Before I get into the chapter, I recommend that you check out TakeSomeNotes most recent post on his website. I know some of you are in need of encouragement and will find it very inspiring:

https://mervolongo.wordpress.com/2016/06/30/identity-lost

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This chapter was inspired by the video above, I highly recommend that you watch it. It's a long video and it has content intended for mature believers. The video changed my whole outlook on men's and women's roles. Hopefully, it will do the same for you.

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In this chapter, I'm going to discuss the traits and duties of a virtuous woman, mostly in the terms of a future wife. I'm sure at least some of you plan on being married in the future, the sooner you prepare for it, the better. I want you all to really understand what I'm about to share with you. This requires maturity and the desire to learn and grow. Pay close attention, and ask God to open your hearts to gain knowledge and wisdom on this subject.

Godly Traits: A trait is a distinguishing quality or characteristic that someone inherits. Proverbs 31 is the best chapter to read when trying to understand how to truly become a woman of Christ. A Proverbs 31 woman:

• Is a good wife to her husband {v.10-12}
• Is hardworking {v.17}
• Is strong {v.17}
• Is selfless {v.20}
• Is trustworthy {v.11}
• Has dignity {v.25}
• Is kind & wise {v.26}
• Fears the Lord {v.30}

This type of woman surpasses all capable and virtuous women {v.29}. If we want to be next-level godly women, we need to start looking at what the Bible says. Stop gossiping, start praying for your friends and family. Do whatever you can to help people out, humbly put others before yourself. Serve others without having to be asked. Be an approachable person that others can depend on and trust.

Responsibilities:
There are many responsibilities/abilities of a godly woman, I'm going to put them into three categories.

Helpers: Woman were created to be helpers. We were created to encourage and help our future husbands achieve his vision for the family. We do a very similar job that the Holy Spirit does. The Holy Spirit is put here to help us. He helps us grow, He encourages us. The Holy Spirit isn't meant to take over someone and control what they do, that would contradict the concept of our free will. It's the same way for women. We are here to help and encourage our (future) husbands, we aren't meant to lead them, they were designed to lead us.

Incubators: Women are also incubators. Incubators take what they are given, multiply it, and give it back to you. Whatever the man provides, the woman takes and produces it multiplied. (He gives her groceries, she produces a meal. He buys a house, she makes it a home, etc.) This could be a good or a bad thing. What we allow to get into our minds will affect how we treat other people. If we consume and meditate on the Word of God, we can bless other people with encouragement and inspiration. If we take in and listen to gossip, it will raise suspicion in our hearts, causing us to question and put some of our friendships/relationships at risk. This could produce broken relationships.

Prophetesses: Similar to incubation, women also take what is said to them and give it back. As described in the video above, men need to have a vision for their futures and their families. When a man shares his dreams and passions with you, it's your job to encourage him, especially when he becomes discouraged. When he gets a word from the Lord, remind him of what God told him to do. You're supposed to support and bless your future husband. Remember what he has prophesied to you so you can prophesy back to him.

The transformation of becoming a godly woman and understanding these responsibilities won't happen over night. I'm still growing and learning, and I still have so much room for growth in my life. We need to devote ourselves to prayer on this subject. This world desperately needs uprising virtuous, determined godly women. Ask God to show you how to become the godly woman He has designed you to be. Ask Him to show you how to fulfill the duties of a virtuous woman.

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You all are always in my prayers, I pray for submission to God and growth in all areas of your lives.