“She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.” Proverbs 31:20

“To relieve their necessities. Her designs are generous and noble; for she labours not only to supply her own and her household’s necessities, or to support her own state, much less to feed her pride and luxury; but that she may have wherewith to supply the wants of others, who crave or need her assistance. Which also procures God’s blessing upon her husband and children, and whole family, to whom, by this means, she brings both honour and advantage.” (Benson Commentary)

When a woman has small children and helps her husband, she may not have time to do these things. Her focus needs to be on her husband, children, and home, and this is alright! There’s a time for everything. As her children grow older, she can begin to help others when she sees a need. When a woman in the church has a baby, her older daughters can help her prepare a meal for the new mother. I spend a lot of time helping with my grandchildren. I also help neighbours when they need help. My health isn’t great, but I do what I can. Most of my energy these days goes to my husband, home, and grandchildren. God doesn’t expect you to do more than you are able. However, work on having a generous attitude towards others.

“Her designs are generous and noble; for she labours not only to supply her own and her household necessities, or to support her own state, much less to feed her pride and luxury, but that she may have wherewith to supply the wants of others who crave or need her assistance; which also procures God’s blessing upon her husband, and children, and whole family, to whom, by this means, she brings both honour and advantage.” (Matthew Poole’s Commentary)

My mom loved feeding others. Her gift was hospitality. In turn, my sisters and I all love to feed others. (I haven’t done it much lately due to my health and all of my grandchildren!) Your children need to see you caring for others. When someone online that you’ve been following and love their writings has a need, maybe chip in a few dollars if you’re able. Many are hurting these days. Help as many as possible. Be the hands and feet of Jesus.

“She stretcheth out her hand to the poor,…. Her liberality is very extensive, reaches to many, and at a distance; it is done with great cheerfulness and readiness; to do good and communicate, she forgets not, it being acceptable to her Lord and husband, Hebrews 13:16; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy; she gives with both hands, liberally and largely. It may be applied to the church, giving spiritual food by her ministers to those who are poor in spirit, spiritually poor and needy, and who hunger and thirst after righteousness.” (Gill’s Commentary)

Many require spiritual food these days. Speak truth whenever you are able. My mission field these days is my grandchildren and my neighbours. I pray for all of them daily. I speak truth to them whenever I can. I also love teaching God’s beautiful truths to women online. I hope that if you are an older woman, you are doing this too. So many younger women need to be taught the truths of biblical womanhood (Titus 2:3-5). Pray that the Lord will give you opportunities to give financially, spiritually, physically, or any other way He may choose. Remember, we reap what we sow.

Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.
Galatians 6:7

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