A heart that can be trusted

The first thing the passage says about the virtuous woman, right after praising her worth, is this: she can be trusted. The people around her can rest in her. Not because she's infallible, but because her heart is whole — she speaks the truth, keeps her word, doesn't play both sides. In a world where words mean so little, being a trustworthy woman is rare and beautiful. And that trustworthiness doesn't come from gritting your teeth and trying harder; it comes from a heart anchored in God. Whoever walks close to the Faithful One learns to be faithful. Today, ask yourself: do the people around you feel they can rest in your heart? Don't demand perfection of yourself — ask God for integrity. He turns unsteady hearts into safe havens for the people we love.