My marriage post today is a bit different than usual. But I know there are many young ladies who read this site as well and I wanted to talk to them today. Dear single ladies, are you praying for your future husband? Not as in “Lord send me a man!” but praying for his soul. I remember reading Proverbs 31 as a young woman and the 12th verse really stood out to me. She will do him good and not […]
What do I Stand for? A Look at Beliefs
Disclaimer: A Proverbs 31 Wife uses Affiliate links and ads to support this site. Read full disclosure here.Give us clear vision, that we may know where to stand and what to stand for – because unless we stand for something, we shall fall for anything. ~ Peter Marshall, US Senate Chaplain 1947 Have you ever looked at yourself and asked “What do I stand for?” Have you ever seriously considered what your actions are telling the world? Sometimes I just go along with the flow and forget, that I as a Christian truly do stand for something […]
How to find my Identity…
Disclaimer: A Proverbs 31 Wife uses Affiliate links and ads to support this site. Read full disclosure here.How does one find their identity? Is it in the family they were born into, the career they have chosen, their spouse, their church? Do you feel like you don’t have a personal identity and wonder how to find it? Maybe you have even Googled “How to find my identity”. Here’s the thing: If you are looking to identify with someone or something, then you are completely normal. You were created to identify with your creator. Created to seek out […]
Becoming a Submissive Wife
Disclaimer: A Proverbs 31 Wife uses Affiliate links and ads to support this site. Read full disclosure here.One thing I have been trying to work on lately is becoming a submissive wife. Not a door mat, or someone who just agrees with everything he says, but submissive. Becoming a Submissive Wife: Trust me, I am anything but a doormat. If I disagree with something or someone it is likely that I will walk away or state that we will have to “agree to disagree” because that isn’t my viewpoint at all. In cases where I hold in […]
Becoming a Godly Wife
Disclaimer: A Proverbs 31 Wife uses Affiliate links and ads to support this site. Read full disclosure here.Have you ever realized that what you put into your mind is what will come out? What you watch, and what you read will come out in your actions. So if your desire is to start becoming a Godly wife, then don’t you think it’s time to put those “dime novels” away and start filling your mind with Godly advice? In your journey to becoming a Godly wife, finding the right food for your mind is of great importance. […]
Little Things in Marriage
Disclaimer: A Proverbs 31 Wife uses Affiliate links and ads to support this site. Read full disclosure here.Have you ever noticed that it’s the little things in life that count? It’s the little things that can make or break your day. The big things get taken in stride, but day after day of something small can leave you with the best feeling ever, Or make you wish you could just go back to bed. 🙂 So, let’s use the little things to show our husband’s how much we love him. A Dozen Little Things you can […]
The Vows We Make
Disclaimer: A Proverbs 31 Wife uses Affiliate links and ads to support this site. Read full disclosure here.Today, I am thrilled to give you The Vows We Make, guest posted by Misty at Simply Helping Him. The vows we make to our husbands are often quickly forgotten. Sometimes it’s just a repeat after the preacher speech because we don’t truly think about what we’re saying. Have you taken a look at or thought about what your wedding vows were? This is the day that you stood before God and committed yourself to your husbands. What did you […]
Why Women Should Know How to Use a Power Drill
Disclaimer: A Proverbs 31 Wife uses Affiliate links and ads to support this site. Read full disclosure here.Today I’m going to talk about why women should know how to use a power drill! When something goes wrong, or breaks around the house; it’s pretty easy to add the item to the honey-do list and then nag about getting it done for the next year or so. I’m not saying men shouldn’t help around the house, or that they shouldn’t have a responsibility to fix things that go wrong. What I’m saying is, sometimes there are things that […]
He’s my Protector! MM#24
Disclaimer: A Proverbs 31 Wife uses Affiliate links and ads to support this site. Read full disclosure here.He’s my protector. I cannot count the times I hear words like these: “Be careful driving to work.” “Watch the roads tonight, they may be slick.” “Did you take your vitamins?” “See that poison ivy? Walk over here.” “Got your phone?” Ok, I think you get the idea. 🙂 All those comments and many others, he says to protect me or look out for me. But guess what? My nature finds them annoying. Be careful driving to work, and I’m […]
Can You Fall Out of Love?
Disclaimer: A Proverbs 31 Wife uses Affiliate links and ads to support this site. Read full disclosure here.Can a Couple Fall Out of Love? We hear the term “fall in love” used a lot, but do people fall out of love? Or does “falling” have anything to do with love? I’ve wonder about that for awhile now and I still really don’t have an answer. But I do know this, Love is a choice. I don’t think “warm and fuzzy” was how God felt when he sent his son for our redemption, and I’m positive that’s not […]
Thanks on a Thursday
Disclaimer: A Proverbs 31 Wife uses Affiliate links and ads to support this site. Read full disclosure here.So, I’ve had a rough week. Actually I should say month. After being there almost four years, I am quitting my current job at a childcare center in favor of better hours and better pay. I will now be a cleaning lady and babysitter. God has been good, giving me these positions. In fact I will be quitting work but not losing any income because I have cleaning and babysitting jobs all lined up. Why am I having a rough […]
Springtime!
Disclaimer: A Proverbs 31 Wife uses Affiliate links and ads to support this site. Read full disclosure here.With spring just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about the garden. Even if you only have room for a very small garden I would still recommend planting one. If you don’t want to till a garden in your backyard you can do like our neighbor and plant peppers and squash right in your front flower bed! Or if you are like a friend of mine who lives in an apartment, many plants do well in window boxes. […]