A Woman of Valor

By Eric S. Kingston
(Dedicated to all the women who showed me what true strength is)

A woman of valor makes the world change
Her strength is the content that guides through the days
Defined by her actions that bring light to all dreams
Valor is something that’s defined by her deeds.

Her valor is golden, sparkled, and gray
She stands up to the challenge no matter the way
It can’t be held back or defined by her age
Yes, a woman of valor makes the world change.

For valor’s not held by the young or the old
But by the deeds of the heart that give and unfold
It’s merit and honor that hold no disguise
Like the creation of being in the blessed Holy One’s eyes.

For valor is the color of the song of her soul
As she changes, creates, and turns light into gold
Divine is her presence, be it joyous or sad
— A Woman of Valor–

May offer little, but it will be all she has.
For only her heart will know the depths of her soul
That nurtures and blossom and forever unfolds
And holds in its essence new life and new gain
Yes.

A woman of valor makes the world change.
A woman of valor makes the world change.
A woman of valor makes the world change.

March has been declared Women’s History Month. From 1924 to this present day, there were and remain women who work tirelessly and consistently in the St. John Missionary Baptist Church. These are women who go without notoriety or fame and whose deeds, most likely, will not be announced on television, radio, or in the movies.

These are everyday women, who are too numerous to name and who just use their GOD-given talents to edify the Church, inspire others to do the same. They are prime examples of the virtuous woman mentioned in Proverbs 31. For their “worth is more than rubies.” These are St. John’s “women of valor,” and we thank GOD for sending each and every one of them!