What every woman should aspire to be....a Proverbs 31 Woman.

Proverbs 31 describes a woman full of virtue. As godly women, we are to pursue moral excellence, goodness, and righteousness. We cannot expect to find a godly man if we ourselves are not filled with virtue. Proverbs 31:10 reads, "Who can find a woman of strength, for her price is far above rubies." Men are referred to as having great strength as well (Exodus 18:21). This strength is shown by fearing God, loving God, hating sin, and being truthful. These men flee wickedness. To find a man such as this we must become women who fear God, love God, hate sin, and are truthful. 

Nowadays, it's becoming harder to find such a man for you ladies. We live in a world where the gentleman is decreasing and the quote "douche bag/jerk" is rising. So where have they gone? A better question to ask ourselves is this, "Are we looking for our godly man in the right places?" Because let's be honest, you're not going to find your godly man down at club Sevilla or at a Hookah bar. He won't be found at a frat party or in that circle of "friends" who are up to no good. There is a possibility that you'll meet him at school and at the least you know he has an education going for him. That's definitely a good start. However, the place with the least amount of risk and the highest amount of success is to search for a godly man in the house of the Lord. 


Needless to say, I know what you are thinking..."C'mon Debbie, I knew this one girl who dated a guy from church and he wasn't exactly godly, if you know what I mean." And yes, I do realize that not all the guys or men at church appear to be who they say they are. This is why I said the church has the lowest risk. As a Christian or a believer of Christ, we all at one point or another understand that there are wolves among sheep. The grounds of a church are by no means excluded, likewise neither are possible suitors. But the closer your walk with God becomes, the better you will become in determining whether or not this man is right for you. Above all, you must trust in God and know He will bring you together with the man He has created for you in the most perfect way imaginable.


So, “Who can find a woman of strength?, for her price is far above rubies." We must become rubies ladies. In Hebrew, rubies did not refer to that bright, red, shiny gem we all know today. Rubies translated as "Ohdem" which refers to a pink pearls or coral with reddish tone. Pink pearls were highly valued and often found in mollusks of the Red Sea.  To be this type of ruby meant we are rare and scarce. We are beautiful not only outside but inside as well as shown through our character, our moral goodness, and our hearts which seek after God (Prov. 31:30).

As I begin to break down different scriptures I realize that the simplicity in the use of words is actually a beautiful complex puzzle. Proverbs 31:10 is a perfect example. This verse means more than what is plainly written, it's a well filled with teachings, the deeper you dive  into it, the more you research, the more valuable knowledge you will obtain. The same goes for searching after God. The more devoted you become in letting him make you a virtuous woman; the more He will bless your life. Not only to help you find the godly man which He has created specifically for you, but to help you experience true joy in His holy spirit and make you a beacon of light for other young women.