Submissive wife?

Likewise, wives, be subject to your own husbands, so that even if some do not obey the word, they may be won without a word by the conduct of their wives, 2 when they see your respectful and pure conduct.
1 Peter 3:1-2 (ESV)  Isn't God's Word profound?  Some people may find submission to be a dirty word, but God is very knowlegeable.  Something I realize last week: actions have consequenses (good or bad) and consequences most of the time  have long arms, they affect the people around you ( husband, children, friends, extended family).  I have found that it is easy to submit when my husband is doing what I want him to do, it is easy to submit when I do not care enough about a given situation.  Very easy to submit under these circumstances, BUT what about when it is something I care very passionately about?  Well, I can assure you it isn't easy, and most times instinctively, I fail.  But on the days I do not fail, guess what happens.... God always works it out!!  ALWAYS!!!!  Sometimes, He shows me that the way I wanted to go was not the right way and sometimes my husband changes his mind, sometimes he goes ahead and I am proven right.  But God takes care of it.  These are the times when I have to look beyond my husband and keep trusting the Lord Jesus Christ.  As Samuel told Saul ' to obey is better than sacrifice!'  Trust the Lord and His Word He know what He is doing!!

New Year.

Good Morning Family;
Phil. 1:3 says " I thank God upon every remembrance of you" and indeed I do thank God for all of you, because you all have made an impact on my life.  In all of you, there is a God given inner source of strength; Ps. 27:1 says ....The Lord is the strength of my life, of whom shall I be afraid?  You all have strengths in different areas, and that's what makes you unique.  I want to encourage and challenge you this week.  Prov. 31:10 says; Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies.  I looked up synonyms for virtuous: blameless, clean-living, exemplary, faithful, guiltless, honest, honorable.  Initially, I thought it was enough that my husband thought me, a virtuous woman, and although that a good place to start, that's not enough.  It is more important for God to think of me as a virtuous woman. And guess what?  That's my challenge; For God to say 'well done, my good and virtuous woman' .  That is the greatest honor, I think.  So, here goes:  This week, let us vow to: 1.  Spend quality time with the Lord every morning, for the month (whenever you read this, count four weeks).  We need to start our day with Him, because He sets the standard!!! 2.  Let us work on one (yes just one, out of the million, lol) bad habit, that God brings to mind.  3.  Work on cementing a godly habit  4.Take some time off everyday just for you (no less than 10 minutes) {take a nap, read a pleasure book, paint your fingernails, call a friend} 5.  Practice talking to God throughout the day (you SHALL enjoy His company)  Let us work on these everyday this week, and watch God at work in our lives!!

For His Glory,
Brenda

New year, or just Another year?

I thought this statement so profound, when I first heard it.  Will 2011 be a new year or just another year?  I had not given much thought to the new year.  I knew it was around the corner,  and I was excited that the Lord had granted me the opportunity to see another year, but I had not given any thought to what I would do differently.  As my Sunday school teacher said you do not have to do anything at all, you do not have to change anything in order to have just another year.  That was an "Ahaa! moment. So I decided to reflect upon the past year.  The Lord had been good to me in 2010.  The family was healthy, the girls seem to be well adjusted.  Upon further reflection, I have to admit that the Lord also did some changes in my spiritual life.  I learned to care more for and about people than 2009, that for me was the biggest change, and I look forward to embracing that change even more in 2011.
Will 2011 be a new year or just another year?