176 ~ Godly Wife: The Proverbs 31 Woman Wasn't Always Perfect

If you have ever looked at the Proverbs 31 woman and felt like you could never measure up, I want you to hear this: that was never the point. In this episode, I walk you through the truth that the Proverbs 31 woman was not meant to be a standard of perfection but rather a portrait of where you are headed. A woman whose love for God shaped every corner of her life. And here is the truth that changes everything: that woman was on a journey, and so are you. So, if you sometimes feel that you are failing at being the wife God called you to be, this episode is for you. God is not finished with you, and His grace is more than enough for the journey. Listen now and be encouraged that becoming a godly wife is a lifelong work of the Holy Spirit, not a standard you achieve on your own. Let's get started.   ➡️ KEY TAKEAWAYS The foundation of the Proverbs 31 woman is not her productivity — it is that she feared the Lord. God designed marriage as the ultimate training ground for sanctification. Struggles and mistakes are part of His plan. Transformation happens through intentionally "putting off" old sinful patterns and "putting on" the character of Christ. When you fall short, confess it, receive grace, and keep going. God is faithful to complete the work He began in you.   ➡️ SCRIPTURE REFERENCES Proverbs 31:10 Proverbs 31:30 2 Timothy 3:16–17 Joshua 1:8 Psalm 139:23–24 1 John 1:9 Ephesians 4:22–24 Romans 12:2 John 14:26 Colossians 3:9–10 Romans 8:28 James 1:2–4 Philippians 1:6   🌷 LIVE WEBINAR ~ MAY 14TH ~ Join us as I share 3 Biblical Principles a Godly Uses to Transform Her Marriage, Even If Her Husband Won't Change. The same biblical principles that restore a struggling marriage are the very same ones that strengthen a heathy one. No matter what stage of marriage you're in, this is for you!   🌷 LIVE ONLINE CLASS FORMING ~ Join the waitlist for the live "How to Become a Submissive Wife" class starting next week.    🌷Submissive Wife Study Guide ~ Download your free guide to begin your journey to becoming a better wife and to the marriage God designed for you. Get your copy today!   🌷30 Minute Mentoring Calls  ~ Have a struggle or concern and need someone to talk to? Book a call for clear biblical advice.    Thank You for listening!♥️ Love the Podcast? Please leave a review. Your support helps us to reach more wives and help more marriages with the truth of God's Word. 🌷 30 Day Communication Reset ~ Transform the communication in your marriage with this simple daily action plan.   🌷Likeminded Wives Gathering   Free zoom meeting every 2nd & 4th Tuesday with myself and other Christian wives. Learn More!   🌷  Resources for Christian Wives    🌷  Join sisters like you ~ Faith Lived Out Community on FB   🌷  Contact me: [email protected]   Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.