We have all heard a lot about this Proverbs 31 woman....in our Christian and homeschooling circles especially.  I don't know about you, but to me, she seems a tad elusive.  I must admit my inadequecies here and tell you that I read about her so much because I fail so miserably in being her.  But, you know what occurred to me as I read through those scriptures this time?  Yes, I should and do aspire to be a Proverbs 31 woman, but as a Mama my desire is four-fold regarding her.

For my precious Sons:

1.  I want them to desire a Proverbs 31 woman for their own wife.  How do I teach them to find those qualities attractive and desirable ,and

2.  How to become men who are attractive TO a Proverbs 31 woman.

My answer, I believe, lies certainly in prayer....but also in setting that as a godly and desirable example! Therein lies the rub, huh?

And for my sweet daughter....I so desire for her to also aspire to be Proverbs 31-like....and for her to attract a husband that vaues those qualities!

I have just never considered, outside what this example in scripture means to me (did I mention being a selfish little clot before...sheesh....here we go again in self absorbtion!), what ramifications this lady has on my children!  God, help us all to raise our boys and girls to your honor above all else.   And, that they (and we) would all be examples of this type of godly living.

Peace to you~