I Am a Wise Woman: A Morning Mediation Series by Bwfwomanಮಾದರಿ

Everyone likes to talk about the virtuous woman in Bible without talking about how she got to that place. The way she lived her life reveals an answer – she developed wisdom, and as a result, her household was peaceful and productive. There is a shift required when you are ready to become a virtuous woman, and even in this – the Bible provides a roadmap.

One of my mentors always states that there is a difference between being a "girl" and being a "woman." She says that “just because you're a female of a certain age doesn't mean that you qualify to be a woman - a woman is someone who has cultivated her spirit and mind with wisdom in key areas of life.” A woman embodies the qualities that she wants to experience in the people around her.

A female who is still a "girl" carries an expectation that other people should have the qualities that she needs for them to have, whether she has them or not. She can talk to people “any kind of way” but gets mad when other people do the same to her. She can be a poor financial steward with a career that doesn't inspire her but expects her husband to love his job and manage assets well. The results that a “girl” receives in her life will consistently reflect her lack of wisdom.

Revisiting Day 4 of this plan, we learned that God is the source of our radiance, and we also have established that wisdom is given by God when you ask for it. How did the virtuous woman get to where she was? I don’t believe she was born with the title “the virtuous woman”. I would suggest that she didn’t rely on her definition of beauty, but instead, relied on God to develop beauty in her. She released control, leaned into God, and she asked for wisdom. When she was directed by God to take the next step, she probably took that next step more times than she did not. When you cultivate yourself as a woman, you boldly take responsibility for asking God what he needs from you, as well as answering the questions God is asking you.

There is a shift required, and if you're ready to receive better results, are you ready to try God’s plan? Think about the cultivation areas you want to focus on today and pray to God, asking Him for guidance. Let's get to it!

Today’s Affirmation

Today, the qualities of the woman you desire to be, stand out to you. God is using His light to illuminate them in your life, bringing you clarity. You can now see where you want to allow God to work in your life, and you’re ready to give Him those areas you thought you had to handle on your own. God is enlightening you to the ideas He had about you before you were born, and you are receiving them with grace.

BWFwoman's manifestHER Daily Question of the Day:

What’s the primary area you want to trade “being a girl” in for “being a woman”?