Your worth is far more than Rubies!

This morning I decided to study proverbs 31, I believe it's so important to set myself up to be the best woman and wife I could possibly be for the future. 

I started searching the internet to look at different peoples perspectives on this chapter of the bible and came across a wonderful view on the chapter over at thefullytimegirl.com 

This quote sums it up nicely: 

When reading Proverbs 31 in the past I have been left feeling incredibly deflated. I have been left feeling inadequate and concerned that I am in no way living up to the standards of the woman mentioned. 

But I can now see what I'm reading from a new perspective. The unnamed woman in proverbs 31 seems like she has perfect  qualities and attributes but when I read to the end of the chapter it says...

"Charm can mislead and beauty soon fades. The woman to be admired and praised is the woman who lives in the Fear-of-God. Give her everything she deserves, Festoon her life with praises!"

And then the breath of fresh air hits me. How amazing is that? We don't need to be perfect, or polished. As long as we life  with a desire to please The Lord no matter what the circumstances, positive attributes will shine through. 

We can aspire to reach our greatest potential, to please God and serve others and you will be seen as true beauty. True beauty comes from within. 

True beauty is what really matters, not the polished surface that shows. There is no point being 'perfect' but have a heard heart after all! 

Be humble, desire to please and you are a true beauty.