV) is about the good fortune that comes to a man who has an excellent wife.

“The heart of her husband trusts in her,
and he will have no lack of gain.
She does him good, and not harm,
all the days of her life.”

It is amazing to see how well a couple and a family can thrive when there is trust in the relationship.

Establish and live out the trust.

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An Excellent Wife!

An Excellent Wife!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who realize the true value of an excellent wife. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Proverbs 31 has a section that highlights the “Proverbs 31 Wife.” This section begins with Proverbs 31:10 (ESV).

“An excellent wife who can find?
She is far more precious than jewels.”

Although Scripture describes qualities she has, those fortunate to have an “excellent wife” realize her incomparable value.

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Ants, Rock Badgers, Locusts, and Lizards!

Ants, Rock Badgers, Locusts, and Lizards!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who pay attention to the world around them. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Who would think that ants, rock badgers, locusts, and lizards would find their way into King Solomon’s Proverbs?

Proverbs 30:24-28 (ESV) shows King Solomon’s ability as an observer and his wisdom.

“Four things on earth are small,
but they are exceedingly wise:
the ants are a people not strong,
yet they provide their food in the summer;
the rock badgers are a people not mighty,
yet they make their homes in the cliffs;
the locusts have no king,
yet all of them march in rank;
the lizard you can take in your hands,
yet it is in kings’ palaces.”

Is it time you paid greater attention to what is around you?

Take a while this week and think deeply about what lessons can be learned from nature.

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