The Proverbs 31 Mom

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The Proverbs 31 Mom

I think I could read Proverbs 31 everyday and never get tired of it. I love this passage of scripture. It's inspiring to me.  It's challenging, uplifting, humbling. This passage never ceases to invigorate me with the desire to be better.  The woman described in this passage is like the world's finest woman. Scripture paints a portrait of her as a domestic diva, successful entrepreneur, beloved wife, and as an all-star mom. She plans ahead, makes things happen and is kind-spiritied ...what's not to aspire after?

So, I got to thinking. I've diligently studied the Proverbs 31 woman, thru my quest to be a better woman; but I've never read this passage with the exclusive intent of finding motherly counsel.  Here's the thing: Proverbs 31 begins as a lesson from mom to son.  That's right, verses 1-9 are a son's remembrance of what his mother taught him (I know, you're all thinking...her son wrote that?) 

So here's my reflection on what the Proverbs 31 woman has taught me about motherhood:

Lesson 1

She Teaches Her Child(ren) 

Lesson 2

She has wisdom, in order to give wisdom

Lesson 3

She surrounds herself with God-fearing & hard working people

Lesson 4

She says very little, but she does much

Lesson 5

She fears the Lord

Lesson 6

She is selfless; putting all others before her

Lesson 7

Who she is, is recognized before what she says 

Who she is, is recognized before what she looks like

Lesson 8

She looks over her children & her household

(mom's, there is a lot to this one!)

I feel a blog series coming on... to be continued