A Proverbs 31 Girl

A wife of noble character who can find?
She is worth far more than rubies.

During the convo on the way home last night, the topic of Proverbs 31 came up and it got me thinking on the kinda girl that id like to marry. Its still a little early to be on the look out but a little prep never hurt nobody muahahahaha.

A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.
Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value.
She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life.
She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands.
She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar.
She gets up while it is still dark; she provides food for her family and portions for her servant girls.
She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.
She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks.
She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night.
In her hand she holds the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers.
She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy.
When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet.
She makes coverings for her bed; she is clothed in fine linen and purple.
Her husband is respected at the city gate, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land.
She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies the merchants with sashes.
She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.
She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.
Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her:
"Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all."
Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.
Give her the reward she has earned, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.

I guess at the end of the day the girl that id go after is one that puts God and the forefront of her life and has good character and similar values and these are non negotiable haha. All other things i believe can be worked out over the course of the relationship.

Im also wondering why there isnt a proverbs 31 for men as well? I guess the rest of the Bible is meant for us hahaha. But seriously as a guy i feel we have a great responsibility to bear in a relationship on the likes of Ephesians 5 when we are called to love our wives as Christ loves the Church. Its truly a calling and its really tough, because it means self sacrificial and passionate love for the beloved.

Becoming an Ephesians 5 guy and Proverbs 31 girl in a relationship will truly be not of our own efforts becasue we are so frail and human and will always fall short. Put 2 people together and theres bound to be conflict and disagreement. I think what keeps a relationship going is that God is the focus and that both sides are committed and understand that there is a need to continuously labour at the relationship to keep it going, through the good and the bad.

In the meantime, ill learn to be content and enjoy this period of singlehood and let God mould and shape me in this season, until he sees fit to bring someone(lucky her hahaha) along in His time.