The Power of a Praying Wife Book Club #1 | Introduction & Chapter 1 Discussion for Christian Wives

How Do I Honor God When My Marriage Is Hard? | Part 1

🎙️ Ephesians 5:21 — How Do I Honor God When My Marriage Is Hard? | Part 1 What does it really mean to honor God when you are married to an unsaved husband or walking through a difficult marriage? In this episode, we begin a deeper study of Ephesians 5:21: "Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ." The word submission can bring up many emotions, especially for wives who have been hurt, ignored, mistreated, or made to feel like they are responsible for their husband's behavior. But what does the Bible actually teach? In Part 1 of this two-part study, we talk about what it means to live out of reverence for Christ when your husband does not share your faith or when your marriage is difficult. We will discuss: 💛 You cannot force your husband to love Jesus or change his choices. 💛 Your husband's relationship with God is his responsibility. 💛 Your husband's sin does not have to become your identity. 💛 How to respond to difficult situations without allowing someone else's behavior to change who you are in Christ. 💛 The difference between biblical humility and weakness. 💛 Why loving your husband does not mean enabling sin. 💛 Why physical abuse is never okay and why a wife can love her husband while still having healthy boundaries and seeking help. 💛 How to surrender your own heart and responses to God, even when you cannot control your husband's actions. We also look at Abigail in 1 Samuel 25, a woman who lived with a harsh and foolish husband but responded with wisdom and courage. If you have ever prayed: "Lord, how do I be the wife You have called me to be when my husband isn't treating me the way I want to be treated?" or: "How do I honor God when I feel like I'm the only one trying?" This episode is for you. Your husband's choices do not determine who you are. You are not defined by his anger. You are not defined by his addiction. You are not defined by his spiritual condition. You are not defined by the struggles in your marriage. Your identity is found in Christ. 📖 Scriptures Mentioned: • Ephesians 5:21 • Romans 12:21 • 1 Samuel 25 • Philippians 2:3-5 This week's reading is Chapters 16 & 17. After you finish reading, join us in the Facebook group for discussion, encouragement, and prayer. You do not have to walk through this journey alone. 💛 🎙️ New episodes are released every Monday and Thursday. Follow the podcast so you never miss an episode—and be sure to follow so you don't miss Part 2 of this Bible study! If this episode encouraged you, please leave a comment or rating. It helps more than you know and helps other wives find biblical encouragement and hope. 🔗 Join the Facebook Group: 🌿 Find All My Links: https://linktr.ee/wifewhoprays 📧 Contact / Prayer Requests: [ wifewhoprays@gmail.com 📚 THE POWER OF A PRAYING WIFE BOOK CLUB

The Power of a Wife's Words | Proverbs 31:26 Bible Study for Christian Wives

your words have more power than you realize. In today's episode of Marriage According to God's Word, we are studying Proverbs 31:26: "She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue." As wives, our words can bring encouragement, peace, and healing—or they can create hurt when we speak out of frustration, anger, or pain. In this episode, we will dive into what it means to be a wise woman who speaks with kindness and how God can transform the way we communicate in our marriages. Whether you are married to an unsaved husband, walking through a difficult season, or simply wanting to grow into the wife God has called you to be, this episode will encourage you to look at your words through the lens of Scripture. We will talk about: 💛 How a wise woman uses her words 💛 The difference between kindness and staying silent 💛 How to speak truth with love 💛 How our identity in Christ changes the way we communicate 💛 How our words can become part of our testimony 💛 Practical ways to pause, pray, and respond differently Proverbs 31:26 "She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue." James 1:19 "Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry." Proverbs 18:21 "Death and life are in the power of the tongue." Ephesians 4:15 "Speaking the truth in love..." 1 Peter 3:1-2 We are continuing our The Power of a Praying Wife book club! This week's reading is Chapters 14 & 15. If you are reading along with us, join us inside the Facebook group after you finish reading. We will be discussing what stood out to us, sharing what God is teaching us, praying for one another, and encouraging each other through this journey. 🌿 Join the Facebook Group: 🔗 Find All My Links: 📧 Prayer Requests & Questions: 🎙️ New episodes release every Monday and Thursday. Follow the podcast so you never miss a new Bible study for Christian wives. If this episode encouraged you, leaving a rating or a comment helps this podcast reach more wives who need biblical hope and encouragement. It means more than you know. 💛 📖 Scriptures Mentioned:📚 Book Club Reminder

Proverbs 31:25 — Clothed With Strength and Dignity (Marriage According to God's Word: Verse-by-Verse Series)

Clothed With Strength and Dignity | Proverbs 31:25 Bible Study for Christian Wives Do you ever feel worn out, discouraged, or wonder if you're enough? In today's episode, we're studying Proverbs 31:25 verse by verse and discovering what it truly means to be clothed with strength and dignity. God's strength isn't reserved for perfect wives or perfect marriages—it's available to every woman who trusts in Him. Whether you're married to an unsaved husband, walking through a difficult season in your marriage, or simply longing to grow closer to Christ, this episode will encourage you to find your identity in God instead of your circumstances. 💛 What Proverbs 31:25 really means 💛 Where true strength comes from 💛 Why your worth isn't determined by your husband's actions 💛 How to stand firm in your faith during difficult seasons 💛 Practical ways to walk in confidence as a daughter of God 📖 Proverbs 31:25 📖 Isaiah 40:29 📖 Galatians 6:9 ✨ You are loved by God. ✨ You are His daughter. ✨ Your identity is found in Christ. ✨ God sees every prayer you pray. ✨ He is strengthening you, even when you feel weak. We're reading The Power of a Praying Wife by Stormie Omartian together! This week's reading: Chapters 12 & 13 Join the discussion inside our Facebook group, where we're encouraging one another, sharing prayer requests, and growing together in God's Word. 🌿 Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1HFuZi3WZh/ 🔗 All My Links: https://linktr.ee/wifewhoprays 📧 Prayer Requests & Questions: wifewhoprays@gmail.com 🎙️ New episodes every Monday & Thursday. If this episode encouraged you, please consider following the podcast so you never miss an episode. Leaving a rating or review also helps this podcast reach more wives who need biblical encouragement. Thank you for being part of this community—I appreciate you more than you know. 💛 In This Episode:Bible Verses in Today's Study:Remember:📚 The Power of a Praying Wife Book Club

The Wise Woman Builds Her House | Proverbs 14:1 Bible Study for Christian Wives

Are you building your home with your words and actions, or unknowingly tearing it down? In today's verse-by-verse Bible study, we're looking at Proverbs 14:1 and discovering what it truly means to be the wise woman God has called us to be. Whether you're married to an unsaved husband, walking through a difficult season in your marriage, or simply wanting to grow closer to God, this episode will encourage you to focus on what you can control—your walk with Christ. We'll talk about the power of our words, how to create a Christ-centered home, why your identity is found in Jesus, and practical ways to build your marriage through wisdom and love. 📖 Proverbs 14:1 📖 Proverbs 15:1 📖 Proverbs 18:21 • What it means to "build your house" • How your words influence the atmosphere of your home • Why your husband's choices do not determine your character • Practical ways to become the wise woman God has called you to be • How to honor Christ in a difficult marriage 💛 Remember: Your identity isn't found in your marriage—it's found in Christ. If you're reading The Power of a Praying Wife with us, this week's reading is Chapters 10 & 11. Be sure to join us inside the Facebook group after you finish reading! We'll be discussing the chapters, sharing prayer requests, encouraging one another, and growing together in God's Word. 🌿 Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1aTZbx1Tgz/ 🔗 All My Links: https://linktr.ee/wifewhoprays 📧 Prayer Requests & Questions: wifewhoprays@gmail.com Thank you for listening! If this episode encouraged you, I'd love for you to follow the podcast and share it with another wife who could use some biblical encouragement today. 💛

Praying for Your Husband's Temptations & Mind (Chapters 6 & 7)

Welcome back to the Praying Wives Book Club! 💕 In this episode, we're discussing Chapter 6: His Temptations and Chapter 7: His Mind from The Power of a Praying Wife by Stormie Omartian. Our husbands face spiritual battles every day. Temptation isn't limited to one area—it can show up as discouragement, pride, anger, fear, anxiety, unhealthy habits, or believing lies instead of God's truth. As wives, God has given us the incredible privilege of standing in the gap through prayer. Together we'll explore what Scripture says about temptation, renewing the mind, and praying God's Word over our husbands. We'll look at how verses like 1 Corinthians 10:13, Romans 12:2, and Philippians 4:8 can guide our prayers and encourage us to trust God with the battles we cannot see. No matter where your husband is in his faith journey—whether he's walking closely with the Lord, struggling spiritually, or doesn't know Christ yet—your prayers matter. 📖 Scriptures in Today's Episode: * 1 Corinthians 10:13 * Romans 12:2 * Philippians 4:8 * Ephesians 6:10–18 📚 Next Reading Assignment: Chapter 8 – His Fears Chapter 9 – His Purpose 💬 Join our Facebook group to continue the discussion, share your takeaways, and connect with other wives reading through The Power of a Praying Wife together. Remember, you don't have to have all the answers. Just keep faithfully bringing your husband before the Lord—one prayer at a time. ❤️🙏 Linktree:https://linktr.ee/wifewhoprays EMAIL: wifewhoprays@gmail.com