The Laundry Hour (with Jaime Williams)

So it seems I love talking about love languages lol. I just think it’s a helpful tool to personalize how we love, how we understand behaviors, and even how to apply the appropriate discipline based on how our children feel loved. One size does not fit all in the categories of loving, training, or disciplining.

Last week, we talked about the most important thing we can teach our children. This week, it seems...we’re talking about the most important thing we can teach our children LOL. I promise they’re different, but they definitely go hand in hand. (Scriptures I referenced: Judges 2:10, Deuteronomy 6:7, Acts 1:8, Jude 1:24-25). ♥️

There are so many things discussed and shared in the book of Proverbs, but it seems the most important take away is the fear of the Lord. Which means, that’s the most important thing we can teach or train our children in. Listen for some highly practical and transformational examples straight from God’s word of how we can teach our children how to fear the Lord.

Last week, we looked at what we’re called to BE and this week is all about what we’re called to DO! This revelation kind of blew my mind...just like our husbands sacrificial love for us makes us feel deeply loved, our husbands feel most respected though our submission. Our submission is a way of saying “I respect your authority and position in my life”. (Scriptures I referenced: Ephesians 5:22-24 and 33, John 14:15). ♥️

A study in Genesis 2 teaches us that woman were created FOR man, that wives were created FOR husbands. Created to help. Help them do what? Understanding this is at the core of understanding our purpose and mission in marriage, but also as women. (Scriptures I referenced: Genesis 2:15, 18-19, 22, Genesis 3, 1 Corinthians 7:16). ♥️

So last week we talked about how we are to train, but how do we do that through the gospel of grace? We must acknowledge and hold work and grace equally in our hands. Living by grace and through grace. (Scriptures I referenced: Philippians 2:12, John 15:5, Titus 3:5, Ephesians 2:8, James 2:17, 1 Corinthians 15:10)♥️.

Ever wonder why the Christian walk is referred to as a race or good fight? It requires endurance, perseverance, and training. Titus 2:4 says that older women are to train younger women on how to love their husbands and children. Now I’m not technically an older woman, but I’m just studying for myself and inviting you to listen along. AND to share your own studies with me through email ([email protected]). It’s always easier to train with others :)

I hope y’all have enjoyed this Loving God and Loving Others series like I have. Today I wanted to recap what we’ve discussed since January and share some examples as we seek to apply this to our lives going forward. This is our ultimate call and command. We can’t get this wrong.

It’s my husband’s birthday!!!!! So it’s only right that I spend today talking about how much I am grateful for and love him! You’ll also learn the story of how we met :) I hope this episode encourages your thoughts of love towards the husband God has given you! ♥️

James 5:16 says that confessing our sin to one another brings healing. I hope that you’ll pray for me as I pray for you. Today’s episode is a life update based on Matthew 23:23 ♥️. Hope it encourages you if you’re at all like me... and lose your way sometimes.