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Abigail's
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June
15, 2000 |
| Woman was made as a helper for man, a companion
made for intimacy. Even with the intimate relationship that Adam had with God, he was
alone. And even now, when we have a relationship with God we still have our family, our
spouse, our children, our church, to keep us from being alone. God made us for one
another, as helpers and companions for each other. The
closeness and intimacy of husband and wife is just a dark shadow of the love and closeness
of God. He knows me completely. |
Are you a helper to your husband? Do you pray for him, for his needs, for
his relationship with God? Look beyond yourself, and nourish your relationship with God,
then reach out to your husband with the love of God. Renew your spiritual intimacy and
sense of belonging to God, and extend that to your husband. Make him feel as he belongs
with you, belongs in your home and family. Nourish yourself through praising God and
nourish your husband with love and understanding. Nourish your marriage. |
"18The Lord God
said, 'It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.' 20So
the man gave names to all the livestock, the birds of the air and all the beasts of the
field.
But for Adam no suitable helper was found. 21So the Lord God caused the man to
fall into a deep sleep; and while he was sleeping, he took one of the man's ribs and
closed up the place with flesh. 22Then the Lord God mad a woman from the rib he
had taken out of the man, and he brought her to the man."
Genesis 2:18, 20-22 (NIV) |
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June 22, 2000 |
| In reading through the proverbs again, some of the sayings seem to have
more meaning to me right now. When I read Proverbs 21:9 I was convicted to not quarrel. I
am not by nature, given to arguing, but I do like things to be my way. Sometimes at the
expense of peace in our home. Peace and quiet are more important, more desired than
elaborate meals. Put God's priorities in your home. |
Cultivate quiet (not easy to do with young children in the house LOL),
with cooperation and few words. Learn to listen, to your husband and your children. Speak
softly and calmly. Ask God for help. I know without Him I do not easily stay calm or
quiet. Listen to God, too. You are a blessing to your husband in many ways: prudence,
peace, support and encouragement, nutrition. Make your house a home. |
"Better a dry crust with peace and quiet than a house full of
feasting, with strife." Proverbs 17:1
"He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the Lord."
Proverbs 18:22
"Houses and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is from the
Lord." Proverbs 19:14
"Better to live on a corner of the roof than share a house with a quarrelsome
wife." Proverbs 21:9 |
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