- Practically identifying what it means to be a wise woman who builds (Proverbs 14:1),
- how to build our homes (by first "Building your relationship with your husband")
- and today we will be looking at " Building via Productivity &Value added Contribution"
I've come to realize that no matter how advanced we become as a globe whether its in technology, science or healthcare, the Proverbs 31 woman will always remain relevant to any woman who seeks the success of her home. Like Bishop David Oyedepo always says" The Bible is the oldest book ever written which still has relevance to today's living" (Para phrased)
--->Proverbs 31:13-14,16-19
"13 She finds wool and flax
and busily spins it.
14 She is like a merchant’s ship,
bringing her food from afar .
16 She goes to inspect a field and buys it;
with her earnings she plants a vineyard.
17 She is energetic and strong,
a hard worker.
18 She makes sure her dealings are profitable;
her lamp burns late into the night. 19 Her hands are busy spinning thread,
her fingers twisting fiber.''
This could as well be my favourite part of this series mostly because not only can I relate with this but I have seen many women (foolish women) tear down their homes (knowingly or un-knowingly). It common to hear people say things like " its the man's responsibility to work while the woman spends his money" while there's nothing wrong with spending your husbands money( as I matter of fact, it feels good to spend my husbands money and I pray he makes more money than I and my kids can spend-smile) its not an excuse for laxity, non chanlancy and being a leech" for those who didn't know, " The Proverbs 31 woman was a financially independent woman"
Make yourself relevant by contributing to the family. She makes, she sells, she's not idle, neither is she financially dependent on her husband. I once watched a TV interview of Onyeka Onwenu where I got one of the best interviews I have heard in a long time. To all women " never loose your financial independence"
The Proverbs 31 woman was woman who understood that too build her home " successfully" she needed to be productive and make meaningful contributions to her home.
In today's world, there are various ways to get productive. You either have a full time job, or skill or you involved in trade. Either way the number way to build your home is to ensure
1. You are productively engaged. You are either exchanging your service or skill in exchange for money. You're trading. Either way look for work. Too many foolish women have brought down their homes because of their idleness. You see them wake up early in the money and all they are interested in is neighborhood gossip rather than focusing on meeting the needs of their family.
Don't leave everything to your husband; regardless of how rich or comfortable he might be. Work gives value and is dignifying. The proverbs 31 woman here is described as being "strong & energetic" there is nothing that signifies that she waits for her husband to get or do something meaningful for herself, her husband & children. If there's anything I've learnt in my years of marriage,
--->its that a man appreciates a productive wife more than an unproductive one.
--->A productive wife also more valued by her husband, children, family and society than an unproductive one.
--->A productive wife is more of a help meet than an un productive one
--->A productive wife is more fulfilled than an unproductive one
Its difficult to ignore a woman of value, which is why this proverbs 31 woman could not be set aside
Look at your home, your marriage. What value are you adding?
What is /are your contributions?
If you cannot identify or answer this questions, then I'm afraid you have been tearing down your home rather than building.
Eyitemi The HomeBuilder
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