Phenomenal Woman Series: A Journey to Becoming the Proverbs 31 Woman

I feel funny writing this, because as off the chain as I can be at times, people don’t realize that I do strive daily to be a better woman and servant. It’s hard when you have people provoke you, you allow yourself to be stressed and fazed, or you feel overwhelmed. It’s easier to go crazy, to snap, and to lose sight of why you’re here in the first place. However, lately I’m finding that my only sense of peace comes from knowing that I diligently pursued happiness by any means necessary. I’m only content when I believe in my heart that I pleased my Creator in some way by being the best person I could be to the people around me. I keep saying that I’m not perfect; I do have my “ratchet” ways at times, please don’t make me mad. Lol. Nevertheless, growth and progress comes from knowing that as you go all-out to be a better woman on a daily basis, similar to exercise, you will see that “ratchetness” occur in your life less often. I think that’s all God wants anyway, for us to at least try, not judge, but try to be better people individually. So, while we attempt to improve our own lives, hopefully people can be inspired by that and make every effort in their own lives as well.

What is a Proverbs 31 Woman?

Over the years, I’ve heard a lot in church, from my parents, from my mentors, and other ministry leaders about the Proverbs 31 Woman. So after doing some research and studying the BIBLE, I found the Proverbs 31 Woman very interesting to say the least.

Interesting enough, a Proverbs 31 woman is no wimp. I would consider her a "DIVA" :). She is a super woman. She represents a role model that any family woman should strive to emulate.

It is also interesting to know that the book of Proverbs is a book of wisdom. We learn how to handle our family, money, and how to work.

How to represent yourself as Proverbs 31 Woman.

(Proverbs 31:10-31) KJV

A Proverbs 31 Woman is an excellent wife with noble character. She is far more precious than jewels

"Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies."

A Proverbs 31 Woman is Trustworthy to her husband

"The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil."

"She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life."

A Proverbs 31 Woman is a hardworking lady and she does not complain

"She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands."

"She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar."

A Proberbs 31 Woman makes sure that her family and servants are well taken care both day and night.

"She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens."

A Proverbs 31 Woman is physically strong

" She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms."

A Proverbs 31 Woman has hope and integrity

She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.

A Proverbs 31 Woman is determined to accomplish her goals. She conquers the many obstacles that she is faced with.

"She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff."

A Proverbs 31 Woman helps the poor and needy

"She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy."

A Proverbs 31 Woman takes care of her family, making sure they are always warm and comfortable when it is cold. She is a confident woman.

"She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet."

A Proverbs 31 Woman dress nice and clean with what she have.

"She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple."

A Proverbs 31 Woman husband is well known and has a good reputation because of her

"Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land."

A Proverbs 31 Woman is a Businesswomen. She is a MOMprenuer :)

"She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant."

"She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard."

A Proverbs 31 Woman is strong both mentally and emotionally

"Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come."

A Proverbs 31 Woman has a positive attitude. She teaches others her wisdom and knowledge

"She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness."

A Proverbs 31 Woman puts her family first and has values and morals about herself

"She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness."

A Proverbs 31 Woman is blessed and her family praises her

Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.

A Proverbs 31 Woman is determinded and is fully persuaded.

Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.

A Proverbs 31 Woman is genuine and fears God

"Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised."

A Proverbs 31 Woman is blessed and highly favored amongst many

"Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates." 

In summary, a Proverbs 31 Woman is strong, smart, kind, wise and ambitious. Not for personal gain- but for the purpose of taking excellent care of her family and to bring good to others and be an overall good person- out of her respect and love for God. Who can find a Virtuous Women?

A Proverbs 31 Woman sets an excellent example for any of us to follow. 

Now which one of you wouldn’t want to be this type of woman?

Exactly! I’m working on trying to inspire myself and other women to be more of an example for other women. People will get angry and say we’re stuck up and bourgeois (bougey) but we know whom we are. Inspiration can come in all forms, so as people talk crazy about for living as if we are worth more and we’re blessed, they’ll eventually start to conform and see that blessings are coming our way. Therefore, they will begin to convert in the Proverbs 31 type of woman as well.

Check out this video from Janette “31 to be Exact” 31 Status Spoken Word

I’m excited to go on this journey and allow you to rock with me. No judgement! We are imperfect human beings, but our love and desire to please God is unyielding.

Love and Awesomeness,