A Strong Woman vs. A Woman Of Strength

Proverbs 31:10 Who shall find a strong woman? the price of her is far, and from the last ends.
  

She believed she could so she did! - This attitude and proclamation was my all-time favorite drive. A strong woman believes that she's strong enough to face her journey... but a woman of strength has faith that it is in this journey that she will become strong!

God is so generous in giving strength to those who seek for it - humbling before God, admitting that our own capabilities are not enough to conquer everything. It's not really enough that you're just strong. Every woman could declare that they're but are they really a woman of strength? 

I've been enlightened by the poem written by Luke Easter. He emphasized that a strong woman is different from a woman of strength.

Sharing the first 3 stanzas...

A Strong Woman vs. A Woman Of Strength

A strong woman works out every day,
Pride in her appearance she portrays,
But a woman of strength kneels to pray,
Her soul in shape, God leading the way.

A strong woman claims she isn't afraid of anything,
Looking forward to challenges each day will bring,
Women of strength show courage in the midst of fear,
Declaring triumph through faith because God is near.

Strong women won't let anyone get the best of them,
So skilled in defenses even if they have to pretend,
Yet a woman of strength gives her best to everyone,
And even on a cloud filled day still bright as the sun.

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A woman of strength understands that it's not about material stuff,
Knowing that before becoming a diamond first she'll be in the rough.

A woman of strength concerns herself not with judgment from others,
And will not let business interfere with commitments as a wife and mother.

A woman of strength is assured trust in God will always carry her through,
And at the Creator's appointed time she'll receive all that is justly due.

The woman of strength realizes life's mistakes no matter how slim,
While thanking God for the blessings as she capitalizes on them.

A woman of strength knows God will catch her when she falls,
So when a situation arises again, she's not afraid to answer the call.

The woman of strength competes with an emotional sense of grace,
Understanding it's more important to run a Holy Spirit filled race.

A woman of strength knows it's in the journey she will become strong,
And the love of God is forever with her, no matter how difficult or long.

A woman of strength will compromise as a little give and take is needed,
Why? Because a lesson not learned the first time is soon to be repeated.

Wow! There's so much difference!Strength of a woman can be seen by her personality, perspective and spirituality. Circumstances reveal her character.

Are you sure that God is pleased on how you show your strength? Is it with complete reliance on Him?

A virtuous woman is a woman of strength - more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her.