VIRTUOUS WOMEN WEAR MANY HATS

WEAR VIRTUE LIKE A BEAUTIFUL CHAPEAU

Timing is everything and it's time for Women of Faith to step into the roles they were born to live.   To paraphrase a popular saying, "Behind every great man is a woman with many hats.”  While this may be true, the Virtuous Woman of Proverbs 31was more than just the inspiration behind a man--she flourished in her own right. 

It’s quite obvious from reading of this super woman, she was the consummate "multi-tasker."  She mothered her children; managed the household; mentored other women; directed her staff; created fabulous designs; demonstrated financial savvy in the real estate market; profited from her vineyard; and evoked praise and adoration from her husband.  When a need arose, she filled it.  When a crisis occurred, she met the challenge.  She was confident and compassionate, and her husband did not worry about money because she prospered in all her endeavors. (Proverbs 31:11)  So how did our virtuous woman accomplish all of this and yet remain balanced in her many roles?

The Proverbs 31 woman lived her calling and did it well because she was equipped to handle the call.  Not every woman is destined to be like her.  All too often, expectations are put upon women beyond their ability to perform.   Sometimes, women do this to themselves--Unreasonable Demands of Perfection!  Later in our journey, we will discuss the Saboteur of Perfectionism.  But listen to me now when I tell you that it's okay to NOT be the Queen of Everything!  You only need to reign supreme in the Domain to which God has called and equipped you.