Religion & Spirituality
Marriage is good for the body and good for the soul. A healthy marriage is a true blessing from God. However, it takes both, a husband and a wife, to have a thriving marriage. This week we are going to look at how 5 ways a wife can contribute to the health and wellbeing of a healthy, thriving marriage. Let's do it for our husbands and our children. As wives, we have an amazing opportunity and responsibility to love our husbands well. Let's look at Scripture to find out how we can grow as women of the Word and wives of strong character in order to be who God created us to be for our husbands. •••••••• In this episode you will not find advice on sexual intimacy with your husband. As I prayed about what i should speak on, I felt the Holy Spirit direct me away from sex. However, this would absolutely fall into the topic of “have fun with your husband.” BUT, what if you’ve done all you can do and you still feel a disconnect with your husband sexually? God creates us for intimacy. He created us to desire our mates and find satisfaction in one another sexually. Here’s an article written by Adele Martelle, a Therapist who specializes in Trauma Informed Treatment, Attachment Work, Dialectical and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Family Systems Approach. Check out her blog and special Valentines post on love makin’ ?! http://adelemartelle.com/sexshewantsittoo/ Resources His Needs, Her Needs Love & Respect Balance Study by Beth Jones Power of a Praying Wife 31 Days of Praying for Your Husband Scripture to Read Genesis 2-3 1 Peter 3:1-2 Proverbs 31 James 5:16 Ephesians 6:18 Ephesians 5:33 Proverbs 5:18, 12:4, 13:3, 19:13, 21:9 Psalm 62:5 Ecclesiastes 9:9 Titus 2:4 Check out Rising-Oaks.com for more resources and ways to connect! ALSO join our RO facebook group and be apart of the community of women growing in faith and learning how to live fully alive.