The virtuous woman is indeed a rare find.  Not only is she strong in spirit, mind, and substance….she is physically fit.  She strengthens herself with an active lifestyle.  Although she has servants, she rolls up her sleeves and participates in physical work as well.   She intentionally chooses to remain active throughout the day.

She is the type of woman who would take the stairs rather than the elevator.  She would park a distance away from her destination so she could walk the rest of the way.   She would have a membership at the local gym, and she would workout 3-4 times per week.  She might be the runner or the power walker you see regularly in your neighborhood.  She is the woman we all admire.

The virtuous woman might seem a little intimidating, but God created each of us with all of the potential of being a virtuous woman.  The Scriptures tell us God took his time when he skillfully crafted and made the woman.  He had Solomon write her description as a pattern for us to follow today.  He would be an unjust God to give us a pattern that we could not follow.  She is attainable because her potential is already within us.  You're on this journey for a reason.  You are one step closer to fulfilling God's purpose for your life.  Your first step was awareness.   Your next step is a plan.    On a sheet of paper, write 3-5 things you can do with the resources you now have to become a person of strength (God's Woman of Virtue or God's Man of Valor).   (Repeat the GEM FOR TODAY several times throughout the day) 

GEM FOR TODAY:   Father, I thank You for giving me the power to become strong.  I am strengthened by an active lifestyle as I pursue the accomplishment of my goals.  (Men say) I AM A MAN OF VALOR AND I VALUE GOD'S PRICELESS WOMAN!!!  (Women say) I AM GOD'S PRICELESS WOMAN!!! In Jesus' Name, Amen