Father, make me an excellent wife — even if you give me no earthly husband. Let me remember I am your bride, Lord Jesus. Help me to understand my worth in your sight. (31:10)

Make me trustworthy Father, in my relationships, especially may I prosper those with whom I am closest (31:11-12)

God, help me to do good, to work and enjoy the tasks You set before me, even if the world dismisses them as menial. Give me a servant's heart, Lord. Keep me learning how to be a good steward so I can care of others. (31:13-15)

Teach me discernment to make wise choices in business and at home, so that I can be generous and anxious for nothing (31:16-21)

Give me the wit to care for myself and the will to care for those closest to me. (31:22)

May my organization skills and discipline enable others to serve You where You call them (31:23)

Keep me working, Father, and develop in me a variety of talents to prosper my family and the relationships in which You place. (31:24)

God, may I chose daily to put on garments of strength and dignity that YOU designed just for me. Let me remember that the strongest threads best woven with many tears, and that a sober-spirited woman is not a sourpuss, afraid to face the future You give me! (31:25)

Oh Lord, when I speak, may I speak in wisdom — not folly. Please let the teaching of kindness be on my tongue! (31:26)

Heavenly Father, train my eyes to see what the needs of my own household are — whether I am living alone or in a family — or with my own husband and children. Make me contented. And busy at the duties that You have assigned me — first at home and then outside as YOU enable. (31:27)

God, please make a woman with physical and spiritual children who rise up and bless me because of YOU. Whether or not you have given me a flesh and blood husband — or the gift of singleness — may I be a praise testimony to You -- may I please You first in all things. (31:28-29)

God, I know that as the years pass that any physical or intellectual charms are deceitful and outward beauty is unavailing, but I know God that a woman who fears the LORD, shall be praised. Make me that woman Father! (31:30-31)

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