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Pursuing excellence with Proverbs 31

Excellence is not a myth, reflections from #Proverbs#VickiCourtney in The Virtuous Woman, shattering the superwoman myth

 Who can find an excellent woman?
    She is worth far more than rubies.

 She gets ready to work hard.
    Her arms are strong.   

 She sees that her trading earns a lot of money.
    Her lamp doesn’t go out at night.
With one hand she holds the wool.
    With the other she spins the thread. 

Asian woman working on a large loom
photos by Dr.Aletha while on a medical volunteer trip to Vietnam with Vets with a Mission 

 She opens her arms to those who are poor.
    She reaches out her hands to those who are needy.
 When it snows, she’s not afraid for her family.
    All of them are dressed in the finest clothes.

Proverbs 31 New International Reader’s Version (NIRV)

New International Reader’s Version (NIRV)Copyright © 1995, 1996, 1998, 2014 by Biblica, Inc.®. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

“Deep in the heart of every person is a desperate need to feel worth and value. Most people will end up defining their worth according to the world rather than by God’s standard of measure.

Defining our worth correctly is critical not only in our pursuit to be a virtuous (excellent) woman but for our overall mental health. One can wonder how many addictions, mental anxieties, and health problems could be avoided if the worth of the individual had been properly defined in the first place.

The virtuous (excellent) woman of Proverbs 31 had defined her worth according to God’s standards. “

Vicki Courtney

the Virtuous Woman-Shattering the Superwoman Myth

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Dr. Aletha

Read more about humanitarian work in Vietnam in this previous post.

Rosa Parks, a Woman of Excellence

The essence of Proverbs 31 highlights the rarity and value of a virtuous woman, comparing her worth to rubies and noting her industriousness in caring for her family and managing resources. It emphasizes that true worth lies beyond external perceptions, advocating for perseverance over perfection in one’s character and journey.

Who can find an excellent woman?
    She is worth far more than rubies.

She is like the ships of traders.
    She brings her food from far away.
She gets up while it is still night.
    She provides food for her family. She considers a field and buys it.
    She uses some of the money she earns to plant a vineyard.

a bronze statue of Rosa Parks
statue of Rosa Parks, civil rights icon, photo by Dr. Aletha in Grand Rapids Michigan

 

 She gets ready to work hard.
    Her arms are strong.

Proverbs 31  (NIRV)

New International Reader’s Version (NIRV)Copyright © 1995, 1996, 1998, 2014 by Biblica, Inc.®. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

 

“Proverbs 31 reminds us that virtuous women are a rare find. It is not a label that many will earn. There are some areas when we feel we do well, and others that may need improvement.

A virtuous woman will recognize that her worth has nothing to do with appearance, talent, or the opinions of others.

She will recognize that her past belongs in the past and a future awaits her.

God does not expect perfection, but rather , perseverance. “

Vickey Courtney
quote from

the Virtuous Woman-Shattering the Superwoman Myth

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 more about Rosa at this link

Our Auntie Rosa-Her Family Remembers Rosa McCauley Parks

“Our Auntie Rosa” by Sheila McCauley Keys reveals personal memories of Rosa Parks, showcasing her impact on family and society. The book highlights Parks’ dedication to civil rights, her nurturing role as a family member, and her legacy as a symbol of courage. Her life is celebrated both intimately and historically.

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