How To Be A GODLY Wife (Series): In Closing....10 Rules For A Happy Marriage

This has been such a fun series. In my research, I have learned some things about being a godly wife. And yes, even I had to repent of some things myself. As this series draws to a close, I pray that there has been something written that will help you, my friend, in your quest of becoming or being the godly wife that God has called you to be. Our roles are important - don't ever think they aren't. God created us with purpose to be that one our husbands can count on when they can't count on anyone else. Don't abuse that trust and position. If your husband is stumbling, make sure you aren't the block that sits in his way, but the steady hand that helps him gain his footing.

With that said, I would like to close with this list of 10 things to do in marriage. I found this while searching around on the web, and it's biblically based. I think these 10 things are wonderful rules to live by. I haven't vetted the whole site, but these 10 things I have and they get two thumbs up from me.

I pray that God leads, guides, and blesses each of you in the roles you play in your family and to your men tremendously....

Love,

Deidra

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TEN BIBLICAL RULES FOR A HAPPY MARRIAGE  

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Never bring up mistakes of the past. Stop criticizing others or it will come back on you. If you forgive others, you will be forgiven.

(Luke 6:37)

Neglect the whole world rather than each other. And how do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul in the process?

(Mark 8:36)

Never go to sleep with an argument unsettled. And don’t sin by letting anger gain control over you. Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry.

(Ephesians 4:26)

At least once a day, try to say something complimentary to your spouse. Gentle words bring life and health; a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.

(Proverbs 15:4)

Never meet without an affectionate welcome. Kiss me again and  again, your love is sweeter than wine.

(Song of Solomon 1:2)

“For richer or poorer” – rejoice in every moment that God has given you together. A bowl of soup with someone you love is better than steak with someone you hate.

(Proverbs 15:17)

If you have a choice between making yourself or your mate look good, choose your mate. Do not withhold good from those who deserve it when it’s in your power to help them.

(Proverbs 3:27)

If they’re breathing, your mate will eventually offend you. Learn to forgive. I am warning you, if another believer sins, rebuke him; then if he repents, forgive him. Even if he wrongs you seven times a day and each time turns again and asks forgiveness, forgive him.

(Luke 17:3,4)

Don’t use faith, the Bible, or God as a hammer. God did not send His Son into the world to condemn it, but to save it.

(John 3:17)

Let love be your guidepost. Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. Love does not demand its own way. Love is not irritable and it keeps no record of when it has been wronged.

(1 Corinthians 13:4,5)

-Taken from Journey Of Soul And Spirit