Success Strategies of the Proverbs 31 Woman
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Introduction: Discover Your Successful Path
Is there a message from the Proverbs Women that is relevant to today’s woman?
The Proverbs Women is an excellent example for today’s modern women. We often think that our lives today are so much more complex than those of women who came before us, but her example leaves a legacy of excellence we all can strive for no matter what stage of life you are in right now.
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The Proverbs Women is an example of the type of woman we should strive to be. She is the example of an ideal woman. Let’s take a look at how you and this Biblical woman are really very similar.
You may be a mother, married or single but as a woman you all have the opportunity to be successful, financially secure, and run your own business.
As successful women, you each make choices every day to be kind, to give to others and to be healthy.
These characteristics are universal but very unique to each woman in the room. How you go about achieving God’s plan for your life is your choice. Every day you have a choice, what will you do with your life? Every morning, ask yourself, how will I live my life today? What choices will I make today to reach my God given potential?
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Just like the Proverbs Woman, you are a one of a kind creation from God. He made you exactly the way he wanted you to be. Each of you have a unique personality, talents, skills, strengths, and weaknesses. While some of us may have similar talents, or strengths, no two women are completely alike.
When we examine this ancient biblical ideal of womanhood, we do not find the stereotypical housewife occupied with dirty dishes and laundry, her daily life dictated by the demands of her husband and her children. Nor do we find a hardened, overly ambitious career woman who leaves her family to fend for itself.
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What we find is a strong, dignified, multitalented, caring woman who is an individual in her own right. This woman has money to invest, servants to look after and real estate to manage. She is her husband’s partner, and she is completely trusted with the responsibility for their lands, property and goods.
She has the business skills to buy and sell in the market, along with the heartfelt sensitivity and compassion to care for and fulfill the needs of people who are less fortunate. Cheerfully and energetically she tackles the challenges each day brings. Her husband and children love and respect her for her kind, generous and caring nature.
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Her success was not due to material things, but with all her responsibilities, first and foremost, she looked to God. Her primary concern was God’s will in her life. She is a woman after God’s own heart. Let’s examine the characteristics of this remarkable woman — a role model for Christian women today.
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Her virtues are what made her successful. There are several definitions of VIRTUE:
1. conformity to a standard of right or morality
2. a particular moral excellence
3. a beneficial quality or power of a thing
4. manly strength or courage : valor
5. a commendable quality or trait : merit
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What are your virtues or values? Let’s find out! Remember that yours may not be the same as hers, but her story is an excellent example for each of us to follow.
10 Virtues of the Proverbs 31 Woman
We want to encourage women to serve God in every aspect of their lives.
1. Faith -A Virtuous Woman serves God with all of her heart, mind, and soul. She seeks His will for her life and follows His ways. (Proverbs 31:26, Proverbs 31:29-31)
2. Marriage –A Virtuous Woman respects her husband. She does him good all the days of her life. She is trustworthy and a helpmeet. (Proverbs 31:11-12, Proverbs 31:23, Proverbs 31:28)
3. Mothering -A Virtuous Woman teaches her children the ways of her Father in heaven. She nurtures her children with the love of Christ, disciplines them with care and wisdom, and trains them in the way they should go. (Proverbs 31: 28, Proverbs 31:26, Proverbs 22:6)
4. Health –A Virtuous Woman cares for her body. She prepares healthy food for her family. (Proverbs 31:14 -15, Proverbs 31:17)
5. Service -A Virtuous Woman serves her husband, her family, her friends, and her neighbors with a gentle and loving spirit. She is charitable. (Proverbs 31:12, Proverbs 31:15, Proverbs 31:20)
6. Finances -A Virtuous Woman seeks her husband’s approval before making purchases and spends money wisely. She is careful to purchase quality items which her family needs. (Proverbs 31:14, Proverbs 31:16, Proverbs 31:18)
7. Production –A Virtuous Woman works willingly with her hands. She sings praises to God and does not grumble while completing her tasks. (Proverbs 31:13, Proverbs 31:16, Proverbs 31:24, Proverbs 31:31)
8. Homemaking –A Virtuous Woman is a homemaker. She creates an inviting atmosphere of warmth and love for her family and guests. She uses hospitality to minister to those around her. (Proverbs 31:15, Proverbs 31:20-22, Proverbs 31:27)
9. Time -A Virtuous Woman uses her time wisely. She works diligently to complete her daily tasks. She does not spend time dwelling on those things that do not please the Lord. (Proverbs 31:13, Proverbs 31:19, Proverbs 31:27)
10. Beauty –A Virtuous Woman is a woman of worth and beauty. She has the inner beauty that only comes from Christ. She uses her creativity and sense of style to create beauty in her life and the lives of her loved ones. (Proverbs 31:10, Proverbs 31:21-22, Proverbs 31:24-25)
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The Proverbs women knew what was important. Her example is an encouragement to women today to serve God in every aspect of their lives. You can live a victorious and overcoming life when you allow God to be the center of your heart and focus of your life.
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Which of these can you check off as your virtues? Which of these would you like to improve on? You will find the list of virtues on Page 4 of your workbook.
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Success is a part of every single one of us. God gave us a combination of talents, skills and abilities to make us successful. The key is finding out what those things are and how to use them to achieve success.
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Make the word Success a part of your daily self-talk! Look for ways in your life that you are successful. Success comes in many forms, and in many ways so think about what is really important to you and whether or not you achieve those things daily.
Answer these questions in page 5 of your workbook.
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Do you suffer from a fear of success?
Many women do. You may have been so into your home life and giving out to others that you have missed the value of finding out your own path to success. God created us each with a passionate purpose.
Have you found yours? The Proverbs Woman did!
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God wants you to havesuccess but you are powerless to accomplish it on your own.
Only by receiving the Holy Spirit will you truly find success. The Spirit of God is your success catalyst. He will guide you towards what you need to follow your success path! He will help you to exercise the Fruit of the Spirit within you,and even give you access to spiritual giftshand-picked to line up with your successful destiny.
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The Proverbs Woman was likely a woman with a healthy body. She had to be in order to be as successful as she was. Success and health truly do go hand in hand.
She is energetic and strong, a hard worker. (Proverbs 31:17)
She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. (Proverbs 31:27 KJV)
To be energetic and strong and not idle is more than a state of mind. It is a state of action. You have to move. You have to give your body what it deserves. It does not deserve junk food, processed meals or a 6 pack of soda a day. It does not deserve to be inactive.
Your body deserves and needs movement, exercise, good food and care. Without the three, you will not have the ability to be energetic, strong, and focused to function at your full potential.
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Final Comments/ Questions & Answer
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