I have been pondering the questions that have plagued the hearts and minds of so many:
- Why can’t I get it right?
- How can I find more time to get it all done?
- Why isn’t God helping me?
Women have been the target of some outrageous media propaganda that sets our flesh racing in the wrong direction and so we turn to the church where we receive conflicting views on biblical truths. No wonder we are so befuddled when it comes to our roles as Christ-following women. Even within Christianity there are views that encompass from one end of the spectrum to the other. So what’s a girl to do?
There are many women who are fascinated with and at the same time terrified of the woman in Proverbs 31. I was one of those women.
As I read and meditated on the scriptures then tried to apply them to my life something odd happened. I became filled with anger, bitterness, anxiety, and was more overwhelmed than I had ever been before. When I heard other women speak about all the Proverbs 31 guidelines they had achieved I would feel myself cringe inside. Why was I different? Why couldn’t I just “get it?”
Have you ever felt this way?
If you have then I pray that this bible study will be a source of encouragement to you and strengthen your walk with God. It may not always be easy because we will have to retrain our patterns of thought and overcome some mindsets we may have formed. You may even have to unlearn some things you have been taught in the past. This bible study is not “typical” of what you will find in the majority of books, articles, and posts written on the scriptures in Proverbs 31. Instead, it is a look into the heart of God and the reality of those scriptures in the bible.
I ask that you stop now and pray:
Father, there is none like you. Your name is above every other name and to you every knee will bow. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be a woman in this time and in this place. Thank you for being the perfect example of how to serve my family and friends. I desire to do your will for my life. Help me to see things the way you see them and please cleanse and soften my heart to receive teachings from your word. I repent for any wrong and destructive thought patterns I may have and I ask that you transform my mind to accomplish your desire for my life. Forgive me for any negative emotions that I may have entertained. Give me the revelation that I need each and every day to become more like you and less like my worldly self. Please keep me from the plans of Satan and deliver me from those who wish me harm. Amen.
But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
John 14:26 kjv
God speaks to each and every one of us on a daily basis. We must learn to hear him and obey. Much the same way a mother teaches her children because she knows better, God teaches us because he knows all things and His will is for us to prosper and be in good health and no, I am not referring to money. I would much rather prosper in my day to day life. I can make money at anytime but I can’t buy the lessons that my Father teaches me.
scripture references: Hebrews 12:25, Matthew 4:4, Deuteronomy 30:10, Acts 5:29, 3 John 1:2
This 10 part study will consist of the following:
- Proverbs 31 – Shattering the Myths: Watch the Video / Download the Bible Study / Discussion
- The True Woman of Proverbs 31
- Proverbs 31 on Relationship With God
- Proverbs 31 on Being a Wife part 1
- Proverbs 31 on Being a Wife part 2
- Proverbs 31 on Being a Mother
- Proverbs 31 on Management
- Proverbs 31 on Resourcefulness
- Proverbs 31 on Ministry
- Proverbs 31 on Matters of the Soul
- Proverbs 31 and YOU!!
This study will be presented each month over the next year, God willing, and you will be able to share your responses, thoughts, answers to questions, or related scripture on your blogs and link to it via the comments. If you do not have a blog then you are more than welcome to enter your responses in the comments section or simply do them at home on your own time.
For this introduction post, I would like for everyone who intends to participate to post about it on their blog and answer the following thought provoking questions:
- What do you hope to get out of this bible study?
- What, if anything, has prevented you from studying these scriptures in the past?
- What have you found helpful or frustrating about living out these scriptures?
Feel free to use the button and link here. Also, be sure to link your post here via the comments.
Hi, my name is Regina and I’m going to teach a 6 week course on the Proverbs 31 Woman. I may have married women as well as single women in my class. I have been trying to find some material as a guideline, and I came upon your site. Where do I get the Bible Study and is the video available also?
Thank you!
Regina
Hi, My name is Rachelle and I’m starting a mom’s group based on Proverbs 31. We are going to be studying/discussing in depth subjects dealing with marriage, parenting, and frugality and I saw your Bible study and thought it would be a great kick-off to this group but could not find where I could get it. Is it possible to see the notes for it somewhere?
thank you!
Rachelle
Thank u Amy, I am really looking forward to joining you for this study, along with a few girls & I who will get together on facebook to mull it over together,
thanks for your site
hugs
C
I will definitely check this site out every now and then.
I will definitely be checking this site out every now and then.
Hi Amy, I just came across your blog and can't wait to join the Proverbs 31 study. Look forward to learning much along the way.
Nina from Downunder
One more thing – is there a schedule of dates/times on the sessions yet, or will that be determined each month? – I wanted to include it in my blog post, but couldn't find it.
I watched the webinar today and really enjoyed it – great in-depth teaching.
Here is my blog post:
http://blog.tabithas-team.com/2010/01/if-you-have-browsed-around-my-website.html
Hey I just saw this. I'm going to do this. I'll read over it tonight or rather this evening after we finish schooling.
I'm starting to love your blog more and more.
Hey, I was wondering (this isn't about the study anymore) if you can show us how to make bread using a video? I know youre pregnant and may not want to do it before the delivery, but can you give it some thought. I really liked (my husband did too) what you shared about your grocery bill. I've been wanting to make homemade bread for years, but I need help. I, too, well, I use to have a weekly menu like you shared, but I haven't done that in a while.
Your blog is helping me bring my heart back home Amy it really is.
I started having issues (talked to the Lord about this a lot) w/my calling; although, I love it. I didn't know what was wrong. I feel it changing back little by little, but after I saw your menu and just the other little things I've been reading here it's really pulling me back in the right direction, and when I saw the homemade bread part, I just threw up both my hands and said, "I surrender!"
Thanks a bunch!
Amy,
I'm looking forward to the rest of the study! I'm kind of glad I'm only doing audio with A Woman Inspired on the Bible study but at the same time, I think the video helps so much as far as how you come across to others because they can see your expressions and actions and so forth. Maybe I should consider video too??? Can you do video with A Woman Inspired?
You did a fabulous job – distractions and all!
Sounds like it will be an awesome study! I'm hoping to listen it today!
Amy – what a GREAT study. This is so relevant and personally on my heart. Thanks for all you do – the Ruth study has been great and I look forward to this one, too!!!
I got linked here from Christin at Journey of Devotion. I can’t wait to go through this study and I’d LOVE to participate in the blog carnival in December.
Looking forward to getting to know you better!
Reborn
Amy,
I am so glad to find this study. Just doing the introduction post on my blog has been a blessing. Anything that gets me to thinking, and searching as to why I am not where God aspires me to be is a great blessing to me. Sometimes it takes me a while to see that though.
Blessings Always
Raye Ann
I just added the button. I know I am quite behind but I am exited to go through the study. I noticed the last two did not have links. Are these not available or have they not been done yet?
I’ve joined in, linked up, and posted my introductory post! I look forward to this study!
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I can’t wait to get started!
I’ve added the link and looking forward to this study, however I am a bit confused. When does it start or has it already? Thanks!
With a new year upon me, I wanted a new Bible study to go along with it. My friend Donna pointed me in this direction & I'm excited about it!
i have been needing a bible study like this and i know that i am starting late but i hope that i can catch up to the rest of the sisters that have gone on ahead of me and be able to ask them questions on what they have already studied to helpe in my journey.
Is it to late to start this Bible Study! I have been searching for some time now for something just like this. Blessings and Hugs!
want this bible study
Hi! Great blog. I am asking ladies to check out my most recent post on my blog blessingsfromourhometoyours.blogspot.com. I would love feed back and other’s ideas on this post. Thanks! Hope to hear from you!
Amy,
I am really looking forward to the study of P31!!! God Bless You for doing this.
I am new to the blog-o-sphere, but you can check out my post over at Full of Answered Prayers.
For a encouraging word for the women seeking to live for the Lord
read http://www.cfcindia.com/web/mainpages/book_window.php?book=woman_why_are_you_weeping&auth;=annie
I’m looking forward to the study very much!!!
Hi Amy,
I was just re-reading through some of my notes and things other people have shared about the Prov 31 study. I’m really looking forward to this.
Lea
I’m Looking forward to this as well. I have tried to do this on my own, and well it didn’t work very well!!
I’m looking forward to this Bible study ~ I NEED it ~ and it scares me. I’m glad to have company for the journey.
Stacey
looking forward to becoming a Proverbs 31 woman!
Just signed up for the bible study and I’m super excited!!!
I am really looking forward to this and can’t wait to get started! Thanks for your willingness to guide us through what is for me a very intimidating passage of scripture.
I am in need of this study — and am looking forward to it!! thanks so much — I am striving to study on this and the Titus 2 woman….
I am linking to this site. This sounds like what a friend of mine and I need. Thank You!!
Vicki
I made my post and left a linky! Thank you for doing this study, it is exactly the encouragement I need right now!
I am excited about this study!
Oh, and everyone loves my new look! Thanks…
I am excited about this study.
I was looking at christian sites online and found this.
I look forward to the bible study so much.
Thanks for having this out there.
Amy, I’m excited about this study and am happy to participate.
I didn’t see the Mr. Linky but here is where you’ll find the post in my blog about your study:
http://akhmmm.wordpress.com/2008/09/17/bible-study-on-proverbs-31/
Thanks, Elaine
I linked to your Bible Study! I am very much looking forward to it!
I would love to do this study-I did one with PWOC and would love to learn more. However I have no idea how to link anything from my blog. Can any one explain it with easy terms?
Looking forward to starting this study. I’ve never done one on her before! Thanks for hosting this.
OH I WISH I could join!!!! I need NEEEEEED this one! But —Aimee and I are smack dab entrenched in ours….so–I will have to just track it back down later! This sounds so good Amy!
Amy,
I am so excited to start this Bible study. With a 6 week old it is hard to get out of the house for one. Praying God gives fresh words to all who are doing this so we can glean from one another.
I am new to your blog, but would really like to join your Bible Study to learn how to be the woman God wants me to be. Thanks so much!
I’ll do my best to keep up; I’m in a community Bible study that I struggle to complete each week, but I’ve had a special interest in the Proverbs 31 woman for a long time myself. (Here’s a post I did on that a few weeks ago
I know you’ve been working on the study for a while. I’m looking forward to it.
Looking forward to it, Amy!
I linked my post. Look forward to the study! Thanks!
I’m so looking forward to this. I just know it’s going to be great.
Blessings,
Jenifer
Thank you so much for guiding us through this wonderful passage!
I am linked to you for the Proverbs 31 Bible study. Just what i needed.
I randomly found yoru blog and have been “catching up” a little bit on your story and background, and I have to say I am super excited about the possibility of a bible study on being a Prov. 31 woman! Thanks for pouring yoruself out and allowing all of us blog stalkers to catch in on the action!! God Bless!
Jill
Dearest Amy,
WOW!!! How awesome is our God! I’m overjoyed with the skills, motivation and perseverance our Lord has given (b/c I get to benefit from it!
I’m also amazed that God has given you the same passion about the Proverbs 31 woman! I’ve just started a “live” online Bible Study on “A Wife’s Biblical Submission” based on Proverbs 31! How cool is that!?
I’d love for you to stop by and read some of my posts and tell me what you think. Also, any words of wisdom for my readers would be an added blessing!
So great to know you…online!
Bless you dear sister!
Sunny
I would so be into this too, Amy! How’s it coming?
Amy ~ I am looking forward to this Bible Study!
Dawn