Did you know God desires that we walk in unity, especially in our marriages? You may be thinking, “you don’t know my husband” or “never going to happen”. The truth is, we can’t change other people, but we can always improve ourselves! It is God’s intent that our marriages are to be an example on the earth that shows the world what the relationship between Christ and the Church is to like (Ephesians 5:23-33). Our role as wives plays an important part of that plan.
The Bible gives us specific principles we can follow to bring unity into our marriages, but the choice is ours! As you read through God’s instructions to wives from 1 Peter 3, consider your marriage and areas you may want to strengthen and improve upon.
Submit to your husband: this is a mutual arrangement and a voluntary attitude of cooperating. This willingness to yield has the power to draw your husband to Christ.
Have pure conduct: Sincere, forthright and looking out for their best.
Have modest conduct: Are you dressing for other men’s attention? Are you flirtatious?
Have a reverence for your husband: Honor, praise, thank and show your appreciation to him.
Don’t be consumed with your external appearance: Everyone wants to look their best, but don’t let it your main concern. God is more concerned with the inner beauty of your heart that comes from time spent with Him.
Focus on the condition of your heart: Our relationship with God has an impact on our relationship with our husband.
Don’t live in fear: Trust God and seek peace. Don’t be anxious or fretful. (Philippians 4:6-7).
Be loving: Sympathetic, compassionate and nice. A little kindness goes a long way.
Don’t retaliate: Choose your words carefully and keep your tongue free from evil and deceit.
Pray for your husband: This is your calling!
OUR choices and OUR behavior have great influence and hold much power in our marriages. Let’s consider them both carefully. All marriages have room for improvement. We all want to be the godly wives that God has called us to be. Let’s challenge ourselves to begin today!
Here are a few things to think and to pray about in your quiet time with God:
What area do you most want to work on in your marriage?
Read 1 Peter 3. What speaks to your heart the most from this chapter?
Spend some time in prayer for your marriage and your husband.
When we humble ourselves in the Lord, great things begin to happen. Seek God’s BEST for your marriage!
