30Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain,
but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.
31Give her of the fruit of her hands,
and let her works praise her in the gates. -ellie
I know I’m late to comment. I just want to share that one mothers day i used some of these verses to make a photo scrapbook for my mom. I always struggled to connect emotionally with her. But reviewing photos of clothes she sewed, blankets she knitted, big holiday dinners which took all day to cook- exchange students she welcomed… the book was very meaningful for both of us! If you know a Proverbs 31 woman- consider ways to honor and encourage her- especially if it is your own mom.
“give her of the fruit of her hands,
& let her works praise her in the gates”
– I love that he finishes the entire chapter with this. i feel as if it sums the entire chapter up perfectly. he is basically saying “the kind of fruit a woman’s life produces shows you what kind of woman she is!”
it reminds me that as women we just need to be aware of the kind of fruit we are producing. I want to be the type of woman that will make my coworkers proud, my future husband proud, my future kids proud, my friends proud, my parents proud, my sister proud, etc. I need to pay attention to the type of fruit I am producing. as long as I am focusing on Christ, He will produce good fruit in my life. it’s not about focusing on the fruit, it’s about focusing on the God who feeds my soul so that I can produce His fruit. it’s about what I let feed my soul. I can’t control the fruit, I can only control what I choose to feed my soul. Amen!
I have to agree with Caitlin H, my life has lead me different ways and I’m struggling to be a women at work, home and off with the children. I want so badly to be the wife my son’s father needs.
As a new christian, wife, and mother, I am so happy that this was the reading on the day I finally decided to start this study. It is exactly what I needed. What a blessing!
I would love to have a study on Proverbs 31 here at she reads truth! In trying to be a Godly woman this is often where we are told to look and study from so I think it would be fitting if we went through it as a community!
Love prov 31! I strive to be this woman. One of my favorites is prob 31:15, especially since by almost 1 year old is not a good sleeper and I most definitely get up when it is still night haha!
I just love reading Proverbs 31..especially after journeying through the book of Proverbs, it’s a wonderful way to gathered the lessons that stood out to us each individually and then apply them to this description of a woman who fears the Lord. Back when I was single, I used to read this and feel so connected to the Lord..now I am blessed to have a wonderful husband. The thing is, I still read this passage the same way that I used to..the deeper connection is our relationship with God. I hope that makes sense..it’s hard to explain our own personal journeys with this passage! :-)
This is what my study notes say for 13:9 where it says Saul called Paul: “The names mean “asked of God” and “little” respectively. It was customary to have a given name, in this case Saul (Hebrew, Jewish background) and a later name, in this case Paul (Roman, Hellenistic background). From now on Saul is called Paul in Acts. This may be due to Saul’s success in preaching to Paulus or to the fact that he is now entering the Gentile phase of his ministry. ”
Hope that helps. We also know that Paul was a Roman citizen, so maybe traveling was easier using his Roman name. Not sure, but food for thought.
The Lord has called us where we are to do His work. As a wife, I shall honor my husband and be his helpmate. ❤️
Please pray Florida my granddaughter who has cancer and is very ill. We need a miracle Father Schmitz. Thank you Mary
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26She opens her mouth with wisdom,
and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.
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What great reminders!
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This was really good
30Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain,
but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.
31Give her of the fruit of her hands,
and let her works praise her in the gates. -ellie
first day of this 365 and it was exactly what I needed to hear. God never fails to amaze me, this is awesome!
I know I’m late to comment. I just want to share that one mothers day i used some of these verses to make a photo scrapbook for my mom. I always struggled to connect emotionally with her. But reviewing photos of clothes she sewed, blankets she knitted, big holiday dinners which took all day to cook- exchange students she welcomed… the book was very meaningful for both of us! If you know a Proverbs 31 woman- consider ways to honor and encourage her- especially if it is your own mom.
“She is clothed in strength and dignity and laughs at the time to come… her children will rise up and call her blessed.” My favorite verse.
Yes, yes, YES!!!
“give her of the fruit of her hands,
& let her works praise her in the gates”
– I love that he finishes the entire chapter with this. i feel as if it sums the entire chapter up perfectly. he is basically saying “the kind of fruit a woman’s life produces shows you what kind of woman she is!”
it reminds me that as women we just need to be aware of the kind of fruit we are producing. I want to be the type of woman that will make my coworkers proud, my future husband proud, my future kids proud, my friends proud, my parents proud, my sister proud, etc. I need to pay attention to the type of fruit I am producing. as long as I am focusing on Christ, He will produce good fruit in my life. it’s not about focusing on the fruit, it’s about focusing on the God who feeds my soul so that I can produce His fruit. it’s about what I let feed my soul. I can’t control the fruit, I can only control what I choose to feed my soul. Amen!
Great post, Jill, I agree!!
“I can’t control the fruit, I can only control what I choose to feed my soul” — YES AND AMEN, JILL!!
I could not have said it better myself.
I have to agree with Caitlin H, my life has lead me different ways and I’m struggling to be a women at work, home and off with the children. I want so badly to be the wife my son’s father needs.
It’s amazing when you are going through something, and you read the bible. The answers or guidance is right there!
As a new christian, wife, and mother, I am so happy that this was the reading on the day I finally decided to start this study. It is exactly what I needed. What a blessing!
Welcome Caitlin!! That’s great timing, isn’t it??
Perfect!
I would love to have a study on Proverbs 31 here at she reads truth! In trying to be a Godly woman this is often where we are told to look and study from so I think it would be fitting if we went through it as a community!
Love prov 31! I strive to be this woman. One of my favorites is prob 31:15, especially since by almost 1 year old is not a good sleeper and I most definitely get up when it is still night haha!
Kaily…I’m with you girl. I read this while nursing at 5:30 this morning when it was still dark and thought the same thing :)
She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. Prov. 31:26. I love that. Striving to be like that.
I just love reading Proverbs 31..especially after journeying through the book of Proverbs, it’s a wonderful way to gathered the lessons that stood out to us each individually and then apply them to this description of a woman who fears the Lord. Back when I was single, I used to read this and feel so connected to the Lord..now I am blessed to have a wonderful husband. The thing is, I still read this passage the same way that I used to..the deeper connection is our relationship with God. I hope that makes sense..it’s hard to explain our own personal journeys with this passage! :-)
You were correct the first time, Katrina, he is called both Saul and Paul in this chapter!
Such a transition in Paul through this Acts book!
Saul… Not Paul
Yeah they don’t explain the transition from Saul to Paul
This is what my study notes say for 13:9 where it says Saul called Paul: “The names mean “asked of God” and “little” respectively. It was customary to have a given name, in this case Saul (Hebrew, Jewish background) and a later name, in this case Paul (Roman, Hellenistic background). From now on Saul is called Paul in Acts. This may be due to Saul’s success in preaching to Paulus or to the fact that he is now entering the Gentile phase of his ministry. ”
Hope that helps. We also know that Paul was a Roman citizen, so maybe traveling was easier using his Roman name. Not sure, but food for thought.
Love the reminder in Pr. 31:8 to be a voice and advocate for the oppressed!
I am so honored to call myself a woman of the Lord! I can’t wait until the day that Jesus comes back!
Amen sister!