Research has proven that it is a happy wife that makes a marriage happy! We didn't need research to tell us this. God's Word told us MANY years ago, "Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands" {Proverbs 14:1}. I have always thought that women have more control over whether or not a marriage is good or bad. There are just too many verses about quarreling, nagging, and women being able to win their husbands without a word to not believe this to be so.
The Pearls have mentored hundreds of people. They always said that if they could reach the wife and she would change, the marriage was usually saved. It rarely worked if they reached the husband and he changed. Women have a POWERFUL influence on the health of a marriage.
Husbands rated their marriage higher than the wives because men don't have as high of expectations of marriage typically that women have coming into the marriage. It also found that happier women took better care of their husbands "boasting his over all health and self esteem!" They also believe that if sex is going to stop in the marriage, it is because the wife is unhappy.
This is why Debi Pearl's book Created to be His Help Meet probably begins with the first two chapters about being joyful and choosing happiness. She knows that having a joyful spirit is crucial to having a strong, solid marriage. We should be the happiest people around! We are freed from sin, saved from the wrath to come, and get to live eternally with the Lord.
Therefore, women, choose to be happy today. Even if you are going through a difficult time, you can choose to be pleasant instead of complaining which God hates. Dennis Prager says that when you are in a bad mood, it is like pouring your body odor on others. If you are in a bad mood, change your thoughts and stop giving into your emotions and feelings. Continually renew your mind with God's Truth and His promises. Decide today to be a happy wife and give your husband a happy life!
A joyful heart is good medicine.
Proverbs 17:22
Therefore, women, choose to be happy today. Even if you are going through a difficult time, you can choose to be pleasant instead of complaining which God hates. Dennis Prager says that when you are in a bad mood, it is like pouring your body odor on others. If you are in a bad mood, change your thoughts and stop giving into your emotions and feelings. Continually renew your mind with God's Truth and His promises. Decide today to be a happy wife and give your husband a happy life!
A joyful heart is good medicine.
Proverbs 17:22
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Ksdee · 549 weeks ago
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Cynthia · 549 weeks ago
I think I prefer the original version, though. I've also enjoyed some of the video clips from various cities around the world that people have done to this song.
Lori Alexander 122p · 549 weeks ago
Heavy Heart · 549 weeks ago
I've been gleaning through and taking them to The Lord. We are created for God and we are His children and workmanship. Your blogs are a blessing :)
Lori Alexander 122p · 549 weeks ago
helen · 549 weeks ago
My dear Mum was always passing on pearls of wisdom, a couple were to meet my husband at the door when he arrives home from work and SMILE, kiss him and greet him before you say or do anything else!. She also told me to always have some food on the go, even if the evening meal wasn't ready, just to have a nice homemade meal smell wafting around. This will show that you have thought of your hubby, realise that he will be hungry after work, and show him you have a nice meal for him on the way!. She said that there was nothing worse for a man than to come in from a long tiring day at work to a cold kitchen where no food was on the go and to a moaning wife who wanted to pour out her troubles to him before he even had got his coat off!.
Blessings
Helen UK
Lori Alexander 122p · 549 weeks ago
helen · 549 weeks ago
Blessings
Helen UK
Lori Alexander 122p · 549 weeks ago
Miriam · 549 weeks ago
Thank you for this daily blog helping me to be a better wife for my wonderful husband. He is truly the most amazing man and I want to be an amazing wife for him.
Hoping you are having a good day today
Miriam
Lori Alexander 122p · 549 weeks ago
Roxy · 549 weeks ago
It is in the long haul that happiness will start growing from a heart not centered on me but the Lord and my husband. When it is all about me I can feel the shift, and true fulfillment comes from serving others. We always try to have a good laugh together. Keeping the mood light and filled with joy as it is a fruit of the spirit.
Blessings, Roxy
Lori Alexander 122p · 549 weeks ago
Sue B. · 549 weeks ago
Happy is the husband of a good wife;
the number of his days will be doubled.
A loyal wife brings joy to her husband,
and he will complete his years in peace.
A good wife is a great blessing;
she will be granted among the blessings of the man who fears the Lord.
Whether rich or poor, his heart is content,
and at all times his face is cheerful.
A wife’s charm delights her husband,
and her skill puts flesh on his bones.
A silent wife is a gift from the Lord,
and nothing is so precious as her self-discipline.
A modest wife adds charm to charm,
and no scales can weigh the value of her chastity.
Like the sun rising in the heights of the Lord,
so is the beauty of a good wife in her well-ordered home.
--Sirach 26:1-4, 13-16 (NRSVCE)
Lori Alexander 122p · 549 weeks ago
Donna · 549 weeks ago
I like your comment Lori about what we have in God, and how we should be thrilled about it. Many Christians don't ponder enough that they have won the ultimate lottery, that they have been called by God, through no merit of their own, to be co-heirs with Christ and spend eternity with him (in a mansion, I might add).
Kate · 549 weeks ago
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Desiree · 549 weeks ago