Do our husbands trust us?
Proverbs 31:11 makes the following statement about the virtuous woman: “The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.”
What an amazing privilege it is for a wife to have the trust of her husband’s heart! According to the dictionary, this means he has a “firm reliance on the integrity, ability, or character of a person…”
A Virtuous Woman is Trustworthy.
The virtuous woman is deserving of her husband’s trust and confidence.
When he is away, he does not worry that she is indulging in improper behavior or neglecting their children.
He knows that the finances of the home are in good hands; she will be a wise steward of the resources they have.
He has confidence that she is teaching the children Biblical principles and guiding the home in a way that is pleasing to God.
When she gathers with a group of women, he is not concerned that she may be gossipping or sharing stories that put him in a negative light.
As I stated last week, studying the Proverbs 31 woman is a challenge to me! I ask for God’s help in becoming a wife whose ways cause her husband to trust her completely.
If you missed the beginning of this series, you can read it here.
Beautiful post, Tracey…and yes a worthy challenge!! Proverbs 31 convicts and challenges me each and every day. I love how God designed marriage….and I love that I can trust in my husband and he in me. I try to live worthy of that trust daily.
Loving this series! I am going to try to post a femininity one soon. Have a wonderful week ahead!
This is a great post. definitely something to think about and work on. Thanks for sharing!
I just admire your HEART. You always speak with such gentle wisdom. This post is a valuable treasure. <3
Great post! This is a great point to meditate on as a wife. It's so important to be that help meet that God has designed us to be for our husbands.
Enjoying these posts, Tracey. Each part of this chapter (Prov 31) is so important to remember on a dail basis, and to constantly work towards…