A woman who really knows God will know that true spirituality is obeying God's recorded Word, not cultivating her "spiritual sensibilities."- p.59
I have known plenty of women, including extended family members, who claim to love the Lord, and yet, they are living in blatant disobedience to his commands. Jesus was very clear, "If ye love me, keep my commandments" (John 14:15)
There are also women in Christian circles who are very committed to their quiet time, women's ministries, prayer groups, etc. and yet we hear them gossiping, complaining, disrespecting their husbands, and more. "But he said, Yea rather, blessed [are] they that hear the word of God, and keep it" (Luke 11:28, emphasis added)
How many women (and I am speaking to myself here, too!) find themselves wondering, "what is God's will for me in this or that particular area?" God has provided an answer to that question! We can go to our husband and follow his direction. This is God's will for wives. Submission. Obedience. Trusting God through our husband's leadership. I should do all of this because Jesus modeled submission for me: "because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me" (John 5:30)
Trusting our husband's leadership can be scary! My natural tendency is to fear and question some of his decision making. But, again, if I am ultimately trusting in the Lord, then I do not need to fear! The Lord is leading my husband, who, in turn, is leading me. One verse that I have had to cling to again and again is: "The king's heart [is] in the hand of the LORD, [as] the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will" (Proverbs 21:1)
What did I learn from the "Crazy Lady?" Well, among other things, I need to really be careful to ensure that I am always trying to be his helper and not his conscience.
Ch.7
I think the letter, "Alone," is the most powerful message from the book thus far. After reading it, I was reminded, once again, how merciful God is! He has preserved my marriage even when I have made many of the same foolish choices that Carolyn made. How many times have I been cool toward my husband, waiting for him to "suffer" a little more (p.69). How many times have I let him know that I disapprove of his spending choices? More times than I care to admit!
By God's grace, I have learned in recent years to hold my tongue and trust the Lord. I am grateful that I've had time to practice this because we have some big changes coming up in the near future. Some of you know that my husband is facing a career change and our family may soon be relocating out of state. My husband is becoming more and more a Mr. Visionary (chapter 8). This is exciting... and unnerving!
As trying as it may be, I will do my best to keep that meek and quiet spirit which is in the sight of God of great price (1 Peter 3:4)
There are also women in Christian circles who are very committed to their quiet time, women's ministries, prayer groups, etc. and yet we hear them gossiping, complaining, disrespecting their husbands, and more. "But he said, Yea rather, blessed [are] they that hear the word of God, and keep it" (Luke 11:28, emphasis added)
How many women (and I am speaking to myself here, too!) find themselves wondering, "what is God's will for me in this or that particular area?" God has provided an answer to that question! We can go to our husband and follow his direction. This is God's will for wives. Submission. Obedience. Trusting God through our husband's leadership. I should do all of this because Jesus modeled submission for me: "because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me" (John 5:30)
Trusting our husband's leadership can be scary! My natural tendency is to fear and question some of his decision making. But, again, if I am ultimately trusting in the Lord, then I do not need to fear! The Lord is leading my husband, who, in turn, is leading me. One verse that I have had to cling to again and again is: "The king's heart [is] in the hand of the LORD, [as] the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will" (Proverbs 21:1)
What did I learn from the "Crazy Lady?" Well, among other things, I need to really be careful to ensure that I am always trying to be his helper and not his conscience.
Ch.7
I think the letter, "Alone," is the most powerful message from the book thus far. After reading it, I was reminded, once again, how merciful God is! He has preserved my marriage even when I have made many of the same foolish choices that Carolyn made. How many times have I been cool toward my husband, waiting for him to "suffer" a little more (p.69). How many times have I let him know that I disapprove of his spending choices? More times than I care to admit!
By God's grace, I have learned in recent years to hold my tongue and trust the Lord. I am grateful that I've had time to practice this because we have some big changes coming up in the near future. Some of you know that my husband is facing a career change and our family may soon be relocating out of state. My husband is becoming more and more a Mr. Visionary (chapter 8). This is exciting... and unnerving!
As trying as it may be, I will do my best to keep that meek and quiet spirit which is in the sight of God of great price (1 Peter 3:4)
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Thank you for all the Scripture. It is great to obvious how you have learned to hold your tongue when you could feel the "right" to say something - you are a woman committed to and immersing yourself in the Word of God. Thank you for your example. Thanks too for sharing about your upcoming life change. I will pray for you and your family. HIS,Chelle
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