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October 2021  by

The Proverbs 31 Woman: What Is Her Why?

In our previous two posts on the Proverbs 31 woman, we’ve looked in detail at all the things this virtuous wife and mother does. But I think we can get so caught up in what she does that we sometimes forget her why. What she does is not as important as why she does it. And the culmination of these twelve verses shows us her motivation: she fears the Lord. “Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, but a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised” (Proverbs 31:30).

The fear of the Lord is simply a reverential awe that inspires holy submission to a loving God. This motivation guides the godly woman through all seasons of life. She sees the wisdom in obeying what God tells her to do and seeks to honor Him with her whole life. She knows Jesus is not just for Sundays and quiet times. Her relationship with the Lord influences her every decision.

As a result, she is a woman who is to be praised. Underscore this in your mind. She does not seek accolades; instead, they follow her choices. She is praiseworthy rather than cringeworthy. Instead of shying away from her, we can embrace her as an ideal for us today. We can relate to her values. We can admire her pluck. We can emulate her principles. And we can inspire others to do the same.

Sheologie was founded on this embracing of Proverbs 31 for today. To learn more about Sheologie, check out our about page. And if you’d like more resources on how to live as a woman of God, you can watch past Sheologie teachings on our website. We are here for you and want to see you, like the Proverbs 31 woman, find your why in the Lord Himself.

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Franchesca Bayne

Sheologie Director

Franchesca Bayne serves as Sheologie's program director by overseeing the daily operations of women's ministries and organizing and hosting programs/services such as prayer groups, connect groups, Bible study, retreats, outreach programs, and outbound communication. She also facilitates support services and/or performing community outreach to attract new members. Franchesca has an AS in accounting, BA in Christian Foundations, and MA in Christian Counseling.

She was born and raised in New Mexico, and is married to her best friend, pastor, and business partner. Together, they have two incredible teenagers, Maddie and Declan, who also serve in ministry. She has a heart for the people, the broken, the misunderstood, and the everyday people just like her. She loves to build community. Franchesca's spoken at many events and loves to share the light and love of Jesus in truth. Franchesca passionately lives to lead others to Christ as she follows Him and calls it "A Journey" as she lives out being a Christian in the many hats she wears: daughter, sister, auntie, mom, wife, pastors' wife, life coach, community leader, and friend. Her hobbies include, pick-up games of basketball, softball, canoeing, and international cooking styles. You can stop by her office anytime to say "Hi" and see what's next, or for prayer.

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Madison Newcomb

Sheologie Bible Study Coordinator

Madison was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She has a heart for both women's and children's ministry and loves seeing them eagerly pursue the gospel. Discipling those who God calls to her brings her pure joy. She is passionate about women finding their confidence and identity in Christ alone. Madison loves teaching kindergarteners in Calvary Kids on Sunday mornings, spending time with family and friends, gardening, and brunch.

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