Beauty Doesn't Last

Hey everyone, sorry I didn’t write anything last week. Seems like time is just going by so quickly; the week just got away from me! Anyway, so I have been praying for the Lord to use this blog and me to help enrich all of your lives. So I give you this:

“Who can find a virtuous and capable wife? She is more precious than rubies…  Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last; but a woman who fears the Lord will be greatly praised.”

                                   Proverbs 31

As a wife, it is our duty to love our husbands. We are to work hard for our family. I’ll be the first one to tell you that I’m still working on waking up early, preparing breakfast, and keeping the house clean. The point is though, that I am working on those things. I have such a desire to please the Lord and my husband. I want to be the best wife that I can be, because in return, I know that my husband will want to be the best that he can be. My greatest desire is to be a Proverbs 31 kind of woman.

I know that this has been short, but I pray that you will read Proverbs 31. It isn’t very long, but I know that it will be a blessing to you. Hide its words in your heart and strive everyday to be the kind of woman that God wants you to be!

Also, I encourage you to watch this video. It will change your marriage and probably your life! :) (Just click on the words.)

Sex is a part of the Gospel?

As always, let me know if you have any questions or anything else you'd like to read about. I love feedback!

"Let marriage be held in honor among all..." Hebrews 13:4

Submission?

As I was reading and studying today, I came across an article that really opened my eyes. It talked about the husband’s responsibility to love his wife, as Christ loves the church. In return, wives, we must willingly obey our husbands in everything, just as the church obeys Christ (Ephesians 5:24). 

A wife’s responsibility to her husband is mentioned many times in the Word. Ladies, it’s so important for us to listen to and obey our husband’s authority. The Lord has made him the head of our household for a reason. God would never tell us to do something unless he truly thought it would be beneficial to us. He loves us so much and he only wants the very best for us. When you cheerfully submit to your husband, you are submitting to the Lord. 

You will find that there is much more harmony in your marriage when you build your husband up and follow his lead. If your marriage is struggling, try obeying your husband and tell him how much you appreciate him caring for you and providing for you.

Husbands don’t forget to love on your wife, everyday. Tell her that you love and appreciate her.

I pray that my words, along with The Word, will enrich your marriage. I know that my blogs are short, but they're meant to give your marriage a quick boost and spark thought!  :)

As always, let me know if you have any questions or if there’s anything else you’d like to read about.

Here's the link to the article if you'd like to read it :)

http://bible.org/seriespage/what-every-wife-needs-know

"Let marriage be held in honor among all..." Hebrews 13:4

How do I love thee?

So, what is it that first caused you to fall in love with your Love? Was it their looks or their appearance? The way they talked or carried themselves… or perhaps, their laugh or personality? Whatever it was, is that trait gone now?

When I was young, I was told many times, by married women that I looked up to, to make a list of all of the traits that I expected my future husband to have. Eventually, I made my list and prayed about it, many times. My husband has every single trait I wrote on that list. Every single one. God is so good. 

I guess what I’m trying to say is, no matter how long you’ve been married, if you look closely, you’ll see that your Love has still got it. Most of the traits that cause us to fall in love are so rooted into their very being, it's not something that they'll stop doing or stop being. I don’t believe that people can just “fall out of love.” If you were ever truly in love, it never goes away. It may take some digging, a lot of talking to each other, maybe some crying and maybe some counseling… but it’s still there. Don’t give up on love. I know that’s cliché, but it’s good advice! 

I encourage you all to remember, daily, what made you want to say “I do” in the first place. I also encourage every ‘single’ person reading this to make a list! Write down every single trait you expect to see in your future spouse, and be specific. Don’t forget to pray and talk to God about it. You won’t regret it!

Tell your Love that you love them, everyday! Don't assume that they already know you love them. 

Let me know of any questions or other topics that you’d like you read about. :)

"Let marriage be held in honor among all..." Hebrews 13:4