A Proverbs 31 Wife

Becoming the Wife God Created Me To Be

  • About
    • Popular Posts
    • Shop
      • Food Preservation Made Simple
      • Becoming a Virtuous Woman in a Modern World: Set Apart
      • Beautiful Hair ~ Lilla Rose
    • Advertise
    • Contact
  • Faith & Family
  • Recipes
  • Home and Garden
  • Healthy Living
  • Frugal Living
  • DIY -Crafts & Decor
   

Considering Each Other

Disclaimer: A Proverbs 31 Wife uses Affiliate links and ads to support this site. Read full disclosure here.

March 10, 2013 by Kendra 24 Comments

One thing that helps a marriage is considering each other. It’s so easy to just do what we want and forget the others wants and wishes. Dear hubby is a great example of considering each other.

Considering each other in love

Since I’ve been on this Reboot diet, it’s been a little hard being around food. Obviously hubby cannot starve while I am dieting, so I fix normal food for him. He will often take his food and eat in another room, or wait until I leave the kitchen to eat.

The other day I heard him on the phone talking, and I hear “well, I don’t think we will come, Kendra has been on this..” He was turning down a chance to get-together with his family, out of consideration for me.

I really like his family as well, and I don’t want my diet to get in the way of life. So we went, every-one else ate, and I sat in my little corner sipping juice. Spending time with his family is wonderful, so I enjoyed it as well, even though I wasn’t eating.

Hubby’s example of considering each other got me to thinking. How many misunderstandings and arguments could be avoided, if we would just take the time and effort to consider each other?

I think this should apply to live in general as well. When we are considering each other we are no longer focusing on ourselves, but on the wants and needs of others. Is this not what Christ did for us? He took on the form of man and all the selfishness of mankind that came with it. Yet he considered not himself, but the whole picture and the will of the Father, thus laying down his life for sinners.

Marriage can be such an example of Christ if we allow him into our lives. In many ways, we can show Christ in our marriage by considering each other, by putting the each others needs above our own, through forgiveness and acceptance of each others faults. I could go on and on. 🙂

So tell me, in what way has your spouse shown Christ to you?

On to the Matrimonial Monday link-up. I would love for you to share any posts that relate to being a Godly Wife. And please visit each other, this is a party after all! 🙂



Sharing this here: The Better Mom, Modest Mondays, What Joy is Mine, Alabaster Jar, A Momma Story

(Visited 156 times, 1 visits today)
Tweet
Pin13
Share2
15 Shares

Filed Under: Faith & Family

Respectful opinions are always welcome

  1. Heidi says

    March 11, 2013 at 12:03 am

    This is a nice story. Even if not on a diet I think we need to consider each other more.

    Reply
    • Kendra says

      March 11, 2013 at 11:52 am

      Oh certainly!

      Reply
  2. Nicole Becker says

    March 11, 2013 at 1:23 am

    That is so great that you and your hubby have a great marriage!! Wish mine was like that!

    Reply
    • Kendra says

      March 11, 2013 at 11:39 am

      Our marriage is wonderful. But we have to work at it and hard. At least in our case, we get out of our marriage, what we put into it.

      Reply
  3. Ugochi says

    March 11, 2013 at 8:57 am

    My husband mostly steps in to help when I am overwhelmed with chores. He always wants to relieve me of any burden in any way he can. Thanks for sharing this and thanks again Kay for another party, have a super blessed week!

    Reply
    • Kendra says

      March 11, 2013 at 10:01 am

      That’s wonderful that he can see you need help. I usually have to ask, but I figure that’s ok too 🙂

      Reply
  4. Beth says

    March 11, 2013 at 10:40 am

    This is a great reminder to me, Kendra. Although it’s something we all should know as Christians, but sometimes I let it sit on the back-burner and let my desires sit on the front! 🙂 My hubby shows Christ to me every time I see him share his faith with our waitress/waiter and invite him or her to our church. Before we eat our meal, he’ll ask them how he can pray for them. He is so talented at being friendly and making new friends that I can tell this gesture brightens our waitress or waiter’s day. Thanks for hosting Matrimonial Monday!

    Reply
    • Martha A. Galvan says

      March 19, 2013 at 9:51 pm

      Beautiful.
      YOu are very Blessed.

      Reply
  5. bluecottonmemory says

    March 11, 2013 at 11:04 am

    It’s the little things and the big things of consideration that show value. As a mother of 5 sons, it warms my heart that you value his family – that is a beautiful consideration. This morning on holiday he helped straighten the kitchen while I made muffins and sausage:) Or when he brings me a diet Dr Pepper:) Or when he asks about my day and is engaged in the telling of it:)

    Reply
    • Kendra says

      March 11, 2013 at 11:37 am

      Those are wonderful considerations!
      One area we both struggle at is listening, unfortunately.

      Reply
      • Martha A. Galvan says

        March 19, 2013 at 9:58 pm

        I have a listening problem as well.
        David, my guy friend, (I’m too old for a boy friend)well, he is a great listener.
        I have learned to focus on listening better from him.

        Have a wonderful day!!!

        Reply
  6. Julia says

    March 11, 2013 at 12:03 pm

    Hello my friend! I haven’t stopped in to “see you” lately. Hope you are doing well. Sounds like you have a great husband! I think mine showed me Christ when he jumped right in to help care for our twins right after they were born. Even the nurses were impressed! I never would have dreamed he would have done that… and it made me love him that much more.

    Julia

    Reply
  7. Laurie Collett says

    March 11, 2013 at 2:54 pm

    My husband shows me his love in so many little and not-so-little ways. Thank God that He brought us together. Thanks for the great post & for hosting, & God bless.

    Reply
  8. Jacki M says

    March 11, 2013 at 3:03 pm

    My husband gets up extra early to do his workout so he doesn’t take time away from the family when we are all awake. Then after his workout is completed, if we are still all sleeping…he will help tidy up the kitchen.

    I am blessed!

    Reply
    • Kendra says

      March 11, 2013 at 7:14 pm

      You do have a wonderful man!

      Reply
    • Martha A. Galvan says

      March 19, 2013 at 9:59 pm

      Wow!!!
      He’s a keeper!!!

      U r Blessed!!!

      Reply
  9. Paula V says

    March 11, 2013 at 3:41 pm

    Most excellent post. Marriage is the relationship God created that mimics our relationship with God and Jesus. There’s an opportunity every day to be His light. I fail many a times but I’m striving all for His glory…to be the wife HE intended and not what I have in my sight.

    Reply
    • Kendra says

      March 11, 2013 at 7:13 pm

      I know! When you think about how marriage was truly meant to be, we can clearly see our Christian walk.
      We are human, so we will fail, but we are called to strive everyday, just like you said. Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
  10. Susan Alban says

    March 11, 2013 at 9:44 pm

    I really enjoyed this post. Thank you for sharing it. My husband has been doing so much for me lately that he normally would do and I appreciate it so much!

    Reply
  11. HD says

    March 14, 2013 at 2:57 am

    That is the key to a happy marriage. Always follow Christ by serving your companion and putting their needs first. However, it is important to value yourself also and not stop building yourself. You cannot love fully if you have no love of self.

    Reply
  12. Tiffany Winner says

    March 15, 2013 at 4:28 pm

    an much-needed reminder for me today, thanks!

    Reply
  13. Wendy Pence says

    March 17, 2013 at 9:01 pm

    My husband & I try to consider each other a lot. Sometimes the hustle and bustle of life gets in the way. But, we try. And that’s all I think you can ask from your partner.

    Reply
    • Kendra says

      March 17, 2013 at 10:54 pm

      That’s for sure. And when the focus is on each other rather than self, then if the other one isn’t as considerate or kind as they ought, then it is easy to overlook and forgive.

      Reply
  14. Martha says

    March 19, 2013 at 8:00 pm

    I am divorced. And I can say, that our Lord was not invited to our marriage. I invited HIM to be part of our marriage, but the husband did not.
    We were married in a church, Catholic, all of our family to wittness. However after a year of marriage I was attending Mass alone.
    Kids came, and still just me and the kids attending church.
    I know how it is to have Our Lord be included in the wedding and more importantly in the marriage.

    I have been seeing a wonderful Christian man, and to see him pray with me. And to see his Faith in our Lord, is a Blessing. Yes, I am happy.

    *I still read your marriage notes even if I am no longer married**

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.


about-small Hello, my name is Kendra. I am married to an amazing young man named Jason, and together we have 3 boys! Here at A Proverbs 31 Wife, you will find posts on homemaking, natural living, marriage, and motherhood. My goal is to uplift and inspire Christian wives and Mothers. {Read More}

 

300x250 Affiliate Planner Ad

 

 

DHgate cheap fashion jewelry

RawGeneration.com!

Reader Favorites

  • How to Get Rid of Washer Stink - Front Loader MoldHow to Get Rid of Washer Stink – Front Loader Mold
  • Best Sloppy Joe Recipe ~Your New Family Favorite!Best Sloppy Joe Recipe ~Your New Family Favorite!
  • Packing an Organized SuitcasePacking an Organized Suitcase
  • Don't Let a Drowned Phone Ruin Your Summer Fun!Don’t Let a Drowned Phone Ruin Your Summer Fun!
  • How to Remove the Stink from Kitchen TowelsHow to Remove the Stink from Kitchen Towels


Terms and Conditions

All content belongs to blog owner and may not reproduced in any form without permission. Please click through to see full terms and earnings disclosure.

A Proverbs 31 Wife is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking A Proverbs 31 Wife to (amazon.com, or endless.com, MYHABIT.com, SmallParts.com, or AmazonWireless.com).

Grab my Button!

AProbervs31Wife.com
<a href="http://www.aproverbs31wife.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://aproverbs31wife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Jason-and-Kendra-1.jpg" alt="AProverbs31Wife.com" width="150" height="150" /></a>
Copyright 2021, A Proverbs 31 Wife. All Rights Reserved.
Custom design by Pixel Me Designs