Proverbs 31 Lady

I just finished reading The Power of a Positive Mom (good book!).  And I had to decide what to read next.  My mom had given me a couple of her old books a while back, so I thought I'd try one.  It's called The Proverbs 31 Lady And Other Impossible Dreams.  Before starting the book I figured it would be a good idea to actually read Proverbs 31.  I've read the book of Proverbs before.  But I don't think I really paid much attention to this passage.  It describes a wife of noble character.  Wow, this lady is incredible.  And definitely something to strive for (though as the book title suggests...maybe it's impossible?).  It just stood out to me as something to keep in mind in my daily life as I strive to be a good wife, mother and woman of God.  I want to be a virtuous Proverbs 31 Lady.  She is confident, she is trustworthy, she takes care of her house, her husband and her children, she works hard, she uses her God-given talents to earn money for her family, she can make good decisions, she is strong, she sews, gardens, cooks and cleans, she is generous, she is wise and she fears the Lord.  I'd like to meet her :)

Proverbs 31: 10 - 31

10 A wife of noble character who can find?  She is worth far more than rubies.

11 Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value.

12 She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life.

13 She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands.

14 She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar.

15 She gets up while it is still dark; she provides food for her family and portions for her servant girls.

16 She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.

17 She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks.

18 She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night.

19 In her hand she holds the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers.

20 She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy.

21 When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet.

22 She makes coverings for her bed; she is clothed in fine linen and purple.

23 Her husband is respected at the city gate, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land.

24 She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies the merchants with sashes.

25 She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.

26 She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.

27 She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.

28 Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her:

29 "Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all."

30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.

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