In June, Pastor Curtis issued the Proverbs challenge--read a chapter a day for the entire month. Since there are only 30 days in June, I hope those of you who took the challenge (especially you husbands) didn't stop and miss chapter 31:10-31 (the last passage in Proverbs) that speaks about the virtuous woman.
The qualities mentioned regarding the virtuous woman are simply incredible---she is more valuable that precious jewels (v.10), she has her husband's trust (v.11), she does good instead of evil (v.12), she works hard (v.13-17), she helps others (v.20), she takes care of her home (v.21), she is strong and dignified (v.25), she speaks wisely with kindness (v.26) and she is loved by her husband and children (v.28)---more than sufficient reminders to us about the value, abilities and importance of our helpmates. The Lord certainly knew what he was doing when he decreed "it is not good for man to be alone, I will make a helper suitable for him" (Genesis 2:18).
My wife Cheryl is certainly one of the greatest blessings in my life. When we were doing the "Love Dare" study a few months ago, I had an opportunity to list the things I love about her and within a few minutes I had compiled over 25 different things! I thank God every single day for giving me a virtuous woman to be my wife--a woman who has these qualities and who "fears the Lord and is to be praised (v. 30)".
I pray that all of us who are fortunate enough to be married to godly women would give praise to our Heavenly Father for the incredible gift He has given each of us.
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