Comments on: A Wise Woman Builds Her House

By: Dory

Dory — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:07:50 +0000

Oops, sorry moderators, the last should say Ch 22.

By: Dory

Dory — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:50:03 +0000

It is not your duty to be the Holy Spirit. This is not to say you cant talk with your husband. I have found personally, that my ‘playing the Holy Spirit’ never has never reaped anything good. Talking is different then applying pressure and when THAT doesnt work keeping the pressure on and taking on a martyred attitude when he does something you dont think is right. Prayer is more important then you think. If your husband is a christian, he will feel conviction. Whether he listens or not is something entirely different. You said you had a problem with ‘letting our husbands do whatever they want and just helping them with whatever they decide’, but I think your thinking beyond that in the context of sin. If it isnt sin, then you have it correct, Stephanie. This doesnt mean you cant have an opinion and express it. But in the end you should follow your husband on whatever course he is sailing and you should do it with a sincere smile on your face, knowing that God in turn is smiling down on YOU. On the matter of sin, I would suggest reading CH 23 in the helpmeet book. Some great biblical examples are presented as well.;)

By: Janet Smith

Janet Smith — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 13:44:51 +0000

Wow, I am inspired by this piece Debi. God bless you.

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 21:45:08 +0000

Hi,
I’m reading the “The Help Meet” and find the book to be very inspiring and encouraging, however, I’m troubled by what I feel it is saying that as a women we are just suppose to let our men (husbands) do what they want and just help them in whatever they decide?!?! I use to be this wife and no matter how hard I tried to be happy and content and pretend it was all o.k. when my husband was being selfish and mean and hurtful I was never more fulfilled and happy. I did my prayer and study and I did it all but it didn’t make a difference. So where is the line/the balance? Where is the boundary that says “I will accept this behavior as my duty as a wife and this behavior is not o.k.?” Would God really have us honor and respect sinful attitudes and make life all happy and o.k. for that person? Doesn’t it say we should reap what we sow? I feel I am at a crossroads and trying to figure out the answer?
Thanks

By: Amber

Amber — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 17:55:14 +0000

This is the woman I strive to be!

By: Katie C.

Katie C. — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 17:47:54 +0000

I just wanted to say how truly thankful I am that I received the Created book when I first began my journey as a new wife. I grew up in a house where my mother was constantly hurting or depressed (therefore my father had to take care of most things or take care of her). In many ways, this effected how I saw marriage. I thought that it was the man’s job to take care of the woman and to fulfill her every need. I found this to be monstrously untrue. After reading the book, realizing the true relationship God intended for my husband and I, and becoming more aware of my shortcomings, I was able through God’s grace to overcome these things and enjoy a wonderfully fulfilling and happy marriage with my soul mate. Nothing’s perfect by any means, however we are best friends and lovers, and work together to face life’s challenges. God has definitely blessed me in so many ways… but truly in the way of providing me the sound instruction I needed to become the best possible help meet for my husband.
Thank you, Debbie.

By: Rebekah

Rebekah — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 03:22:05 +0000

I love the book and strive to do what I can and pray that Yeshua does the rest. It isn’t working for me yet, but I still haven’t given up and I know that God rewards faithfulness. Just because my life isn’t falling into place yet doesn’t mean that this isn’t great Biblical advise. Dying to self is a Biblical concept. It has been the hardest for me. I have a husband who would give a total stranger the shirt off his back or run into a burning house to rescue them even if it meant he may not make it. But, he doesn’t take care of his family, tells me that he loves me when I do sexual things for him and that’s it. I have determined that I will do what is right regardless of the outcome. I am not responsible for his response only my actions. Thanks Debbie for caring about women and their most important earthly relationship.

By: Nicole

Nicole — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 23:39:19 +0000

Great artical! I’m so glad a wise woman introducted me to your ministry my life and marriage have been so blessed by it!!

By: Anita

Anita — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 17:45:00 +0000

Ladies! Please note the title of the article. It says A WISE WOMAN….. Nuff said! You don’t have to be one if you don’t want to. As for the ladies who truly have problems with their man even after trying so hard it sometimes takes time to erase all the negativity of the past. Keep trying! Don’t give up, you CAN do it! He probably really appreciates the change in you but can’t get over his pride and admit it.

By: NGJ Staff

NGJ Staff — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 20:18:14 +0000

@Lily – You make the false accusation that this article is unbiblical but give no evidence and then make statements in agreement with the article (