Faith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for Christian Wives

For many of us a heart of thankfulness doesn’t come naturally. We may have grown up in a home where there was negativity, a sense of entitlement, or selfishness and therefore not taught to be thankful.

Our society and sinful nature does not promote being grateful but rather a focuses more on I want what they have or always wanting more.

We want to be that thankful woman who radiates joy and peace in her life. But, how did she get that way? Was she always thankful and it just came naturally for her? Or like so many of us, did she have to work at it? And if so, what did she do to change her way of thinking?

Join me as I share with you some practical steps on how we can all have a heart that cultivates thankfulness for lasting joy and peace in our life.

Let’s get started.

Ephesians 5:20

1 Peter 5:8

Ephesians 6:12

Colossians 3:1-2

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Habakkuk 3:17-18

Philippians 4:6-8

Hebrews 13:8

Romans 8:35, 37-39

James 1:17

Psalms 34:1

2 Corinthians 9:11

Psalms 95:2, 100:4

1 Chronicles 16:8

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Who wouldn't want to receive God's best for their marriage? As believers, we read about God and His blessings in scripture and we all want God’s best for our own lives. We want to receive His blessings for ourselves, our marriages and for our families.

But how do we do this? Does both you and your husband need to live nearly perfect lives to receive God’s best? Are you afraid that maybe you’ve made a mistake or too many mistakes and now this is impossible for you? 

Are we being a bit over presumptuous to even think we could receive His best? Or that maybe to seek God’s blessings in our lives is a part of the prosperity gospel that we have been warned to stay away from.

There is one simple truth, that I’m going to share with you today, in how we as believers can and do receive God’s best for ourselves and our marriages.

Let’s get started.

Genesis 2:18,22,24

Revelation 12:9

Proverbs 30:5

Psalms 19:7-11

John 14:26, 16:13

Romans 8:28

Malachi 3:8-10

Matthew 6:31-33

Genesis 37

Jeremiah 29:4, 7, 11

Deuteronomy 10:12-13

Psalms 34:8-10

Psalms 84:11-12

Referenced Episodes:

22-24 ~ What the Bible Says About Money as a Christian Couple

75 ~ Tithes & Offerings ~ Following God's Command as a Married Couple

🌷Marriage Prayer Journal for Wives ~ By following the daily focus and prompts in this journal, you will discover the power of scripture and the guidance of the Holy Spirit as you grow in your marriage. A perfect next step on your journey towards becoming the godly wife and woman you desire to be. Check it out and start your journey today.

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Welcome to the milestone 100th episode of the Faith Lived Out podcast! We're celebrating today with a special Q&A where I will be answering your questions on topics like conflict resolution, being supportive of husbands, controlling our tongues, and clarifying what it truly means to be a submissive wife.

Listen as we discuss real-life questions from listeners who struggle with feeling unseen in their marriage, whose husband seems distant from God, and one who wants to support her husband through depression and anxiety. We will chat about the importance of community, even when living remotely, and some advice on controlling our tongues with our husband.

Don't miss this enriching episode filled with wisdom, encouragement, and practical steps to deepen your faith and strengthen your marriage. 

Let get started.

1 Corinthians 1:10

Romans 15:5

Philippians 2:2

John 14:26

2 Timothy 1:7

Galatians 5:22

John 15:9-11

Matthew 15:18

Romans 8:5

Proverbs 31:26

1 Corinthians 10:13

Ephesians 5:22-24

Acts 5:29

Matthew 6:33

Romans 12:10

Ephesians 5:21

Referenced Episodes:

84/85 ~ 6 Steps to Resolving Conflict in Your Marriage 

38-41 ~ The Real Enemy in the Battle For Your Marriage

🌷Marriage Prayer Journal for Wives ~ By following the daily focus and prompts in this journal, you will discover the power of scripture and the guidance of the Holy Spirit as you grow in your marriage. A perfect next step on your journey towards becoming the godly wife and woman you desire to be. Check it out and start your journey today.

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To help with this, I'm sharing with you 4 best practices to cultivate a submissive relationship with your husband, and 4 behaviors that you would be wise to stay clear of.

Let’s get started.

Philippians 2:14

Proverbs 21:19

Ephesians 5:22

Psalms 49:3

Philippians 2:3

1 Peter 5:5

Ephesians 5:33

Psalms 44:21

Proverbs 19:5

Proverbs 31:11-12

Referenced Episode: 73 ~ What It Looks Like To Respect Your Husband

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🌷Marriage Prayer Journal for Wives ~ By following the daily focus and prompts in this journal, you will discover the power of scripture and the guidance of the Holy Spirit as you grow in your marriage. A perfect next step on your journey towards becoming the godly wife and woman you desire to be. Check it out and start your journey today.

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Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Scripture can be a bit vague as to how we are to treat those of the opposite sex. Couple that with our desire to push the limits, not wanting to hurt someone’s feelings, or society’s passion for attention and ever changing view on sex outside of marriage, and we can find ourselves in some pretty muddy water.

What was once thought of as outrageous or scandalous behavior with someone of the opposite sex, is now not only commonplace, but often encouraged. 

But as Christian woman and wives, where do we draw the line? What conduct or behavior is acceptable to God and how do we keep ourselves or our husbands from falling into the slippery slope of an affair?

Today we will look at God’s Word to bring us some clarity on what the expectation is in this, as well as some necessary boundaries to set in place to protect ourselves and our marriages.

Let’s get started.

1 Peter 3:2

Titus 2:4-5, 6-8

Colossians 1:22

1 Timothy 5:1-2

James 1:14-15

Proverbs 7:21

1 Corinthians 10:13

Acts 4:19-20

2 Corinthians 10:5

Proverbs 16:3

Mark 14:38

Proverbs 7:15, 23, 25-26

Proverbs 7:1-5

2 Thessalonians 3:3

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Hi girls, Today we're covering a topic that a member of our FB community has asked about and one that each of us will most likely face at one time or another in our marriages.

As submissive respectful wives, what do we do when our husband sins or is allowing a stumbling block in his life that can lead him down a destructive path? Hurting both himself and our family.

In this espisode we will look at what the Bible says about sin, judging others, the Holy Spirit’s role in this, and biblical reproof. All of which will help us with some practical steps as to what to do when our husband sins or allows stumbling blocks in his life.

Let's get started.

Scripture References

Matthew 7:1-5

James 4:12, 5:19-20

James 4:17

James 1:14-15

Romans 14:3

Proverbs 20:1

1 Peter 4:3

Matthew 9:10

Romans 14:13-15

Psalms 1:1

Hebrews 12:5-6, 11

Galatians 6:1

Proverbs 9:9-11

1 Corinthians 2:14

1 John 5:14-15

1 Corinthians 1:10

Romans 15:5

Philippians 4:6-7

Referenced Episode: #58 ~ How to Reprove Your Husband

🌷Marriage Prayer Journal for Wives ~ By following the daily focus and prompts in this journal, you will discover the power of scripture and the guidance of the Holy Spirit as you grow in your marriage. A perfect next step on your journey towards becoming the godly wife and woman you desire to be. Check it out and start your journey today.

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Last week we asked the question, are you suffering in an unhappy marriage? One where your husband is maybe unkind or unloving and you fear that you will be bound in a loveless difficult marriage forever?

We talked about some bad advice that is out there and even though it may seem biblical, it isn’t and will only lead you to more problems.

We also began to look at the hope and peace that we have in Christ. How He is always with us and ultimately in control of everything.

Today, we’re finishing our conversation as we chat about how through our trials, God is not only doing a work in us to strengthen our faith, but that as wives, we are in the unique position to be used for God's glory and purpose in reaching our husbands.

Let’s get started.

Scripture References

1 Peter 5:5-7

2 Corinthians 4:16-18

1 Samuel 25

Proverbs 19:21

Lamentations 3:37

Luke 22:10-13

Hebrews 13:5-6

James 1:2-4

I Peter 5:10

1 Peter 3:1-4

Colossians 3:18, 22-25

Referenced Episode: #71 ~ Abigail ~ A Picture of Strength, Faith, and Confidence in a Difficult Marriage

🌷Marriage Prayer Journal for Wives ~ By following the daily focus and prompts in this journal, you will discover the power of scripture and the guidance of the Holy Spirit as you grow in your marriage. A perfect next step on your journey towards becoming the godly wife and woman you desire to be. Check it out and start your journey today.

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Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Are you suffering in an unhappy marriage? One where your husband is maybe unkind, not the man you thought he was, unloving, or doesn’t consider your feelings?

Have you prayed to God, tried to change things, but nothing seems to work? Are you looking for a way out because you fear that you will be bound in a loveless difficult marriage forever?

If this is you, then I have two things for your today. One is a warning of bad advice that may sound good, may even appear biblical, but it isn’t and will only lead you down the wrong road.

The other is hope! Hope of God's truth, love, sovereignty, and wisdom to give you guidance and strength to see you through. 

Let’s get started.

Scripture References

1 Peter 2:21-24

Proverbs 3:11-12

1 Peter 4:12-13

1 Peter 2:18-20

1 Peter 1:6

Ecclesiastes 3:1-4

Romans 5:1-5

John 14:27

Romans 15:13

Psalms 94:19

Isaiah 40:31

🌷Marriage Prayer Journal for Wives ~ By following the daily focus and prompts in this journal, you will discover the power of scripture and the guidance of the Holy Spirit as you grow in your marriage. A perfect next step on your journey towards becoming the godly wife and woman you desire to be. Check it out and start your journey today.

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Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Are you praying but feel like God isn’t hearing your prayers because nothing is changing in your life? Have you lost hope in your prayers and therefore lost hope in your marriage ever being what you want it to be?

There is power in the Word of God and when we pray scripture, there is power in our prayers. The verses that we are going to begin to pray over your marriage today, are the basis for all marriages. They will apply to you in improving your marriage, no matter where you are in your relationship.

They are what a loving, strong, biblical marriage is based on and as you pray them, you will be inviting the Holy Spirit to come and to do a mighty work in your life. Are you ready for this?

Let’s get started.

Scripture References

James 5:16

Philippians 4:6-7

Psalms 99:9

1 John 1:9

Ephesians 5:20

Psalms 55:22

1 John 5:14-15

Romans 15:5

1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Colossians 1:9-11

2 Thessalonians 3:3

Ephesians 4:14-15

1 Peter 3:3-4

🌷Marriage Prayer Journal for Wives ~ By following the daily focus and prompts in this journal, you will discover the power of scripture, the guidance of the Holy Spirit, and grow in your marriage, as you begin your journey towards becoming the godly wife and woman you desire to be. Check it out and start your journey today.

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Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

In the last two episodes we have looked at how Christ loves the church as an example of what the husband's role is in marriage. Knowing that none of us can live up to the perfect love of Christ, we have also talked about what our realistic expectations of our husbands should be.

By knowing what their role is, having grace and mercy to understand that we are all a work in progress, by being encouraging, rather than fight against them, we can work together with our husbands to have the kind of loving marriage that God designed for us to have.

So join me as we finish up our journey of a realistic view of the husband’s role in marriage, what our expectations should be, and how we as wives can help to encourage a more Christlike love in our marriage.

Let’s get started.

Scripture References

Ephesians 5:23-33

Romans 8:38-39

Romans 5:8

Colossians 3:19

1 Peter 3:1-2, 7

Episode Reference

80 ~ Parents & In Laws ~ What To Do When They Make Life Difficult

🌷Marriage Prayer Journal for Wives ~ By following the daily focus and prompts in this journal, you will discover the power of scripture, the guidance of the Holy Spirit, and grow in your marriage, as you begin your journey towards becoming the godly wife and woman you desire to be. Check it out and start your journey today.

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