woman.

I don’t know exactly why, but this is where I am today as I started off in Proverbs 31, written by the wisest man who ever lived. I figure, if he knew, I could listen. This, I could dwell on for hours, years, a lifetime.

We are given the opportunity to have an abundant, rich life, and a man is given a life so abundant and full when he has a good woman in his life.

Proverbs 31:10-31 NLT, [10]  Who can find a virtuous and capable wife? She is more precious than rubies. [11] Her husband can trust her, and she will greatly enrich his life. [12] She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life. 

There aren’t enough words to be spoken of the power of this woman in the life of a man. He is stronger, wiser, more capable, more giving, more loving, more gentle, more, more, MORE, when she is present. She brings him good, all the days of his life.

I have personally known, met, and encountered these women. I have seen the impact they have on the lives of the men around them and that they share life with, on their families, their communities, and the world. I would not be where I am today without a good woman who was in my life, and now many good women who speak into my life.

But “good” is a soft word. An overused word. And one that doesn’t come close to describing what this woman is.

I find the original Hebrew word much more powerful.

“Chayil”

This word signifies strength, power, and valor.

It describes a woman with great capability.

With strength of character.

It is often associated with military might, wealth and influence, “implying a woman who is capable and effective in her roles” (ai definition)

Today, I hope that men will see and recognize thewoman in their life. May we men encourage, build up, affirm, support, and inspire this woman. She is strong, she is capable, she is powerful, influential, and she brings much good.

I hope you enjoy this song, “woman”, by Mumford and Sons, as much as I do.