Last week, I asked my Twitter and Facebook friends to send me their married-related New Year's resolutions. And I have to say, it was so wonderful reading them all. I applaud the ladies that have chosen to participate - they were willing to be vulnerable with themselves and with their marriage, willing to be true and honest with themselves, took the time to reflect on how they could be better wives, and they did not mind sharing it with you.
Needless to say, it makes my heart extremely happy when I see wives wanting to experience marriage at a powerful level, by acknowledging what they have the power to do, to be the best spouse.
I hope you can gather some tips from these wonderful ladies, I have!
Needless to say, it makes my heart extremely happy when I see wives wanting to experience marriage at a powerful level, by acknowledging what they have the power to do, to be the best spouse.
I hope you can gather some tips from these wonderful ladies, I have!
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| Photo Credit: Picturesque Photography by Amanda |
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Married Lady #1 - @LeniKei (IG) | Married 5 months
My new years resolution for 2014 would be to not focus so much on what he doesn't do, but focus on what he does! I want to believe the best in my husband even if things don't always look like it!
Married Lady #2 - @JuliaPost (IG) | Married 4 years & 5 months
My top one, I'd say, is to serve my husband more, in ways that truly minister to him specifically--not in the ways that minister to me, but the ways that speak just to him. I want to serve him better! | Read more from Julia on her blog, Planted In Love & keep up with her on Twitter
Married Lady #3 - @MrsByrd4711 (IG) | Married 2 weeks
Recognize and appreciate all the things my husband does for me, even the little things.
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Married Lady #4 - @KelseyVanKirk (IG) | Married 4 years & 11 months
1) Write love notes and leave them around the house 2) Give him random "just because" gifts to make him feel special 3) Tell him often what I love about WHO he is, not just WHAT he does 4) Hug him as soon as he walks in the door 5) Start a new hobby with him. 6) Plan a special date for HIM every month. | Read more from Kelsey on her blog, At Home With Love & keep up with her on Twitter
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Married Lady #5 - MaryKate | Married 4 years & 7 months
1) I will become a better friend for him to have fun with, someone who does not judge so he can come to me with any problem. 2) I will strive harder to keep things less hectic so our time spent together can be stress free and fun. 3) I will strive to pray for him and our family daily no matter where we are or what the circumstances are. 4) I will strive to become a better woman of God so I can make the bond stronger for us as a couple in the church. Also gonna spoil him a bit more and show him more appreciation for his hard work.
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Married Lady #6 - @Laydeeran (IG) | Married 10 years & 9 months
1) Keep Jesus the center of our relationship. I honestly believe because we had Christ in the beginning of our marriage we were able to surpass all the trials that newly married couple encountered. 2) Keep it exciting. Something I've learned early on is that our bodies belong to our spouse. Continue to date your spouse. Make time out of your busy schedules to spend alone time with one another. 3) Don't be afraid to say "I'm sorry" "I was wrong" etc. Don't leave each other angry or upset, not even overnight. Resolve all issues so that you can sleep and wake in peace. 4) Communicate. Don't leave your spouse guessing what you want or what you are trying to say.
5) Not to stress over our finances. Stressing out only puts a strain on our
marriage and I don't want to be the cause of any hardships in our
relationship. I know that God is in control and the blessings will flow
in all areas (including finances) as long as we continue to tithe
faithfully. 6) Realize James is the King and head of our household. I need to
submit myself and understand that Gods blessings will flow from Him to
my husband first then to me, and finally to our children.
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Married Lady #7 - Lena | Married 3 years & 7 months
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All these beautiful ladies have so much we can learn from. If you're a wife, and you want a better marriage, begin to reflect on what YOU can do to be a better spouse. I know change is hard, but not changing is costly. We all have the power to be wonderful spouses, if we take the time to do so.
I hope that the testimonies of these role model wives will give you ideas of what you can do to contribute to a happy marriage.
