Project 31 Month 3: Faithful Hands & A Willing Heart: Honorable Work in the Life of a Virtuous Woman
- May 14
- 7 min read
"She seeks wool and flax, and willingly works with her hands." Proverbs 31:13
Welcome to the third month of our becoming journey. In last month's Project 31 post, we learned that trust in the Lord is the essence of a Proverbs 31 woman. We unpacked our trust issues and focused on becoming more trustworthy in our interactions with others. This month, I'm excited to unpack another key trait of the virtuous woman presented in Proverbs 31--she who works willingly, diligently, humbly, and honorably.
Proverbs 31 uses the following words to describe the action of the virtuous woman presented:
She seeks (v13)
She willingly works (v13)
She brings (v4)
She provides (v15)
She considers (v16)
She girds herself (v17)
She strengthens herself (v17)
She perceives (v18)
She extends to the poor (v20)
She makes and supplies (v24)
By reflecting on Proverbs 31 and the example set by Ruth, who Scripture describes as a virtuous woman, we can learn how to approach our work with the same faithful hands and willing heart. Whether you're a woman in the workforce, a woman working to nurture your home and care for those inside it, a woman who works from passion rather than necessity, or a woman doing all three--the same principles apply.
Whatever you do, do it honorably, diligently, humbly, and effectively.
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