Jeremiah 32:27 - Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me?
~ WHAT THIS IS NOT! ~
WHO IS THE PASTORS WIFE?
I am someone who believes and lives by:
1st-Peter 3:1 (GNB) - Wives, in the same way be submissive to your husbands so that, if any of them do not believe the word, they may be won over without words by the behavior of their wives,
3:2- when they see the purity and reverence of your lives.
I have yet to personally meet anyone else who lives by this scripture. (Although I have heard one or two on radio programs, but I did not catch their names.) Curious how people so freely omit verses that they don't agree with, isn't it?
In case you have in mind to email me and try to convince me of the error of my ways, why don't you read on and see if living by this scripture isn't every bit as much biblical as the usual favorites such as:
Matthew 7:12 - (NIV) "So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you,..."
Matthew 22:37 - (GNB) and "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind."
I cannot recall hearing any controversy regarding these two scriptures found in Matthew. But I guarantee that if you mention "Wives,...be submissive to your husbands..." that the response will be anything but a unanimous "that's right!"
My stand point is, either the Bible in it's entirety is correct, or none of it is. Every word of God that I have applied in my life has worked. Obviously, I have not applied any of it perfectly nor have I applied all of God's word (but I am working on it).
~ THE PASTORS WIFE ~
IT WORKS!!! It is a great system for marriage. There is one person in charge so there is never any confusion or arguments on a variety of topics that married people frequently have so much trouble with. My husband and I do not argue.
There is never any doubt in the children's minds of who is in charge. The rewards of peace, incredible love, a home that is truly a haven from the world is worth the price of putting someone else's (your husband's) needs/wants above your own.
Frankly, it is not always easy to be submissive. But it is sooo worth it. Please do not misinterpret this to mean that my needs are not taken care of. Quite to the contrary. By my agreeing to be a submissive wife, I contribute to aligning our lives up with what God wants from us.
There is no greater joy for me then to do what God would have me to do. I have lived the majority of my life seeking to fulfill my own personal desires which have led to heartaches and headaches.
Thank God I now have a Godly husband who agrees to be the head of our family and who supports me in a relationship as God designed husband and wife to be. My heart's desire is being fulfilled because of my relationship with him.
It is my passion to experience God's presence in my every day life and because of my relationship with my husband my relationship with God is what I have been looking for my entire life.
Wives I promise you...if you learn what God wants you to do and then do it, your needs will be filled on a most wonderful, nurturing level of supernatural proportions that you cannot believe, without you having to engage in any negative conduct such as nagging.
~ REASONS FOR A WIFE TO BE SUBMISSIVE "BEYOND" BECAUSE GOD SAID SO ~
Ladies, this is not a debate forum. I am not here to change you. If God wants you changed, he will do the changing himself. As for myself and my marriage, we have a saying in our family. "If it isn't broke, don't fix it!" If you are blessed with a happy marriage, then we have allot in common.
However it is Gods will that we help younger women have a more fulfilled relationship with their families. For their sake, their children's sake and their husbands. So Gods word will not be dishonored.
Titus 2:3 - Older women likewise are to be reverent in their behavior, not malicious gossips nor enslaved to much wine, teaching what is good,
Titus 2:4 - so that they may encourage the young women to love their husbands, to love their children,
Titus 2:5 - to be sensible, pure, workers at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be dishonored.
Now, after reading the last verse, put the telephone down and listen for a moment before quitting your job. A little common sense is required before making that phone call.
I myself work outside of the home. If you and your husband are content with your working a job, like I said before: If it isn't broke, don't fix it!
On the other hand, if your holding a position outside the home is creating distention within your marriage, It's time to kiss the job goodbye. Nothing is worth that.
But as far as working, If you have your husbands blessing, I'm sure you have Gods blessing also: GNB (Good News Bible)
Proverbs 31:10 How hard it is to find a capable wife! She is worth far more than jewels!
Proverbs 31:11 Her husband puts his confidence in her, and he will never be poor.
Proverbs 31:12 As long as she lives, she does him good and never harm.
Proverbs 31:13 She keeps herself busy making wool and linen cloth.
Proverbs 31:14 She brings home food from out-of-the-way places, as merchant ships do.
Proverbs 31:15 She gets up before daylight to prepare food for her family and to tell her servant women what to do.
Proverbs 31:16 She looks at land and buys it, and with money she has earned she plants a vineyard.
Proverbs 31:17 She is a hard worker, strong and industrious.
Proverbs 31:18 She knows the value of everything she makes, and works late into the night.
Proverbs 31:19 She spins her own thread and weaves her own cloth.
Proverbs 31:20 She is generous to the poor and needy.
Proverbs 31:21 She doesn't worry when it snows, because her family has warm clothing.
Proverbs 31:22 She makes bedspreads and wears clothes of fine purple linen.
Proverbs 31:23 Her husband is well known, one of the leading citizens.
Proverbs 31:24 She makes clothes and belts, and sells them to merchants.
Proverbs 31:25 She is strong and respected and not afraid of the future.
Proverbs 31:26 She speaks with a gentle wisdom.
Proverbs 31:27 She is always busy and looks after her family's needs.
Proverbs 31:28 Her children show their appreciation, and her husband praises her.
Proverbs 31:29 He says, "Many women are good wives, but you are the best of them all."
Proverbs 31:30 Charm is deceptive and beauty disappears, but a woman who honors the LORD should be praised.
Proverbs 31:31 Give her credit for all she does. She deserves the respect of everyone.
If I can help by answering any questions you have, that is exactly what God commands older women to do for younger women. The only problem is, you might envision that you are talking to a little old lady with blue hair. Please don't be deceived. I'm not!
I am an ordinary person, as is my husband, that loves God with all our heart. Chances are I'm not much older than "you" are. Chances are again, I could be younger.
This of course is a mystery. As the secret agents used to say in the movies: "I could tell ya, but then I'd have to kill ya! *grin* (okay, maybe not that extreme)
But, What I can offer you is this: I'm not perfect, I've made mistakes and maybe you could benefit from my experience. Or Maybe I can share with you how to achieve the totally peaceful and happy marriage I am living right now through following Gods word.
Most of all I will try to point out what God thinks about your situation. After all, It is not important what I think, only what I know! And I know that nothing is impossible for God.
I will admit that there are instances that divorce is truly needed. I am not a judge and do not have the wisdom to advise you to do so. But I do have the wisdom to tell you to put your problems second to God. Seek him first. Ask him and things can be made better than you ever dreamed.
Matthew 6:33 - "But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
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