Proverbs 31:10-31 “10 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. 11 The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. 12 She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. 13 She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. 14 She is like the merchants’ ships; she bringeth her food from afar. 15 She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens. 16 She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard. 17 She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms. 18 She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night. 19 She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff. 20 She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. 21 She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet. 22 She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple. 23 Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land. 24 She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant. 25 Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. 26 She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. 27 She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. 28 Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. 29 Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. 30 Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised. 31 Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.”
In honor of Mother’s Day, I searched the scripture and felt led to leave the above for my article this week. If you read and study the scripture above, you will gain a good understanding of what a good wife and mother are supposed to be.
I have personally been blessed in my life beyond measure. To me, my mother fit this description very well. I wish I still had her with me so I could tell her again how good a mother she was and how much I love her. Hopefully, I did an adequate job of that while she was still alive.
And for 42 years and counting, I have been blessed with a woman who, in my estimation, meets the standard found in the scripture above. She is an excellent wife and mother. My life and my daughter’s life have been better for having her.
If you are fortunate enough to have a wife and or mother who fits the description above, you should be thankful and celebrate them. Go out of your way to do something special for such a woman. According to Proverbs 31:10, her price is far above rubies. My prayer for all mothers is that you have a blessed Mother’s Day and that God richly blesses you and your family.
Ricky Wilborn Fort Payne, AL
