Love, respect and admiration. The three most important things for a husband to receive, yet often the three most difficult things for a wife to give.
In fact, right this moment, you may be thinking “But my husband doesn’t deserve my respect and admiration, much less my love!” …. “If you knew what he did last week/month/year, you would understand why I don’t respect him” ….. “He neglects my needs, so why should I bother fulfilling his” …. “He never compliments me, so why should I try to encourage him” … “I don’t think I love him anymore / I should have married someone else.”... and so on.
Friend, you are not alone. Although these are not thoughts we are proud of, and we may never speak them out loud, they are thoughts that can drip deadly poison into a marriage.
There is no such thing as a perfect husband, and at times husbands do behave in ways that chip away at their credibility or make it hard for a wife to respect them. Unfortunately this happens in way too many marriages to some degree, but when it becomes harder and harder to desire to meet our husband’s needs, even if for justified reasons, it is time to get back to the biblical basics of marriage, and time to believe that God can do what we think is impossible.
My Proverbs 31 devotion published today called Building Up Your Marriage talks about this topic of respecting the man we married, how a wife’s words can have powerful impact, and how God spoke to my heart about improving my marriage years ago. Today I’m giving away a copy of the book I referenced in the devotion called The Man Whisperer written my friend Rick Johnson (see below for how to enter to win).
All too often, respect is given if/when earned, not because God’s Word commands it, and I had fallen into that habit. Maybe you have too. In fact, most wives don’t really appreciate the fact that God commanded us to respect (much less submit) to our husbands! But it is still God’s command, nonetheless. And He always knows best.
My husband and I have been married for almost 23 years, and for many of those years, I struggled with giving these three gifts to my husband. I found it hard to willingly give gifts that my heart wanted to withhold. I felt I was justified in my disobedience to God’s command because of things that had happened, but when I began following God’s instruction, rather than my own emotions, I saw positive change in more ways than one.
A wife’s tendency is usually to want to change her husband in ways that she feels would make the marriage thrive and make her feel more fulfilled in the relationship, but I came across a quote recently that said this: “The most damaging problems are not solved by correcting behavior. They must be solved by a change of character, a change of morality, a change of heart.” Simply put, all the disrespect in the world can’t change a mans heart, but God can.
We have an important choice to make every day. We can choose to build up the men in our lives, or tear them down, But if we choose the latter, we have to also accept that as we are tearing down the man, we are simultaneously tearing down the marriage, and maybe even the family, as a result.
The enemy hates marriage, and he loves nothing more than to see them fall apart. Let’s bind together in breaking the cycle by inviting God to do amazing things in us, our husbands, and our marriages. I want to invite you to participate in this 14 day marriage challenge (weekdays only) in the hopes that God will use at least one of the fourteen posts to stir something in your heart.
Believe me, I will be working through this challenge right along with you, and hope we can encourage each other with our comments, transparency, and friendship. It may not be easy, and some challenges may step on our toes, but it will be worth it.
I will post a new post with an accompanying challenge each day to empower you to focus on your marriage in a brand new way. As a special incentive, I will be giving away several books by popular authors and possibly other items throughout the challenge, so check each daily posts to find out how to enter to win! If you are not a regular subscriber to my blog, you can sign up today (on the right sidebar) so you won’t miss any of the marriage posts. You can unsubscribe after the challenge if desired. If you are already a subscriber, you’re all set!
If your heart’s desire is for your marriage to become stronger than ever, you are ready to trust God in this adventure of marriage and you’re willing to truly believe in His power of restoration, then leave a quick comment that says “I’m in!” Just two words that will hopefully be the first step towards helping your marriage be the best it can be.
One random winner will be drawn from all the comments, and will win a copy of The Man Whisperer (winner announced Monday 3/11/13)
The ’14 Days To A Better Marriage’ Challenge begins on Monday, March 11th! Are you with me?
I love my husband and want to build him up daily.
I am in too. I don’t want to be the naggy wife anymore.
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I’M DEFINITELY IN! I need TO BEGIN TO BUILD MY HUSBAND OF 30 YRS. UP .. INSTEAD OF MOLD HIM INTO SOMEONE I FEEL HE SHOULD BE. LORD WITH YOUR HELP AND THIS TEACHING PLEASE MAKE ME AN OPEN VESSEL. AMEN.
I’m in. I’m ready to have the marriage God intends for me to have.
I’m in! I want to see God change me & my behavior!
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I have an awesome husband already. I’m in.
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I’m in. This is where I meant to post a comment to say – really need this more than words could express.
This is the area of my life I feel God is leading me to work on. I would love to receive a copy of this book to pray over and allow God to lead me down this path to live the life He has chosen for me. Thank you for the offer! May God bless you for helping all of us!
I’m in! Looking forward to the challenge!
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I’m in! Thank you Tracie!
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I’m in! Praying God to open my heart and mind during this 14 day challenge.
I’m in! I love my husband and I love our marriage, but there are times when all i want to do is lash out at him! Praying God opens my heart and mind during this challenge.
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I’m in!!!!! Just finishing the bible study “For Women Only” so I’m looking forward to continuing this journey.
I’m all in! I look forward to better understanding God’s will for a marriage relationship rather than what I perceive one to be. Let’s go!
I’m in! My husband and I are currently working on rebuilding our marriage after hitting rock bottom and nearly divorcing. God is doing amazing things in both of us and we are praying that he uses our story of forgiveness and redemption to reach people in our town. Thank you!!!!!
Thank You Tracie. This is perfect timing. I have been struggling in my marriage for the last 4 years. My husband has had an affair and several unhealthy opposite sex relationships. We have been married 23 years too. You hit the nail on the head it gets harder to Love when you feel disrespected. We have came a long way. I have done lots of digging my heels into loving God. My husband stopped going to Church with me and our Daughter 4 years ago. I keep praying he will find his way back to God’s house. My husband is in the Oilfield so he has a lot of bad influencing relationships. He drinks more than ever. He is gone a lot too. But God has told me to be an example of Jesus. I pray and get in the presence of God everyday. I Love God so much. We have a 9 yr old beautiful little girl. I am trying to have a pleasant child life in our home. We are very respectful in front of her. He supports me on disipline and I do the same with him. I praise God everyday that he has seen us thru some of the darkest days of our life. I had a worrible child life, lived in a divorced home, child abuse, foster home too. Looking forward to your study.
Sherrie…..praying for you and your family. I am so sorry that you have been and are going through so much. I know how hard it can be at times. Always remember the love that you have with God. I am lifting you up and will hold you in my prayers every day.
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I believe when the kids leave home there was a renewel in our marriage. We only had each other in the house so we did grow “closer” again. I appreciate my husband more as did he appreciate me more. We also do Bible reading together now.
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I’m in! Found your blog through Proverbs 31 website. This is excellent timing as my husband and I are about to leave for our church’s marriage retreat. This helped to prepare my heart for what is ahead.
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I’m in!! There is always room for improving in my marriage, and I’m so pleased that there is an opportunity to be intentional about making things even better. I have a wonderful husband.
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I’m in as well! Thank you, Tracie!
Sounds like a great 2 weeks for marriage improvement!
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God is so good…you don’t know how much I needed to read this blog today!!! I am in and will sincerely commit to your challenges and pray God will bless and honor the commitment and my marriage!
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I’m in! God bless and help Tracie and everyone who reads this blog and accept the challenge!
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I’m in! Bless you for desiring to build up women in their marriages! So needed!
I’m so excited and can’t wait to start! Just started reading your Blog – thank you for doing what you do, it truly makes a difference.
I’m in! I need this kind of encouragement and biblical guidance desperately right now. Thank you for being willing.
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I’m in! i really need this topic! more perspective about marriages, I’m thriving to restore my marriage, and thank you for your great post today..
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My husband and I just celebrated our 40th anniversary. I love him dearly but I know I need to be a much better wife (encourager, friend, lover, sounding board, etc.) than I am. God has blessed me with a wonderful husband and to give Him the glory, I must be the wife God intended for me to be.
Thank you for today’s devotional.
I’m in. I sure do need this! My word for the year is love and the month of March ma intention is to love my husband, so God brought this to me just at the right time. No surprise there.
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I have no doubt this will be deleted because the language is not…churchy. It’s real. Forgive me.
You’re a gifted author, you really are. And your message is helping countless women…but I am not one of them. Love? Respect? Why is it that so much emphasis is placed on the wife? It seems as if the marriage fails, the common Christian cliche’ is that the blame rests on the woman. She didn’t respect, submit, prostate herself enough. I cannot even touch Christian books that pertains to marriage because cuts too deeply and is out of touch with reality.
Some marriages are beyond repair. I’m not saying GOD is unable to intervene, but because He gives free-will to both marriage partners, not everyone makes the right choices. I am currently married to a passive-aggressive man who uses manipulation to control the actions of those around him. He uses and withholds affection and SEX (yes, you read right) for a desired outcome. He’s emotionally unstable; if I show a glimpse of weakness, a single tear, he’ll take control of the situation and one-up me. His story, his pain, becomes the focus and soon *I* have to comfort a sobbing him; I have to be the strong one at all times. He doesn’t protect me or the kids, not from the gossips in his family or from the gossips in town. In fact, he goes out of his way to be nice to them…just so they like him. He’s a chronic liar. And for years I’ve questioned his sexual orientation (especially after we went through a 3 month dry spell, and he was texting his best friend six times a day.) I could go on, but I hope I highlighted the main points.
I have fasted, prayed, read most Christian woman’s marriage book (but they all sound the same), repented of my words and actions…ripped him a new orifice and repented some more. All my energy was on changing me… If I did this right or that right, he would love me, but all he did was mess with my head. This has been going on for 17 years. I recently found my journal from the early years of my marriage and it gave me chills. The details changed, but the drama did not. It’s been the same games, day after day, year after year. If I continue for another 17 years…I. Can. Expect. This. And if I stay, quite frankly I deserve it.
So before you delete away, I ask you: is there any Christian writer who has bypassed the simple, “We’re busy, fell out of love, didn’t honor each other…But God convicted me…” and has walked through hell to return with a story the some of us can relate to? Again, you’re a great writer and you’ve helped untold women. But I need to hear from someone who has been there- a place where the greatest wounds are from person who’s supposed to love you the most. I need to hear from someone whose experience with God in this particular matter is as silent as mine. I need to know I am not alone.
Okay, I’ve vented.
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I am sorry for what you are going through. And you are correct, you can only change so much of your outlook and perspective. I know there are resources available that you are searching for, though I honestly don’t have any coming to mind right away for me. I do want to recommend that you call Focus on the Family. While they emphasize a Biblical point-of-view, they’re very realisitic about the different aspects and abuses/neglect in a family, be it phsycial, sexual, emotional, or spiritual. They should be able to guide you better than I could.
Amy,
I have been going through something similar and have often wondered the same, why is it always up to the wife. It’s not. Under the New Covenant, there is neither Jew, nor Gentile, Male nor Female, but we are all looked at as one, new creatures in Christ.
I am dealing with a man not wanting to be with a sick person, who has said that he realized he won’t go to hell if he divorced. He hates sick people (this said in the counselors office).
We have been married going on 13 years and have 2 children. I can’t help what has happened to me, nor can I undertstand our church not even helping me all these years while he remains active and even in a ministerial situation. I am staying with a friend while my kids have to stay at the house.
I am saying all of this to tell you I get you. I don’t understand all this and why God has allowed so much to happen. Let’s pray for each other and our situations. I know that no one in the church as a whole really wants to look at these type of situations. It will take the Holy Spirit to work in us and in our spouses.
Amy,
No your never alone ,because HE carry you daily… same situations has happen to many of us time after time. I went through a lot my self .. Being abuse verbal , mental and physical is not what I expected when I said “I Do”. But, don’t walk backwards into the thought because it will never let you mind forget what you have already overcame to this point. Pray and ask God to do his will upon your husband , Even the impossible to humankind can be possible to God. He can do all the changes for you. Pray for your husbands weakness daily and encourage him to pray with you. I will lift you up in my prayers. Hope that God will show you light ..
Amy, sweet sister…my heart breaks for you. I wish I could reach through this computer and just give you the biggest hug! But maybe my words can help instead. I have been with my husband for 12 years. And for the majority of those 12 years, I had to deal with verbal/emotional abuse. He would cut me down – in private and in public – without any thought. There are other things he did that are not my place to tell but through it all, I just simply loved him. That’s it. Oh, don’t get me wrong. We argued (he has this way to make me feel like it was MY fault for whatever wrong HE did). We would go through periods where we were extremely distant. Just 9 months ago, we had another bombshell try to tear our marriage apart. And, this time, it almost did. I was tired. I was fed up. Why should I have to be the one to always be supportive, understanding, always forgiving, blah blah blah. I was ready to give up because I was TIRED of hurting. I went to a friend of mine and poured out my heart to her. Her reply was very simple. Go to my room, close my door, turn on some worships songs and worship Christ. And I did. And that gave me enough strength for just ONE MORE DAY….and so I repeated the process with the same results. Now, I’m not saying it was easy peasy from there on. Oh no. Satan would throw every dart he could at me – still does. But, that’s when I rebuke him and then praise God. 🙂 I did searches online for blogs encouraging other wives and devotionals and all sorts of stuff. And I continued to pray and worship our Heavenly Father. During this, I found one video on youtube that was immensely helpful to me (here’s the link: https://youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ZACkRe_W4Gg ) . I cried like a baby when I watched it and knew Christ was trying to reach me. See, Amy, we have to approach these situations different than a non believer. Because we reach a point where we know there’s nothing else that can fix this except God. And something else we have to remind ourselves is that God’s timing is perfect. We want results ASAP but that doesn’t usually go with God’s timing. Know what I mean? Something I would continually pray (and still do) is for the Lord to soften my husband’s heart. And also, to soften mine. To soften my responses to him when his words would cut me so deep at times, I could hardly breathe. To show him grace and forgive even though he may not “deserve” it. Like Christ has shown me. To love him. Because Christ loves my husband many times more than I ever could! I’m not going to tell you there’s a quick fix for this. Because there’s not. But, perhaps, this may give you some hope. My husband has come a LONG way these last 9 months. He’s becoming more attentive, more gentle, more complimentary (honestly, I can’t remember the last time he put me down)…he’s changing. He’ll send me a text from work just to say “Hey.” There are times when I think the worse because I’m afraid to hope that he’s changed but I am continuing to trust God. Because I’m His little girl (as are you)…and sweetheart, He’s gonna hold us through this all. Don’t give up. Will be praying for you! And I hope you watch the video. 🙂
Amy I’m sorry for the hurt and pain that you are feeling, but I have been married for 28yrs this August and have been going through a pain in me that I can’t seem to get rid of for the last 20yrs. When I found out what my Husband had done not once but twice years inbetween each other, the first time it felt like if someone had just died in my life, forgiving him and trying to go on but not being able to forget. Disliking myself and not doing what I should of done ( Left ), but for some reason God only knows. Then again it happens about 2 to 3 yrs. past and I’m still here, not having any one to talk to or share this with and can’t even do that because I feel like I’m the most worst person in the world, stupid etc. What I can tell you what is helping me is listening to the Daily Auto Bible daily, prayer and seeking God to help me daily I give the Lord an hour or more a day sometimes less and he does answer prayer and hears our cries. But I tell you my husband is lucky that he is here today because I did have a gun pointed right at him and because I am not a killer I could not do it. So don’t give up he’s there waiting with open arms cry to him let him put his arms around you. Will have you in my prayers <3
I love what Heather said. It is hard. It is unfair. But we are called to this life for a reason. I am holding you in my prayers. Don’t give up. Trust God especially when it is hard.
You’re not alone! I have had so many issues with Christian marriage seminars that brought more pain than hope.
I was ready to walk out several times in the past few years, but I feel that I have to try everything I can to honor God; as I wrote in my post, I have had to harden my heart to survive, and my husband is not abusive or a bad man, he is just, simply, most often not there. Let us all pray for each other and expect God to work miracles in our hearts, whatever happens in our marriages.
Check out Pam Rosell and her ministry. That’s a hard road to walk, but God can sustain you…I too am in a tough marriage (although quite different from yours) I go to a Christian counselor. He’s like a compass to me, keeping me focused on what I have control over…myself. All the rest is up to God, especially if your husband is a believer. Praying for healing, and a hedge of protection around your children.
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Thanks. I’m in for your challenge.
Sounds like a great book! Would love to win it. I read a book titled Love and Respect, author Rev. Emerson Eggerichs Ph.D.Powerful, based on Ephesians chapter 5 verses 22-33 which explains how men and women different basic needs. Laura
I’m in- looking forward to it!
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I would like to sign up for your challenge!
I am totally in! God’s timing is so perfect. Your post today is exactly what I shared with our Moms Bible study last night. Thank you so much for sharing. Blessings.
I’m in!! Thank you!!!
Loved this post! I’m in 🙂
I love how God places those steps in front of you, all you have to do is take it. Here I am, and I’m going to take the step. As always, couldn’t be better timing. Thank you!
I’m in! This post spoke to my heart. God says for a husband to llove his wife as Christ loved the church. This must be extremely hard sometimes. Can’t wait to see what God has in store through this challenge :))).
I’m in! I really want God to change my heart towards my husband.
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I’m in!!! I am a newlywed and I want to start this marriage on the right foot. We have both been so critically hurt in our lives that though we are deeply in love with one another we can “snap” and tear each other down. Once things have been said, it is hard to un-hear. I am desperate to start learning ways to uplift my husband even among my stess on the job and my sometimes lacking mood and energy level. I married him because he is a wonderful man. I married him because I know God made us for each other. Divorce is not an option and I want to be able to supplement our young marriage in a positive way..NOW! (-:
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I’m in…part of me says “why bother? It’s not like he would do anything like this for me/us”…which is all the more reason to do it!
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I’m in, and passing this info along to the rest of the ladies in my family!
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I’m in…but, I often wonder why so much emphasis is placed on the wife’s role rather than what a husband can do to improve the marriage.
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You have no idea how much I needed to read your devotion and blog post today. Unfortunately my husband and I started off this morning with a little disagreement. Bring on the 14 day challenge…I need it!!
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Even after 30 years of a very good marriage, I still need the reminder to speak life into my husband instead of death. Why? Because I have a tongue! (As do all of us.) And as James said, “…no human being can tame the tongue.” But, oh, how I pray that during your 14 day challenge, I will use my tongue for more respect and praise toward the one that the Father has given me to share life.
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I’m in … we struggle with the love/respect issue more than I care to admit.
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I’m in – because I’m ready to give up!! My husband lost his job two years ago and that has sent him into a downward spiral. He refuses to go to church, drinks every night, and has become despondent. He refuses to admit he has a problem and says it will all change once he finds another job. Our teenage son is so discouraged by what his father has “become” and it breaks my heart. Pride!! I have prayed for God to open his eyes to see his blessings. Honestly some days, I just want to take the kids and leave – hoping that will wake him up to all he is missing. Please pray for us!
Lisa, Hi I went through something just like you … I gave up on my marriage, walk away and filed for a divorce.. Don’t do it !!! Pray for him ,and continue to seek God no matter what. At that time I was not a Christian.. God , put in my path a man that took my heart and yet I never saw it until we separated its been 5 yrs. ago that we went different direction. But , God has put him back in my path for a reason and even though we are just friends. God will take care of the rest…Don’t leave you husband in the fire..FIREPROOF
I’m looking forward to this challenge. God has blessed our marriage, but I’m open to new ways to increase those blessings!
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I am in! Thank you for encouraging and challenging us to be the wives God has called us to be!
I’m in! With God anything is possible.
I’m in! Thank you for encouraging all of us!
I am in… I am so looking forward to this. I really do want to build up my marriage. There have been so many hurts but I know my God can restore..
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I’m in! This comes just at the right time in my marriage. Thank you for sharing these insights.
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I’m in. WOW, do I need this now. After 26 years my kids are moving on and out. I’m looking at my husband going, now who are you and why did we get together and now what do we do. As always God sends just what I need just when I need it. Thank you for this study. Looking forward to his blessings from this.
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I’m in! I want to learn to speak my husbands language. Thank you. We will be married 14 years in spring.
Tracie ,I’m in!! I am not married, but I want to restore, a new relationship with my ex of 8yrs. that has came back into my life after being apart 5yrs from each other. My heart has not change with the way it feels but due to interruptions in our lives we went separate ways. And now he has ask that we be friends before anything else. He has been hurt and has close up to relationships and has ask to please be friends and then see what happens. He is very cold, doesn’t trust just anybody. I want to be that wife one day that can give those 3 gifts unconditionally to this man. Can you help me as well!!! Texas
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I’m in! I love my husband dearly. He is a perfect gift from God 🙂 It is ME that needs work in my marriage.
I’m in. Tough words to read, but I need to hear it and be renewed in my mind and heart! Thanks you for the challenge. I am looking forward to the next 14 days!!!
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I’m in!! I could definately use the help! Need to make these changes in my life for the marriage God intends!!
I’M IN! I have been married for 14 years, and just “dong” on me that I expect 100% from my husband and I am only giving 50%. For 12 years of that marriage he was so manipulative and controlling that now I think that I deserve to be treated like a queen so he can make up for it. But the truth is, if I said I forgave him and he has changed his ways, I should too be giving 100% and help him be the man God wants him to be. I had not realized the big role we play as wives. Tracy, once again, I AM IN!
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I have had strongholds going on in my marriage, Trusting again after almost 2 years of a secret and lies that have tore our world apart. I have finally forgive him, but seems like I do want to change him to suit me. I have delt with irresponsible ways for 20 yrs and now after his lies I am willing to trow him away and make him pay for hurting me and tearing my heart out. I never thought my husband would lie to me over such petty stuff. He didn’t go out on me or anything, but he betrayed that trust and hurt hisself more than anything as far as the lie goes.
But how do you pick up and go on with out watching every move he makes and condeming him for everything he does? I had gotten so use to watching him and trying to figure out if he is lieing or not that I can’t get out of that mood swing, I know I still love him but I also know that I can’t go on with the fussing and fighting any longer. I have been praying to look at him in a different way and love him again like i should, but then he does something I don’t like or says something the wrong way and here we go. you said it this way, no you said it that way. OMGosh, it is never ending and he has not come as clean on his end as I want him to, I want to serve God with all my heart and I want my husband to do it with me. But we are not on the same page, I fear the Lord and want to please him but my husband is coming between my pleasing God by haveing to deal with him and his faults. Is there any hope or my marriage or are we done for sure??????
You’re not done! Pray when you feel angry at him before you respond and remember that forgiveness is about seeing him the way Jesus sees him. Give it some more time and let this 14 day challenge help you. God can redeem anyone and any marriage! You may be the one God uses to bring your husband to full repentance if you do it God’s way and not your fleshly way. Ok, now I’m preaching to myself too!!
The way I dealt with the lies the best was to know God had it. I put him in God’s hand and didn’t try to sneak around and find out what he did or didn’t lie about. I believed that God saw it all and had it in control. What I needed to know, God would reveal. Trust God, not man. I trusted that whatever my husband did wrong, God would handle. He did.
I’m in!
As I write these words, I’M IN!, I look back on the journey my husband and I have taken over the past 21 years, but especially at the past 4 and a half, and say a prayer of thanksgiving. There was a time when he and I were standing at the edge of the abyss, looking into nothingness for our life together. After his affairs, several emotional and one physical, letting our marriage go would certainly be how the world advised me, and even some in my family and church family would have suggested I proceed. But as I looked at where he and I had arrived, I realized that it was not my decision to make-I was not putting an expiration date on our marriage. And praise God, my husband wanted no expiration date either. We realized that we had forgotten to intentionally connect with one another: he had his interests, I had mine. And we made the joint decision to be a part of each others life: I joined his game group and he came to my life group. We have continued to be intentional when it comes to our marriage. We aren’t joined at the hip-that would be excruciating for us both, but we make certain that we do things together-just the two of us-that we have friends together-other couples who encourage and affirm one another. The result-as we look at the next change in our lives coming up in a year as we send our last son off to his own life, we are excited to see the new adventures we will experience-together. You can bring your marriage back-not on your own-but by working through your own issues to come to a place of respect, encouragement, and life-giving to your spouse.
I’m in, with a bit of trpidation mixed with excitement for what God will do!
I’m in…..so glad I stumbled upon this…God works in mysterious ways.
I’m in!! I definitely need this marriage challenge. I know that instead of building my husband up, I’ve more often than not been “tearing him down.” I also need to work through some issues caused by actions he now regrets and that I have not allowed God to help me work through the hurt and resentment these actions have caused. My husband is a good man who follows God. After his actions, he has become much closer to God and has changed in ways I, and others, see. He truly desires to do God’s work and to live his life according to God’s word. I need to work hard on forgiveness and on giving him respect and love that he deserves.
This really spoke to me today! This challenge is one that I need to do!!! Count me in!!!
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I’m all the way in!! Wanda
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I’m in Tracie! How appropriate that this was the devotional today, on my husband’s birthday! Thank you for this opportunity to help me change and become my husband’s #1 supporter 🙂
I’m in! I subscribe to the Proverbs 31 Ministries Encouragement for Toady emails and I will have to admit that I have just been filing them away lately and telling myself that I was too busy at work to take the time to read them each day. Well last night my husband lost his temper (as he can do often) and lashed out (not physically, but verbally) at me. This instance wasn’t even as bad as most can be but this time it really hit me hard. I yelled back instead of being the better person and turning the other check and then we both just went to bed without saying another word. Horrible thoughts went through my head, things that I don’t even want to admit. I started to cry to myself and then I started to pray. At that moment I also realized that I have not been praying everyday lately, so I had a long conversation with God last night just asking him to guide me through this, to help me find the right steps, to give me some encouragement. I promised Him that I would come into work and read my Proverbs 31 devotional this morning (and each morning to follow) and I was surprised (though I don’t know why), God had directly answered my prayer – the title of the devotional was Building Up Your Marriage. This was exactly what I was praying for last night when I again felt the lowest of low. I read it this morning and immediately felt encouraged, then I saw the link to visit Tracie’s Blog to participate in her 14 Days to a Better Marriage challenge & I knew that was the next step in the right direction!! So Tracie, I just want to thank you for providing me this encouragement this morning and for helping get me back on track with my relationship with God & my husband. If I don’t have a strong & healthy relationship with God, my Father, than how can I expect to have a strong & healthy relationship with the other main man in my life, my husband? God Bless you & thank you for your encouraging and heartfelt words that truly touched my heart today and I am sure also helped many other women out there who are in similar/difficult marriages just like me. So yes, I am definitely in!!
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It’s truly amazing how God puts things in our path at exactly the right time. I have been struggling with respect for my husband and thinking that I’m the only one that feels this way. I really appreciate your post and the offer to help! Please keep encouraging women with Godly messages. Thank you!
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I want the best marriage to the glory of God.
I’m in! Thanks Tracie for sharing, just what I needed to hear today! =]
I’m in! This could not have come at a better time for me. Thanks
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I’m in! Thank you for always offering such encouragement!
Hi, I’ve never heard of “The Man Whisperer” before. I’ve been married 25 years and I sure could use it! Thanks for the article.
I am having a hard time with respecting my husband. I believe this book would be a tremendous help to me and my marriage.
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I feel I am in the boat all by my self, but now I see I am in a world of women who can relate to what Im feeling.
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I’m in! Where and how do I sign up? Thank you!!
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I’m in!!! Thanking God for an answer to my prayer!
I’m in, thank you for doing this…
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I’m in, but I’m not sure about it at all as we are separated.
Vikki- Im praying for you and your marraige. How awesome that you are listening to God’s nudging to participate despite the current circumstances. I pray a special blessing over you and am asking God to reveal Himself to you and your husband in divine and supernatural ways, and to orchestrate ways to bring the two of you back together in the ways and timing of His will.
Don’t give up. I was in the final week of divorce before it was final. God restored at that point. It’s not too late!!!
Funny I was just praying this morning : “please help me with the role of being a better wife”
Robyn – dont you love when God answers prayers that quickly and clearly?! Glad to have you on board. 🙂
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I want to show our children what a great marriage should look like! I’m in!
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I’m in! I think you have read my mind and stepped on my toes. Your post on Proverbs 31 really hit in the heart. Thank you.
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Im in. Definitely need God to lead me in this area.
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I’m in. My husband and I have been going to counselling for the last few weeks. I think this will really help me with the journey.
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This series could not be more timely right now for myself and my marriage…I’m looking forward to participating.
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Amy, YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Your story and mine are very similar. Except that I will be married 40 years this June and my husband has been a paraplegic for 45 years. Please notice I said “I will be married” because after 31 years of marriage my husband admitted his secret of an affair he had in 1980. He had kept this secret from me for 25 years. I have tried everything even suicide to release me of this pain. The loss is incredible. His body is slowly dying and for the last 5 years has become addicted to pain medicine. Counselors, psychologists, psychiatrists, church groups, books and more books and no one has any answers for me. One of the Christian Counselors asked me “where is your compassion for hiim?” Out of desperation I went to my first Nar Anon meeting last Saturday at a church nearby and I felt a lifting of a weight I have been carrying since I met my husband in 1969. Do something for yourself! Quietly, attend a meeting without any discussion with your husband. If he’s like my husband he won’t even bother to ask about it. I also went to Al Anon once, CODA (codependency) once and then Nar Anon. I feel after crying out to God for years and the journey I have been on He has lead me to this place. By the way, this is the first time I have ever responded to a blog. The Holy Spirit led me to respond to you to give you hope and to let you know you are not alone. Amy, I will be praying for you that God will lead you to a place of healing.
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I am so excited for this… been married almost 20 years and want to be a better wife!
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I am blessed with a wonderful husband and marriage. I definitely feel great love, respect, and admiration for my husband… but I am sure I could probably do more to make sure he knows it. Always room for improvement!
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My husband moved to his own place 25 miles away from me November 12, 2012 – the day after we got back from the Weekend To Remember conference. I’ve been praying daily for restoration and up until last weeks things seemed to be headed that way. Then all of a sudden it came to a screeching halt. He told me our marriage was stupid and he regretted it. He has since told me he took off and got rid of his ring, that he will never be intimate with me again and last night that he doesn’t want me. Today is day 30 of a 40 day fast & prayer for the restoration of my marriage, I don’t think it’s humanly possible in 10 days, but that’s when God will show up and make it possible by His power.
Linda – only God knows what the future holds, but I want you to know I have prayed for you, and for God to do in a miracle in your husband’s heart, and that his heart will be pierced with conviction about saving your marriage and loving you as he committed to do. God may not work in 10 days, but He certainly can, yet whenever and whatever happens, it will be His perfect timing and He sees your struggles.
Thank you so much. What is truly frustrating is that he is an awesome man of God. He’s in the Word daily for a couple of hours. Gives God all glory and honor for his protection, provision & successes. He grew up in poverty in Nigeria. Yet does his best to try to find a way out of the marriage. He’s asked me numerous times if I’ve ever cheated on him. Now he’s telling me to go back to my 1st husband because I made vows to him. Not only is my 1st husband married, he slept around numerous times and I can’t go back to that.
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I’m in. I try to be intentional in all I do. My husbands “love language” is acts of service and I without hesitation agreed to do something he asked me to do. I really should do it without him asking but he was totally shocked when I agreed so easily without resistance/hesitation. I want learn to shower him with that kind of love regularly!
I’m in!! <3
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I’m in! We have been married almost 29 years. I really want to be a better wife and be a good example for our daughter.
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I’m in ~ It is so easy to feel the way you described. The things that you feel like you’re husband should be doing and how frustrated and outraged you get when he doesn’t do what you think he should. Then, you start thinking how am I suppose to respect him, how am I suppose to be the wife God wants me to be as described in the Bible. But if we don’t do what God has called us to do as wives then our marriage will never be what it should be! I am so in and I am happy to start this challenge!
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I’m in! There is no excuse for the amount of disrespect I have felt for my husband. Lord, grant me your heart for him and make me into the wife you ask me to be!
I cannot tell you what perfect timing this is!! God knows just when and how to touch our hearts- I’m in!
I’m in, and this is such great timing too <3 Thank you!!
I’M IN!! I will admit that I am one of those that “don’t love my husband” I do care about him greatly that love just isn’t there. Now before anyone jumps on me………I wouldn’t be here admitting this if I didn’t want help. I want to love my husband! Our children are flying the nest and we look back and we are just 2 people living as roommates. So I would love to win and am looking forward to this challenge.
Lynn,
I just want to encourage you!!! The very fact that you are seeking, open, and WANTING to love your man is BIG! God will bless your efforts because you are trusting in Him and His design. Hope to see future posts from you, sharing how God is working!
Lynn – I echo Terrie’s comments – thank you for your transparency and honesty. More of us are the same boat but unwilling to admit it. I pray God’s special blessing on you and your marriage and that God will swing the doors of love wide open for your husband in the coming weeks!
Thanks for sharing that; I struggle with the same issue, often wonder if it is not too late, but feel I cannot give up yet.
I’m in!! Looking forward to the challenges to bring our marriage close together. Thank you for watching out for us wives!!
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I’m in! I need help desperatley right now to support my husband and love him through some difficulties we are going through right now.
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Looking forward to blessing my husband and watching God work!
I’m In !!!! I discovered your site today while reading a daily devotional by Proverbs31. Accidental? I think not! This is exactly an area that I need to be encouraged in right now. So thank you Lord, and thank you Tracie!!!
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I’m in….I would love to have the marriage we once had.
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I am so in. The timing couldn’t be more perfect. Our anniversary is Sunday, March 10. What a great way to start the first day of a new year for us. Thank you!!!!
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Married 6 months and wanna honor my husband!
I’m in & excited 🙂
What a great way to start the spring season by refreshing my marriage!
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I am soooooo in!! Just stumbled on this challenge – have been reading about love and respect in a marriage…God just keeps prompting me to really look at my part in marriage – not what my husband is/isn’t doing. It is my job to follow God and his word – God will handle the rest. Focus…focus…focus…putting my focus on Jesus….
I’m in. i can use any help i can get.
I’m in!!!!!!! I’m sooooo in! LOOKING FORWARD TO IT! Thanks, Lolo
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I’m in, it will be our 38th anniversary on March 22nd. This will be a great refresher course for me!
I. Am. IN! Praise Jesus! 🙂
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I’m in! I want to be a better spouse, no scratch that, I want to be the best spouse that I can be to my husband. Oftentimes, I find that I’m not fully giving myself to him (physically, mentally, emotionally and etc), especially when I feel that he hasn’t met my needs or treated me the way (I think) husbands should treat their wives.. But most of all, I want a wonderful and Godly marriage between me and my husband so we can set a great example to our two kids.
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I’m in. I know God’s desire is for all of us to have fabulous marriages centered in Christ’s love.
This is exactly what I have been needing. My husband and I are going through a less than “blissful” point in our marriage and have endured some life and marriage changing event in the last 6 months. We have been to counseling and nothing seems to be the “right fit” for us. I have prayed for an answer to help us through this and just happened upon this today. I am hoping and praying this will be our answer.
I am in a season of separation from my husband and as we try to work on reconciliation, I think this would be a good thing for me to do. Someone who did not even know my situation sent this to me so I look at it as a God-send. Looking forward to it.
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Thank you so much for this today. I have been struggling with things that my husband has done in the past and I am haveing a hard time letting these things go. This has helped me to come to terms with this and to let God do His work in my marrage. This has been a blessing. Thank you again.
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I’m in!!! This is something I’ve needed to do for awhile now
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I’m in…praying God really speaks to me during this challenge!
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I am so in…was just talking about this subject with a friend at lunch…hoping we can do it together to keep each other accountable.
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Count me in – i need this challenge for my marriage!
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I’m in! I have been married 16 years and we are going thru some hard times right now. I want to show our daughter that marriage does work if you are both willing to work on it.
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Looking forward to this! I need to quit tearing down my non-believing husband.
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My husband and I have been married for over 17 years and I am always open to ways to strengthen our marriage 🙂
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What can I lose? Although it feels like we are barely holding on, it is worth the try. I am in 🙂
I am so for this! For so long my relationship has been on the brink of disaster. I am willing to try anything to keep my family together.
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Wow, The Lord directed me to your blog. Respect was our latest hot button. I do want my marriage to glorify God so I keep working on me. I am in.
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I’m in! I”m on 32 yrs. of marriage. The last 20 have been so painful as my husband revealed that he struggles w/ same sex attraction. I know he loves me…. and he wants to desire me. He hates feeling like he does. But it has caused so much pain and heartbreak in our marriage. So workshops, counseling, therapists, accountability partners, etc. have become a way of life for him. It would be so easy to walk away. But it’s not an option. Why? Because I married for better or worse. Right now…we are struggling w/ the ‘worse’. It’s not so much even about my marriage… but about my vows to God. Keeping my promises to God are more important to me… b/c God has always been faithful to keep his promises to me. He has never left or forsaken me. I vowed to love and honor my husband through sickness/health, richer/poorer, better/worse. Those vows are not to be taken lightly. But I know through this whole ordeal, it has been SO HARD to respect him and to honor him. I pray, through this challenge, I can be better about that.
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I am in! I just got married and am always looking for good books and good advice about how to encourage my new husband!
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I’d like to do the 14 days to a better marriage. My husband and I disagree on many important things and have been to the end of our rope to the point where we’ve discussed divorce. I believe it has been because in the beginning of our relationship neither one of us put Christ first. I decided on Valentines to rededicate my heart to Jesus first. And for us individually work on our relationship with Him. My husband doesn’t think our prayers will be heard unless we work on our marriage relationship first since we are to be considered one flesh. I’d like to ask for other Christian women’s thoughts on this.
…just turn to Jesus first and foremost. He came to this world to reconcile us to Him. …reconcile yourselves to Him and learn what He is saying to you individually and as a couple. Read, read, read your bible and ask God to show you who Jesus is to you individually, in your marriage and to the world around you. Ask God to show you what Jesus has done for you when he died and rose again and what that means for you today, for the rest of your lives here on earth and for our journey with Him eternally. He loves you both so much – He just wants you to come to Him as you are, at whatever broken point you are at personally or in your marriage. …just pray, pray, pray to Jesus and don’t worry about how messy your life is when you go before Him to do so. Go messy, go broken, but just go… He is our healer, he is Lord, He alone is good. Just try to trust in Him with whatever you’ve got. He, without question, loves you and wants you to be well. He marvellously and wonderfully created both you and your husband. You and your husband are not each other’s true enemy, but Satan is and he desperately wants your marriage to fall apart. On the beautifully opposite, the Lord Jesus only wants to build up and encourage your marriage – marriage is His idea! May Jesus’s kingdom come and may His will be done in your lives here on earth as it is in heaven. May he keep you from temptation and deliver you from evil. May you and your husband forgive as you have been forgiven. May the heavenly Father’s name be praised at all times as He is the one and only true God. Turn to Jesus even if you begin to do so on your own at first. God will bless your return to Him. Don’t give up even if you feel like it. Just go to Jesus and be honest with Him. He loves you…
Count me in!
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I’m in too!! We’ve been married almost 34 years – and I am the naggy wife. I know he loves me, but I keep tearing it apart.
I praise God for leading me to your blog and Proverbs 31 Ministries!
My husband and I will be celebrating 14 years in May, and I am so eager to see how he is going to work a change in me and bring us closer together. I am so IN!!!
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I am in! I’ve been married 25 years this April and know from experience who important it is to nurture my relationship with my husband. We enjoy reading books, doing studies, and learning new ways to keep our marriage a priority, fresh, real, and wonderful. Bless you for doing this.
I’m in, but if I am drawn for the book please redraw as i’ve just ordered it online. xx
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I’m in! Let’s DO this, one day at a time. 🙂
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I’m in! Can’t wait to see what God has in store.
I’m in! My husband could really use some extra support right now and knowing a different/ better way to that would be awesome!
I’m in! Thanks for your refreshing wisdom and insight. We’ll be married 4 years in June coming from not godly families were trying to be a family founded on Jesus but we don’t know how and try to glean any wisdom we can apart from reading the Bible daily and asking for His lead. I am excited.
I’m In! I am excited for what God has in store for us.
Read the devotion this morning after a few rough days. Struggling personally in a few areas has caused me to realize how often I take it out on my children and my husband, unfortunately. I was just praying that God would change me…and then had to laugh that this morning’s proverbs 31 devotion lined up perfectly with what was on my mind…and in my prayers! Taking the 14 day challenge! Thank you!
I’m in, Tracie!
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I am in!!! I want a stronger marriage!!! I so desire to show my husband more respect!! To be a better wife!!
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I’M IN! CAN’T WAIT, REALLY NEED THE SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT! THANK YOU!!!
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I am totally in! One of my Lenten goals has been to pray for my marriage and specifially my husband EVERY day and this so fits with my goals! Thank you!
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I’m INNNNNNNNN!!! for the long hull. Made it 25 years in April with my soul mate and looking forward to learning more more more about how to Love, Respect, and Admire him. I also want to learn how to honor him more. We are a team and he loves and honors me as well.
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I’m in. Thanks
My husband and I have been struggling for over a year emotionally. We separated for awhile and we got back together. This past week, I realized that I was going to listen to him more and his feelings. I listened to what he said about what he wants when he comes in from work, just a simple Hello, he says. This whole week I have done so and took care of him, so to speak. It has bonded us so much from me turning the tables to his needs and saying kind things to him rather than finding all of his faults as he never has done much of that with me and I should respect him and do the same for him, which I am trying. It is nice to know I am not the only one that shoots her husband down most of the time and can really change. I don’t want to be another statistic of divorce, so I love that this challenge is coming along. Thank you so much for the path to saving my marriage with God’s help and me changing.
I’m in!!!!! I could totally relate to your message today. It’s soo hard, and I need to keep asking the Holy Spirit to take hold of my thoughts and keep my mouth shut. I want to build up my husband, he deserves it!
Thanks and keep me in prayer!
My marriage has been crumbling ever since my husband stopped going to church. My daughter & I go & we are very active. He does his own thing. I’ve begged, pleaded, cried, threatened, prayed, begged God, etc, etc. I’m slowly learning that I can’t change him, but I can trust God to know our situation & strive to be the Godly wife I’m supposed to be for him. I’m praying that this helps to transform my heart….
I’m in! Excited about this!
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I want to be the wife God wants for my husband, I’m in!
I’m in! I want to be the God centered wife my husband deserves!!!
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I’m in! 34 years and I know it can get better and I am looking forward to the help you are offering. Thanks.
Im in!
This blog fell into my lap at just the “right time”! I am all in…. Thanks so much
Can’t wait. I’m in !
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I need help — I’m in!
I’m In! Thank you for your uplifiting words.
I’m in! This sounds like just the boost we need.
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I’m in! I am so excited about this challenge!
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I have a great marriage but want it to be even better so I’M. IN!!!
I’m In, this comes at a time when needed most, can’t wait.
I’m all in!!
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Im in for sure! Been convicted over the past 11 months and doing the best i can to make imperfect progress. Praying for God to work through my marriage!
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I liked your post!
I’m in!
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I’m in, too.
I am SO in! I have an incredible husband; I need to be an incredible wife!
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I’m in!!
Count me in. My husband deserves it!
I’m SOOOO in!
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I feel like I am married .I am engaged and did not have a good first marriage. My husband was abusive and unfaithful and I continued to stay. Now I have a godly man and I so want to do marriage right and treat him respectfully and with admiration.
I’m so in!
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I’m in!! You have no idea how much I needed this, on this very day…I see God working for me and with me to help my marriage, thank you!
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God help me, I’m in!!!!
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I’m in! After marrying the “man of my dreams” on May 5th last year, which I met on Christian Mingle, our marriage has been through turmoil. We both gave our lives to Christ in our early teens, but as a lot of teens do, decided to live our lives the way we wanted and had continued into adulthood. We both fully surrendered about 3 years ago. We met in March 2012 and were married 6 weeks later. In August, he relapsed and also during that time, I felt like I was blindsided by the Godly profile that was posted on Christian Mingle. I had two children of my own, 2yr old girl and 16 yr old son. I was not about to let this man ruin my family life with my kids as I had let happen in the past with the kids’ fathers. So, we separated late August. I filed for divorce in October. We spent 3 months apart before I spoke one word to him, even having our pastor and fellow brothers and sisters in Christ trying to get us to reconcile and showing me God’s word. I was very unforgiving and there was NO WAY I was going back. I attended the Women of Faith event at the beginning of November and knew I loved God and felt like I was walking with God, but I felt out of place at the event. It was the Holy Spirit convicting me. Just after Thanksgiving, still in November, my husband contacted me via text and said “Can I ask an off the wall question?”. I replied “what?”. He asked if we could go do something sometime. I thought he was off his rocker!!! Still…NO WAY!!! On November 30th, he asked me via text if he could call me. I reluctantly replied with a “yes”. He called and we talked for HOURS. He had his son and daughter in law staying with him at the time, so we stayed at a hotel the following weekend. We spent the month “dating” and discussing how God had changed us in our time apart. He said God had not made him JUST YET (when we got married) into the Godly man he needed to be for me. I could certainly tell/see he had changed. Over the time apart, my son moved to his father’s house, so it was just me and my baby girl. We moved into a 4 bdrm home that my husband had found us (getting out of the 2 bdrm apartment we were in) on Dec. 31st. Up until December 28th, I had been working full time. My husband told me when we moved in, that he wants to be able to let me stay at home with my baby girl and he be the sole provider for his family. I have been blessed thus far, to stay at home. God has spoken to me about using my talents/gifts to write a book “Through God’s Eyes” using my photography experience as well. My book is going to be a collection of testimonies (mine with my past and my marriage included), showing how we should see others through His eyes. I have learned that I needed to be forgiving, as He forgave (and still forgives) me. My husband and I have come a LONG way, but still have a LONG way to go as well. God has been using me to serve in our church, working in the office and within the Ladies Fellowship, and I have been so blessed by it. My whole outlook on life and my relationship with my Savior has changed.
Forgot to mention, I dropped the divorce. NOT even an option anymore.
I’m in!! I pray every day for God to make the wife he wants me to be and the wife my husband deserves. I want to be a Godly example for my kids.
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I am in!! I have been praying for over a year for help and a softened heart! This is a second marriage for me. I allowed the first one to faill. I don’t want this one to fail. I need help!
Can’t wait…I’m in!
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I’m seeing myself in your post about criticizing and tearing my husband down. Although it’s not easy to admit this, I know I am not choosing to respect him the way God would have me do. I am interested to see what each day’s challenge will bring.
I accept this challenge!!
I’m in!
Always seeking ways to strengthen my marriage. Thank you for the 14 day challenge!
I’m in and can’t wait!
I’m in or else I may be divorced.
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With my whole heart…I’m in!!
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I’m in. My husband and I will be married 20 years on March 13 and we are both tired of the Ferris Wheel we are on. We need this in our marriage. I would love to get the book to read!!
I’m in! Every marriage, even good ones, can use a boost!
After sharing with my friend my immense struggles in my marriage this morning, she facebooked me this link. She encouraged me to start with baby steps. Well, here goes my first baby step……I’m in.
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I’m in. This is an answered prayer from God, Thank You Father God for hearing my cry in Jesus name Amen
I’m in!
Yes Lord, I’m in!
IM IN . I want to change my marriage for the better and solve our problems . I am currently seperated and really need my wife to be here and see that I am willing to do anything to fix my marriage .
I’M in. I have nothing to lose but my marriage which is empty.
I’m in! I can’t wait to praise God and honor my husband.
Perfect timing. I really need this right now. Looking forward to Monday.
I’m in! I am always looking for ways to help me be more godly in my marriage.
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God is faithful even when I fail. I have started the Love Dare 3 times now without finishing! But I believe my heart is right now and I am praying God change me and start with me. I’m in 🙂
I’m in!!
I am truly struggling in my marriage. I’m definitely in!!!!
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My marriage needs this. We both have changing to do if this is going to work otherwise were probably going to end up divorced.
I’m in.
Count me in! I love my husband deeply, but there is always room for improvement and building a more godly relationship every day!
I’m in 🙂
I’m in and looking forward to the challenge!
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Over the course of our 15 years, whenever my “old man” resurfaces I do not like her. Verbal tug-o-wars never edify only destroy. Oh, how I know this to be so; perhaps, rather than changing my husband God’s dynamite power can change me and the sweet fragrance will be a blessed return to the joyful, peace-filled companionship that once characterized our marriage. I’m IN …
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I’m in! God is moving!
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I’m definitely in!
10 years of marriage this month and 4 kids later – I’m in!
I’m in! Thank you for encouraging stronger marriage!
I am IN!!! God’s timing is AMAZING! Thank you, thank you Tracie!
I’m in!
I’m in! I have been working on my attitude in my marriage and toward my husband, but I know God wants and expects even more from me!
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im in,this comes at a time i need it most
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I’m in! Looking forward to it.
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I’m In! I believe this challenge will be a healthy way to strengthen my marriage foundation and our bond. Not only with each other, but with God.
I’m In! I’m sooooooo looking forward to this challenge !
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I’M IN!!!! What a blessing to find someone interested in Biblical marriage. John 10:10 ~ is SO true these days. Too many people don’t realize that Satan is out to destroy marriages because they are the foundation of the family… In case you missed it…. I’M IN!! <3
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I’m In…. for my relationship as husband and wife, for myself and to grow closer to God in the process… Thank you Lord for this opportunity to learn more about following in your footstep and how to build a more strong and confident relationship with my husband as my best friend, my supporter and my confidant……
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I’m in. I’ve been married 30 years this August.
I’m in but how do I make these posts STOP hitting my email!!!! I unchecked the box below 3 different times, but it won’t stop!!!!
Count me in!
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God’s timing is always perfect as this is exactly what I needed. I am sooooo IN! Thanks!
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Im in! Ready for this challenge. thank you for bringing this gift to us
Im IN 100%
What about where you are separated and you feel abused?
I’m in!
With God’s help, I will do this. Thank you.
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I am ready to be th wife God intended me to be!!!!
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I’m in. This is exactly what my husband and I were talking about last night. This marriage is definitely on the rocks and definitely needs helpn:( it is hard to respect a man you cannot trust
I’ve been in those untrusting shoes. For me, the truth of “trust God not man” saw me through them. While I didn’t trust him, I did trust God and His promises and desire for a Godly marriage. I have seen healing, restoration and hope.
I’m in 🙂
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I’m in, this may be exactly what I’ve been looking for! After 37 years we still haven’t got “it” but I’m determined to leave a marriage legacy for my children & grand-children
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I’m in!!! God speaks so loudly when we’re willing to listen!!! You don’t know just how much I need this!
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I’m SO in! This couldn’t have come at a more perfect time for my husband and I!
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Definitely in. God timing is perfect!
I’m so in!
I’m in! I’ve been married under 2 years and struggling the whole time. Any help I can get, I take it. Thank you for anyideas and help you can give.
I’m in and looking forward to it!
I’m not yet married. I will get married this coming October.. But Im in..
My 20th anniversary is March 13th, and I’m in!
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I’ve seen this truth and am all in!!!
Im in! Just what I need right now
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I’m in! Can’t wait 🙂
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Thie 14 day challenge is an answer to prayer. Especially during lent I have been seeking new ways to improve my relationship with my husband now that we have survived child rearing and are empty nesters. I also have two girlfriends that love their husbands but are struggling too. This is truly the answer to my prayers, thank you!
It is soooooooo true that the longer we are married the easier it is to find fault and that’s such a destructive thing. I’m excited to join forces to overcome this terrible sin. I know this will work and God will help us all to prevail.
Bless you!
I’m in! And glad to be here!
I am so in!!
and ready to Listen!
Glad to be here!! I’m in, in, in!!
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I’m SO in!!
I’m in! Thank you for this offer! God bless you and your family!
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I’m SO in!!! 🙂
I am so grateful that you are addressing God’s command to women to unconditionally respect their husbands. Of course, this never means to tolerate abuse, but most of us are far, far away from abusive husbands. My heart aches for those who are abused and pray they seek safety immediately. But, my experience from teaching Respectfully Yours (Love and Respect Ministries) is that we really do not understand what behaviors God would deem disrespectful to the husband he gave us. Thank you for helping us see the Light!
I’m in! God has been dealing with me regarding my marriage for the past several months! For years I always thought it was all “his” fault! Not so! God has been showing me my disobedience to His commands regarding the wife!
I’m in! …and desperately need this. I can’t believe the timing. Thank you!
I’m in! Looking forward to it!
I’m in! Love how God already had prepared my heart to do this before a friend nudged several of us to commit to this today! Now we are all going to spur one another on!
I’m in!
I’m in! Thanks!
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I’m in because if I’m not, satan wins. Today my husband said, “no, I don’t listen to you because the words that come out of your mouth are mean.” Time for a change. In me.
I’m in!
I’m in! I am excited for this work group/prayer group/devotional group!!!!
Lori
I’m in!
I’m in!
Lately I’ve been so convicted in my marriage of not being the Godly wife that I could be. I’m excited to see how this next 14 days will help me to build up my husband and not criticize his every move.
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This challenge is a blessing. My husband and I have a great relationship but I know I could be giving him more and trying to change him less. I am looking forward to learning and hearing what God is trying to tell me in this area of my life.
Your blogs and messages are encouraging and filled with godly truths. I have been married to the love of my life for 3yrs now and while we have our disagreements and moments of frustration, and can honesty say tha t it only gets better. We have endured much hardships in our years together but with God before us, we have only grown strong
I’m in. Not sure if I agree, but willing to be open and listen and learn. Thank you.
I’m in. I can’t wait to see the fruit from the challenge.
I will have been married for 39 years this April. I Would love to have the book and I am in for the challenge.
What have I got to lose? Although I feel we are barely holding on it’s worth a try. I am in 🙂
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I’ll be following along!
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I needed to read this, right at this moment in time. I’m in.
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I’m In, Tracie. Thanks so much for encouraging us in our marriages!
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I’m in. I really feel that our marriage is hopeless, but maybe the Lord can somehow turn it around. Thanks!
Hi Joan. I’m right there with you. Will be praying for you.
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I’m in! This is so in time for my life right now, it’s an answer to a prayer!
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I’m in! I want to respect my husband daily (and always:)!
I’m in and looking forward to it! 🙂
I’m in. I want a marriage that gives glory to God.
I’m in!!!
Thank you for this! I’m totally in. God’s timing is so perfect.
I need “in” more because of desparate need than simple marriage enhancement. My husband has deceived me by running up debt in my name and left me to deal with the legal rammifications by myself- including being sued and all that entails with court proceedings. He pushed me out the door to work to support him when our kids were young and I was convicted that my place was at home as a full time mother. I ‘obeyed’ because I was taught that I needed to follow my husband’s direction as head of household. He said it was to allow him to pursue a college education which lasted for one semester. Two of our three kids have grown up making very wrong life choices and now are drifting farther and farther from the Lord – a consequence I feel is due to the lack of correct parental teaching/guiding in their up bringing. I work 14-16 hours a day to pay our mortgage, utilities, groceries, etc. I have NO idea what he does all day. When I come home from a long work day to fix dinner, I always ask what he has done (he is self employed) I have yet to get an answer. Our tax reports certainly reflect that he is NOT the bread winner and it is only through this that I get any idea what income he is or isnt making. Then he always expects me to be romantic for him – when frankly I am nothing but exhausted and discouraged and could care less about any romanitc interaction. This is only a sampling of my 36 years of struggle in our marriage. I do not hold any respect for him currently. I want desparately to be obediant to Christ first and feel that though my husband has professed Christ, he doesnt live and make choices like Christ is his guide and most certainly is NOT living his God ordained role as head of household/spiritual leader/provider, etc. Even his family has asked me why I stay married to him. I stay because at this point in time, there is not a Biblical reason to divorce. I am seeking every opportunity for God to work in my life.
I’m in!
Couldn’t have come at a better time… I’m in!
I’m In. Amazing how God always knows what you need and then provides!
I’m in! I am very excited about this, God led me to your blog because He knows I need this in a bad way right now!
I’m in and so excited to join this challenge!
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I’m in…….all the way from South Korea!
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I’m in! I was praying for my marriage this morning at church. I have had to harden my heart to stop the pain, but I don’t want it to turn into a heart of stone. I know God can help me to be vulnerable without being crushed, but it is frightening to step out on that knowledge in faith and trust.
IM IN
IM IN!
This could not have come at a more perfect season in my marriage. I’M IN!! Thank you Lord for providing the support and guidance when needed!
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I’m in! I want to be a better wife.
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I’m all in!!! Thank you! 🙂
I’m in If its not to late. 🙂 I tried to get on
The other day with no luck
I’m in! Thank you!
I’m in!! I want to get back to feeling that special way again!
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I’m in!!
I am in awe. I decided to fast today for the first time. I didn’t know how it would go since it’s the first time I’ve done this.
I have meandered a bit through my morning, finally settled down to read in my Bible, bookmarked with a sticky note that said “Start here” and the date. The bookmark pointed me to where I had left off in January.
It marked I Peter Chapter 3, talking about wives and husbands.
Things have been difficult in my marriage. I have been seeing a Christian counselor. I heard a testimony on the radio 2 weeks ago that gave me great insight. And now today, to have my fast begin with a huge answer is absolutely AWESOME!
I believe God is telling my fast focus (my marriage in spite of many other things it could have been) and giving me an answer and a direction all at the same time.
Thank you Lord!
BTW, I am in for this challenge. Wow, wow, wow.
Marriage is a covenant ordained by God and God hates divorce. I’m fighting for my marriage in the spirit. On the 22 March is our wedding anniverssary and I’m believing God for a supernatural miracle for restoration and reconciliation – I’m DEFINITELY IN.
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I’m so in….. Need this more than I ever thought I would!
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I’m in too.
I’m in! I love my husband more than anything and want to always build him up…never tear him down.
I’m in! Thank you for this 🙂
I’m in today is my husbands birthday so what better way to start his birthday than by working on me to be a better wife.
I’m In, and thank you for being a Willing vessel for God to use you to help other woman in their marriages and walk with Christ.
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I’m in. What a great lead up to our Sunday school’s marriage retreat – in about 14 days!
I’m in! Would love to get the daily challenges by email! Thanks for hosting this challenge – praying it will be a blessing to many marriages!
I need to make a change in my heart. I’m in!
I AM SO IN!
I’m in! Looking forward to it!
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I am in! What do I need to do?
I am in… what do I do now?
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🙂 God’s timing is perfect! He has been dealing with me on this very issue!
Just what I need to refocus =) I’m in! Mahalo!
I’m in!
I want to do better, I’m in
I’m in! 🙂
Im in!!! We have been working on the love langauge challenge as our anniversarry was feb. we also did the art of marriage.. so im in for more. anything to make me a better helper.
I”m in, sound’s great.
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Please count me in!!
I’m in! He so deserves it!!
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I’m In, this is perfect timing for my life! Thank You
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I want to be more attentive to my husbands needs♥
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I am in! Who doesn’t want to work on their marriage. People spend time working out their bodies to be healthy. You have to work at your marriage to make it healthy too. I look at these challenges as an investment to our future! Challenge me!!
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Thank you for doing this.
I’m in! Looking forward to this.
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I’m in. Thank you for doing this.
Desperately in.
I’m in 🙂
I’m In!!!! My husband is currently serving in Afghanistan, and we have been using this time as a chance to grow more in our marriage instead of growing apart. I’m excited!!! 🙂
I am in!!!!
Sounds great – I’m in!
Sounds like a wonderful idea to me!
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Yes please….my marriage needs urgent intervention!
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I’m in. Lord, I need your help. I can’t do this without you. So much pain…
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I am in — so totally in! God is calling me to work on this, so that I can fully see the gift I have received in my husband. We have marriage “repairs” to address and fix; I believe this can help us…
I’m in and sharing this with everyone!
Just what I need to refocus =) I’m in! Mahalo!
I’m in!!
i said i’m in – now what? i dont see anything in my email and facebook? where do i go? sure dont want to miss out on a single day 😉
now what? i dont see anything in my email and facebook? where do i go? sure dont want to miss out on a single day 😉
Go to https://traciemiles.com/ and subscribe for Tracie’s blog on the right side of the page. Then you will start getting emails.
help? where am i supposed to go
I’m so in!
I would love to participate.
I’m in! As a newlywed I want to continue to learn to do marriage Gods way!
I am in!!!
I’m in, in dire need of this.
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I’m in! :0)
I’m in!!
You don’t know how much of your email pierced my heart. I know every person has their own story. But my husband and I have been through a lot of stuff. I accept the challenge. Thank you for writing/sharing what the world needs. Marriages are falling apart daily especially in the body of Christ. Look forward to participating/following and learning-changing.
I’m in! Late, but in!!
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I’m in. This is perfect timing since yesterday I felt in my heart to try to work harder on my relationship with my husband.
Im in! 🙂
I’m in!!
Excited about letting God get to work thru me! ❤
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We have our 40th anniversary this year. The longer I live, the more I realize that we have a far-reaching effect in choices we make and how we live our lives. My children, and on down through generations, will be affected by the choices I am making. It is an honor to accept a challenge of this nature.
“It shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.” Isaiah 65:24
God foresees our needs and our prayers. The effects of giving come back to bless you almost immediately.
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I’m in!
I’m in. As the wife of a loving husband former military officer and high school teacher and now high school principal, he NEEDS and DESERVES my respect. We have been married for 35 years and have been thru thick and thin. He is my best friend and a true friend of God. I want to spend the rest of my life with this man and then all of eternity. I so desperately want to love, honor, respect and obey him. Thank you for this opportunity.
I’m in
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I am in and looking forward to this challenge
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I am in!! Respecting my husband is a struggle for me and I am ready to let go and let God!!!
I’m in!!!
I’m in !!!!
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A little late, but I’m in!
I’m in…
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I’m in! I started my own Proverbs 31 Journey about a month ago. I am hoping this will strengthen our marriage and bring my husband back closer to Him. I pray daily that our marriage will be blessed and that God will use me as He sees fit.
I’m all in!!!
My marriage needs God so much! It’s been a roller coaster ride right from the beginning. My marriage is more like a business venture than a friendship and my husband sees nothing wrong with it! I need God to work through me to save my husband and our marriage.
I’m all in!!
hope i’m not too late to join! 🙂
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Yep, I’m with you!
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I’m trying to say “I’m in!” but I keep getting a message that says it’s a duplicate comment… So, I’m in! Maybe this longer comment will help!
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I’m soooooo in!!!
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I’m in!!! Hope it posts this time.
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I’m in for the 14 day challenge… a day late. Last night, after an awkward conversation with my husband. I prayed specifically that God would lead me today to something that would help our marriage. I can so relate with what you have written. Thank you for you desire to help other women. I praise God for you.
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I’m In…I need this really bad.
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I’m in! We’ve been married almost 31 years, and it just keeps getting better. I want to keep it going in that direction!
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Is it to late for me to be in?
Im in!!
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I pray that my husband will be happy with me as I try to make him happy
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I am not getting anything. I said I am in but have not received anything.
I’m in. Hope I can do it ’til the end!!!
I’m not getting any emails/posts…is anyone else?
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I’m so in!
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I’m hoping it’s not too late…I’m in!
I’m in!! (Now what do I do and where do I find the ‘challenge’?)
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I’m late, but I’m in! I need this right now! Need to reconnect with my husband & my Savior!
Shawn ,Good morning ! Hope you can reconnect. But just giving you some advise. Please reconnect your life to God first and He will reconnect you with your husband. We have a jealous God .He is should be your #1 and then your husband, With His will everything comes in ordain order. God Bless You!!!
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I’m in and determined to face this challenge full force!
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I’m SO In!
I thought I’d signed up for emails for the 14 days…??
I’m not receiving them and would really like to…
I’m in!!! Looking forward to your encouragement to make my marriage better!!
I’m in!! Is it too late to sign up??
I’m in!
I’m in!
I signed up for the marriage challenge and confirmed my subscription, but I’ve not received any of the emails?
I am in. Am I too late?
My daughter sent me your 14 day marriage challenge…knowing I had just ask her dad, my husband of 43 years, for a divorce. God has opened my eyes to what Satan is doing to me & my husband. We are not out of the woods yet…but only with God will we make it. Thank you. May God bless you.
I am in!
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I’m in. My husband is a gift from God, and lately I have taken him for granted. Today I listened to what he had to say concerning my job and his decision was absolutely the wisest choice for my circumstance. I didn’t want to follow his advice, but I did and the results were “spot on!”
I’m in and I am learning to trust that God gave me a wise husband. HE may not think or perform the way I would, but he has some very wise decisions that have surprised me by their outcome.
im in..:)
The overwhelming response here is so encouraging. If you all can do it, I can do it. We can do all things through Christ!
Thanks. I’m in.
Man oh man, I wish I would have seen this back when you started this. I have been getting the last couple of your posts because I am signed up since I am doing the stressed-less living with Melissa online. But my marriage is a rough and rocky place right now and your words are speaking healing words to me. I wish I could get all of them resent to my email so I could go through it day by day…Maybe I can print them out or something. Thank you for allowing God to take you here.
Am so in!