The Woman of the Home

Two years ago I found this on a blog I frequently read- Women Living Well I have done a few of their bible studies and currently use the SOAP system they use for my bible study at church. SOAP is Scripture. Observation. Application & Prayer. Anyways- I printed this out two years ago and it has sat on my kitchen sink. However, I recently had to re-type it because the water splatters on it had made the paper look ratty. But I wanted to share it with you. 

I have been a stay at home mom for almost a year and it is a struggle. It is an adjustment. I would NOT trade my job for ANYTHING!! I absolutely LOVE being a Stay at Home Mom but its different and you have to learn how to do it. I have clung to this and tried my best. Yeah I fail a lot- but God is faithful to teach me new things and I pray he will make me a better woman of the home daily. Also, I don't think it just means SAHM moms- I think all women are women of their home- whether they are there all day or just in AM/PM.

Here is what she wrote about the woman of the home in 5 points:

1.     The woman of the home is engaged. She is aware of what everyone is doing right in that moment. If a child needs help of correction- she is right there to give it. If her husband needs a hug, an encouraging word or a helping hand she is right there to care. She is playful and makes time to tickle, dance, play checkers or Wii with her family. This is a woman whose family praises her. (Proverbs 31:28)

2.     The woman of the home is wise with her time management. She guards her family from getting so busy that they lose connection with each other. She dissects her calendar and eliminated things that are unnecessary  She is prepared when it is time to go somewhere to alleviate the stress that comes from last minute rushing. She and family enjoy the slow paced life she has created in her home.

3.     The woman of the home has a pleasant demeanor. She does not stay up late watching TV, reading, surfing the web or working. She goes to sleep at a reasonable hour so she can wake cheerfully for her family. She knows that some seasons of life are harder than others so she is patient with her season of life and is confident that she will reap what she has sown. She works diligently trusting God with the results of her labor.

4.     The woman of the home is content. She knows that no home, husband, child, church or neighborhood is perfect. So she chooses to be content with what God has given her for today.

5.     The woman of the home prays. She knows that she is weak but God is strong and that she cannot fulfill the role of wife, mother, homemaker, and sometimes employee, on her own strength. She is completely dependent on God and practices this dependence by daily praying for all of these things.

The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down.”

Proverbs 14:1