STRIVING PROVERBS 31 WOMAN
If
you have been around women of faith and Christian circles then you must have
heard about her_ the Proverbs 31 Woman,
She
is a gem, a sacred vessel and a phenomenal woman who doesn’t even seem to
struggle being these things,
She
is perfection in its entirety; I mean she must be so skilled and eloquent to trade
in the market place,
She
is strong, refined, multi talented and trusted; her husband and children praise
her; I hope for these kind of praises when this man finally finds me,
She
has inspired many and through her, inspirational books, conferences and
teachings have emerged with many emulating her; and sometimes to women like me
she revives feelings of guilt,
This
woman doesn’t seem to sleep, she is all devoted and tirelessly working for her
household; from sewing garments to planting a vineyard that she’s already
identified and bought,
I
imagine the rest of Jewish women reciting her wisdom and works in their homes
every eve of the Sabbath while young girls sit around the fire place in the
kitchen right after their chores for compulsory teachings,
I
imagine her being sought after by her neighbours for wise counsel; she is
unruffled and a woman of few words who is keen to listen and thereafter giving
some prudence,
How
can she even laugh (of course with etiquette) at the time to come while I
apprehend at the future and my cheeks are filled with goosebumps?
She
is fearless and composed; she is clearly prepared for the future_ I mean she’s
been working day and night!
She
has resisted seductions and repulsion of the day to focus on the needs of
those who matter_ her family,
She
is a wife of noble character and her description isn’t close to those who
associate feminism with weakness and inadequacy,
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She
is calm, gentle and dignified; she is deliberate in her decisions and her
personality isn’t swayed around by the winds that blow; she simply exhibits
grace,
While
I seem to apologise every day after throwing tantrums in the heat of the moment
and allowing my emotions to rule_ thank God for grace,
As I
read through this epilogue I can’t help but think; who is this woman who makes me feel like I
have been in a femininity fight and lost
hands down!
I tend
to imagine there was Proverbs 32 with a similar checklist for our dear men but
the transcriber seems to have lost that part of the scroll,
But
then just before I give up; I realize that the portrait of the virtuous woman
flows from within her soul; not because of her accomplishments or the outward
beauty_ and for that she is a superwoman,
She
draws her strength from the Giver of them all; she categorically understands
that charm is deceitful and beauty is vain but a woman who fears the Lord shall
be praised,
Then
my soul found peace,
I no
longer stick myself against her as a measuring stick; and her achievements no
longer haunt me!
I now
see her as a friend, who points us to the Farmer who sows the WORD; knowing
that I am Work In Progress,
For
there is Honour and Strength for every woman who walks humbly with God; and
undoubtedly for every man who does the same,
Until
next time, please don’t be too picky on her
She
is trying to be the BEST she can possibly be with the grace given to her.
Mwende
