Submitted life, happy wife: The journey to happiness begins with submission

 A woman after God's heart desires to be chaste/ pure in all she lets in and projects out.  She contends for the gospel by gently, faithfully supporting her man.  She does not criticize him, but finds him delightful in his humor, diligence, and whatever the outcomes: his attempts to be the hands and feet of Jesus.

Philippians 4

She stands with her husband as he stands firm, constantly praying and even when he appears to be at fault, continuing to pray and stand beside him.  In a sense, in his place yet, never over-stepping his position.  

v3 I am to be a loyal yokefellow; this is my character as God's child, trusting Him ultimately, and as Chris's wife, I:

v4 Rejoice in the Lord always, and praise Chris often. I smile and choose to be happy/ grateful to make plans with him.  To hear his ideas and "siempre gumby" be flexible to him (mold to him faithfully).

v5 My gentleness towards him and his children is evident.  I have no reason to fear and lash-out, for the Lord is near.

v6  I am prayerful in everything, petitioning God for him and my family.  I know God as provider, and I put no undue pressure on Chris.  I am full of thanksgiving, His praises are constantly, and in all situations, on my lips.  I praise God for provision and for Chris, and I praise Chris often.  (God has ______ through Chris, and I am thankful for his obedience to be a vessel of God.)

v7 The peace of God, which passes all understanding, guards my heart and mind.  There is no bitterness, hard-heartedness, fear, for my survival or my children's: mentally, spiritually, or physically, because I am confident in Christ.  

v8  I meditate on and speak words that are full of God's grace, which is true, noble, right, pure (chaste), lovely, admirable, excellent and praiseworthy.  I emanate praise and I bring the atmosphere of praise where I go.  

v9 I seek to put into practice what I'm learning, allowing grace for those in a different place.  I have peace in me because God directs me.  

Lord, help me to rejoice in contentment for what I have, while believing for more.  Help me to understand and figure that out in the moments of the day.  I choose praise.  I choose praiseworthy.  I am your delight and I delight in You.  I praise you God.  Thank you for being patient with me.


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