“She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.” – Proverbs 31:25
What a powerful image for us in our season of menopause. This isn’t a picture of a woman who has it all together, but a woman whose trust in God is so profound that she is not afraid of the future. Let’s break this down.
Clothed with Strength and Dignity
This is not a physical outfit but a spiritual one. Strength is not the absence of struggle, but the resilience to get through it. Dignity is the deep, internal knowledge of your worth as a daughter of the King, regardless of what your body is doing. You put on this clothing every morning when you choose faith over fear.
She Can Laugh at the Days to Come
This is the fruit of being clothed in strength and dignity. It’s not a laugh of naivety, but a laugh of profound trust. It says, “I don’t know what tomorrow holds, but I know who holds tomorrow.” Can you imagine laughing at the thought of a hot flash? Or mood swing? This is the freedom God offers us—a peace so deep that it produces joy, even in uncertainty.
Today, see yourself putting on this spiritual clothing. You are strong. You are dignified. And by God’s grace, you can face the future with a spirit of joyful trust.