An excellent wife who can find?

You've probably already guessed what this post is going to be about just by reading the title. Well, if you guessed cheez-its and lollipops - you're wrong! haha ok. Yes, it's about the Proverbs 31 woman and becoming a wife (No, I'm not getting married. At least not now, but hopefully in the future).

So anyways, while I'm waiting for God to provide a husband for me, I want to develop and cultivate the character qualities of a woman who fears the Lord (but even if I don't ever get married, I should still aspire to have these traits). Let's take a look at what they are:

1. vs 12 ~ "She does him [her husband] good, and not harm, all the days of her life." ~ it's not what I get out of the marriage, but what I give - how do I (will I) help my husband? How will I promote spiritual growth in His life? I can begin helping him now by praying for him.

2. vs 13-19 ~ "She seeks wool and flax, and works with willing hands. She is like the ships of the merchant; she brings her food from afar. She rises while it is yet night and provides food for her household and portions for her maidens. She considers a field and buys it; with the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard. She dresses herself with strength and makes her arms strong. She perceives that her merchandise is profitable. Her lamp does not go out at night. . She puts her hands to the distaff, and her hands hold the spindle." ~ she willingly works in the home and provides food for her family. She's a homemaker (I would love to be a homemaker, but if times are rough I would be willing to work to help the family).

3. vs 20-24 ~ "She opens her hand to the poor and reaches out her hands to the needy. She is not afraid of snow for her household, for all her household are clothed in scarlet. She makes bed coverings for herself; her clothing is fine linen and purple. Her husband is known in the gates when he sits among the elders of the land. She makes linen garments and sells them.; she delivers sashes to the merchant." ~ She's willing to help and serve others and she's prepared for what may come.

4. vs 25-26 ~ "Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come. She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue." ~ She is wise and is clothed with strength and dignity - they are part of her character.

5. vs 27 ~ "She looks well to the ways of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness." ~ She is not lazy, she keeps her house clean, and cares for her family.

6. vs 28-31 ~ "Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: 'Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all.' Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. Give her the fruit of her hands, and let her works praise her in the gates." ~ This kind of woman is to be praised. I want to fear the Lord and possess these qualities. I want to be an excellent wife and mother.

For all of you who have asked me what I'm going to do in life/what is my major - here is your answer: I'm going for my MRS. degree - that's my dream job. I pray that the Lord will provide me with a husband in His timing. :)