Proverbs 31 as a professional woman - Part 8
Embodying and manifesting godly wisdom in the workplace
As we conclude the topic on how Proverbs 31 as a professional woman relates to motherhood under success principle 5, I encourage you to read Proverbs 31 as a professional woman parts 6 and 7 for further context.
As mentioned in the previous two articles, Proverbs 31 as a professional woman lives in the revelation of God being her Heavenly Father (Romans 8:14-17, Ephesians 4:6) and she desires to also bring this revelation and relationship of divine Fatherhood to her children (see Proverbs 31 as a professional woman, parts 6 and 7).
Last week, I briefly touched on the fact that she teaches them that Elohim created them to know Him (John 17:20-23), to love Him (Mark 12:30) and to live a life of fellowship with Him (John 17:3, 2 Corinthians 5:18, 1 John 1:3). I gave a brief overview of the practical measures that she uses to encourage them to know God as their Heavenly Father, how she encourages her children’s love for Him and how she invites them to fellowship with Him.
Does that mean she’s raising perfect children?
I believe she’s playing her part so that one day she will be able to give a good account to God (Romans 14:12) for the role that she played as a mother to His children.
Does that mean she knows everything?
By surrendering her parenting to God, I believe she does her best and He does the rest.
Why does she choose to encourage them to know Him as their Heavenly Father?
I believe she does this because the Lord Jesus Christ set the model for us when He came to Earth to live as a human being doing the will of His Heavenly Father. Although He had an earthly father in Joseph, He still abided by the protocol of divine Fatherhood, which is in our Heavenly Father.
By teaching them about His love, His character, His power and authority over creation, she hopes to reveal the importance of having a heart that is postured in being surrendered to doing and living in the will of God – as everything starts and ends with Him (1 Chronicles 29:10-12).
To equip and strengthen their character, she encourages them to declare the 10 commandments as a personal prayer.
Why does she do this?
She believes that this will embed the 10 commandments in the children’s spirit and soul as a guiding principle that shows them how to relate to God, to themselves and to other people.
Additionally, why is it important for them to know that they are His children and that they belong to Him through Jesus Christ (Ephesians 1:4-10, 2:19-22)?
Because she knows that only Lord Jesus Christ can reconcile us back to our Heavenly Father. Knowing this, she creates a roadmap that creates a connection to divine Fatherhood that cannot be found anywhere else – but through Lord Jesus.
She also encourages them to be thankful in all circumstances because she knows that this is God’s will for us all through Christ Jesus (1 Thessalonians 5:18).
Why is thankfulness important?
Because she knows that it shows appreciation to God and all the efforts that He makes daily.
How does she draw out that thankfulness from them?
She asks them daily: “How did you experience your Heavenly Father’s love today? And how did you also show Him love today?”
This teaches them that Abba is relational and interested in receiving their love, whether expressed through prayer, praise, worship or Bible reading. With this approach, they don’t just pursue Him with a transactional mindset of what they need from Him, but it also encourages a personal relationship that involves their hearts.
She also equips them with knowledge on various Heavenly Kingdom principles, and this allows the children to be able to navigate the unique circumstances that life presents. Meaning that she creates a divinely inspired and guided framework that helps them with decision-making, teaches discipline and understanding on how to succeed in a Godly manner. This allows them to exercise some form of autonomy while being responsible and accountable to God in how they exercise their God-given spiritual authority.
Lastly, she daily encourages them to seek reconciliation with their Heavenly Father through the confession of any sins, seeking His forgiveness, and repenting. Through forgiveness of others and of self for self-inflicted pain, they are then able to seek that forgiveness from God as well.
In essence, she instils a love for righteous living and she models the posture of a heart that desires and loves praying (Philippians 4:6-7, Mathew 6:6), praising and worshipping Him (John 4:24).
She shows them that you’re never too old to get undignified in the presence of the Lord – for His glory (1 Corinthians 10:31).
DISCLAIMER: Parenthood is a unique journey and the above suggestions are intended to inspire you. May the Lord guide you. Shalom.
*I welcome your comments, inputs, queries or concerns. Kindly address them to [email protected]
As mentioned in the previous two articles, Proverbs 31 as a professional woman lives in the revelation of God being her Heavenly Father (Romans 8:14-17, Ephesians 4:6) and she desires to also bring this revelation and relationship of divine Fatherhood to her children (see Proverbs 31 as a professional woman, parts 6 and 7).
Last week, I briefly touched on the fact that she teaches them that Elohim created them to know Him (John 17:20-23), to love Him (Mark 12:30) and to live a life of fellowship with Him (John 17:3, 2 Corinthians 5:18, 1 John 1:3). I gave a brief overview of the practical measures that she uses to encourage them to know God as their Heavenly Father, how she encourages her children’s love for Him and how she invites them to fellowship with Him.
Does that mean she’s raising perfect children?
I believe she’s playing her part so that one day she will be able to give a good account to God (Romans 14:12) for the role that she played as a mother to His children.
Does that mean she knows everything?
By surrendering her parenting to God, I believe she does her best and He does the rest.
Why does she choose to encourage them to know Him as their Heavenly Father?
I believe she does this because the Lord Jesus Christ set the model for us when He came to Earth to live as a human being doing the will of His Heavenly Father. Although He had an earthly father in Joseph, He still abided by the protocol of divine Fatherhood, which is in our Heavenly Father.
By teaching them about His love, His character, His power and authority over creation, she hopes to reveal the importance of having a heart that is postured in being surrendered to doing and living in the will of God – as everything starts and ends with Him (1 Chronicles 29:10-12).
To equip and strengthen their character, she encourages them to declare the 10 commandments as a personal prayer.
Why does she do this?
She believes that this will embed the 10 commandments in the children’s spirit and soul as a guiding principle that shows them how to relate to God, to themselves and to other people.
Additionally, why is it important for them to know that they are His children and that they belong to Him through Jesus Christ (Ephesians 1:4-10, 2:19-22)?
Because she knows that only Lord Jesus Christ can reconcile us back to our Heavenly Father. Knowing this, she creates a roadmap that creates a connection to divine Fatherhood that cannot be found anywhere else – but through Lord Jesus.
She also encourages them to be thankful in all circumstances because she knows that this is God’s will for us all through Christ Jesus (1 Thessalonians 5:18).
Why is thankfulness important?
Because she knows that it shows appreciation to God and all the efforts that He makes daily.
How does she draw out that thankfulness from them?
She asks them daily: “How did you experience your Heavenly Father’s love today? And how did you also show Him love today?”
This teaches them that Abba is relational and interested in receiving their love, whether expressed through prayer, praise, worship or Bible reading. With this approach, they don’t just pursue Him with a transactional mindset of what they need from Him, but it also encourages a personal relationship that involves their hearts.
She also equips them with knowledge on various Heavenly Kingdom principles, and this allows the children to be able to navigate the unique circumstances that life presents. Meaning that she creates a divinely inspired and guided framework that helps them with decision-making, teaches discipline and understanding on how to succeed in a Godly manner. This allows them to exercise some form of autonomy while being responsible and accountable to God in how they exercise their God-given spiritual authority.
Lastly, she daily encourages them to seek reconciliation with their Heavenly Father through the confession of any sins, seeking His forgiveness, and repenting. Through forgiveness of others and of self for self-inflicted pain, they are then able to seek that forgiveness from God as well.
In essence, she instils a love for righteous living and she models the posture of a heart that desires and loves praying (Philippians 4:6-7, Mathew 6:6), praising and worshipping Him (John 4:24).
She shows them that you’re never too old to get undignified in the presence of the Lord – for His glory (1 Corinthians 10:31).
DISCLAIMER: Parenthood is a unique journey and the above suggestions are intended to inspire you. May the Lord guide you. Shalom.
*I welcome your comments, inputs, queries or concerns. Kindly address them to [email protected]
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