The Accomplished Woman – #19
The “Accomplished Woman” stands boldly in her righteousness. Proverbs 31:18 She perceives that her merchandise is good: her candle goes not out by night. I love the Amplified version of this scripture; Amplified Bible (AMP) 18 She tastes and sees that her gain from work [with and for God] is good; her lamp goes…
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The “Accomplished Women” strengthens herself. Proverbs 31:17 (NKJV) She GIRDS herself with strength, and strengthens her arms. This “Accomplished Woman” must strengthen herself to be the woman her family needs. The Amplified version broadens this thought; 17 She girds herself with strength [spiritual, mental, and physical fitness for her God-given task]. So this strength we…
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The “Accomplished Woman” is balanced. Proverbs 31:16 She considers a field, and buys it: with the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard. Using the term balanced for this woman may seem to be a veiled observation of this verse, but let’s look in light of previous verses. Verse 10 says she’s a great…
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The “Accomplished Woman” was a mentor! Proverbs 31:15 b… And provides food for her household, and a portion for her maidservants. I believe this verse speaks to the fact that this woman was organized and a delegator. In the ancient times that this was written, a family’s survival must have depended on it. They were…
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