If you look up the Hebrew words and definitions to study Proverbs 31:12, you will find that it means quite frankly what it says.
"She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life."
In Bible times, a girl became a woman at about 14 years of age. However, according to this verse, she didn't wait to begin preparing for a husband until 14; instead, she (or her mother) began preparing from the earliest age possible. -ALL the days of her life.
Many of us girls have a list of qualities that we are "looking for" in a guy, ranging from characteristics to character, from salvation to specific doctrinal issues. Technically, there is nothing wrong with having a list to keep you focused, so long as "finding" the right guy is NOT your focus.
Girls, it is of utmost importance that you work on BEING the type of girl that would attract that kind of "perfect" guy: and you must start now.
Are you neat and tidy, but not overly concerned with your outward appearance? Do you know Christ personally? Are you able to make bread, wash dishes, purchase groceries, and other necessary household chores? Are you good for him ALL the days of your life?
I know, it seems like a lot; but really, he will appreciate it. The last verse (Proverbs 31:11) talked about how trusted a virtuous woman is. Her preparation is part of her trustworthiness.
Another implication of this verse is purity of heart.
When I turned sixteen, my father gave me a gorgeous sapphire and diamond ring. He told me that the ring was to serve as a reminder to keep my heart, to let my daddy lead, and to trust my heavenly Father.
I'm female, okay. I notice cute guys just like any other girl on the block. But purity is more than a physical abstinence. Purity is a choice to keep my heart- my emotions, my thoughts, and my dreams- on Christ, and wait for Him. He knows who is best for me, and when it would be best for us to meet. I have every confidence (albeit, I DO have to remind myself) that God never writes a poor love story.
"She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life."
In Bible times, a girl became a woman at about 14 years of age. However, according to this verse, she didn't wait to begin preparing for a husband until 14; instead, she (or her mother) began preparing from the earliest age possible. -ALL the days of her life.
Many of us girls have a list of qualities that we are "looking for" in a guy, ranging from characteristics to character, from salvation to specific doctrinal issues. Technically, there is nothing wrong with having a list to keep you focused, so long as "finding" the right guy is NOT your focus.
Girls, it is of utmost importance that you work on BEING the type of girl that would attract that kind of "perfect" guy: and you must start now.
Are you neat and tidy, but not overly concerned with your outward appearance? Do you know Christ personally? Are you able to make bread, wash dishes, purchase groceries, and other necessary household chores? Are you good for him ALL the days of your life?
I know, it seems like a lot; but really, he will appreciate it. The last verse (Proverbs 31:11) talked about how trusted a virtuous woman is. Her preparation is part of her trustworthiness.
Another implication of this verse is purity of heart.
When I turned sixteen, my father gave me a gorgeous sapphire and diamond ring. He told me that the ring was to serve as a reminder to keep my heart, to let my daddy lead, and to trust my heavenly Father.
I'm female, okay. I notice cute guys just like any other girl on the block. But purity is more than a physical abstinence. Purity is a choice to keep my heart- my emotions, my thoughts, and my dreams- on Christ, and wait for Him. He knows who is best for me, and when it would be best for us to meet. I have every confidence (albeit, I DO have to remind myself) that God never writes a poor love story.
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