tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post6611512315174220935..comments2024-03-28T21:58:41.783-04:00Comments on Home Joys: Submission and Noah's WifeGinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05420137490490341730noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-49507573729245149592015-05-14T18:37:39.963-04:002015-05-14T18:37:39.963-04:00Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this, it re...Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this, it really was very thought provoking! I have become convicted over the last few weeks, that I am not really being as submissive to my husband as I thought I was. It is my prayer that the Lord will help me, "weed my garden" of negative, undermining speech. I am very much enjoying your blog!Sarah in Irelandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05881841040236470820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-38622568953783863302015-02-12T15:32:45.281-05:002015-02-12T15:32:45.281-05:00Gina, this is a wonderful, wonderful post! I haven...Gina, this is a wonderful, wonderful post! I haven't had internet for a few years, but I came by today (recovering from minor surgery) to reacquaint myself with your blog and this post was really a blessing to me. Congratulations on your littlest blessing! Monica formerly from NaturalmamaX4.blogspot.com. My new blog can be found at www.simplefarmmama.wordpress.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-63740995556599507452015-01-31T12:49:13.626-05:002015-01-31T12:49:13.626-05:00Bethany -
That sad thing is that I can be manipula...Bethany -<br />That sad thing is that I can be manipulative but find ways to justify myself! Thanks for your input!<br />GinaGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05420137490490341730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-14911028405140892492015-01-31T12:48:12.156-05:002015-01-31T12:48:12.156-05:00You mean that when I'm married 34 years - I wo...You mean that when I'm married 34 years - I won't have it all together! ;)<br />Thanks for your honesty! <br />GinaGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05420137490490341730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-14946403571420437022015-01-31T12:47:33.387-05:002015-01-31T12:47:33.387-05:00I appreciate the thoughts of you all who have been...I appreciate the thoughts of you all who have been married more years than I! <br />GinaGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05420137490490341730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-84883473054526314492015-01-31T07:48:32.226-05:002015-01-31T07:48:32.226-05:00Over the years, I've been blessed with many Bi...Over the years, I've been blessed with many Bible study groups, and discussions with friends on this challenging topic. I have never forgotten hearing once, long ago, that 'to be submissive is to get under, or behind and support, and lift up!" and the teacher used her hands to demonstrate, This is something most of us strong-willed women can do, <br />And also, I have been reminded over the years, that the Bible tells all of us, wives and husbands alike, to 'be submissive, (supportive) one to another' This is alot easier in a Christ guided family, <br />On the flip side, I worked as a Case Manager in a Domestic Violence Shelter, for many years, and have seen and dealt with the dark side. Another guiding Biblical principal, is to remember that we are told to put God first, then our husbands, <br />All of this requires great wisdom,discernment and maturity that can only come from our Savior, and we are all works in progress, no matter our age or experiences. The above virtues mentioned above, usually come from the Lord shaping and molding and re-arranging our thoughts and lives, and is rarely comfortable!! I so agree with Ms, Gina,,,hang in there sister! Do right, be humble and give thanks. We will pray for you;Grandma Ruthnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-66757527442892893762015-01-30T21:54:12.399-05:002015-01-30T21:54:12.399-05:00After 34 years of marriage I regret to inform you ...After 34 years of marriage I regret to inform you that I am not always supportive of my husband! ;) However we have been married long enough that he has learned to ask what my objections are and decide if it's a real problem or just menopause (used to be the monthly)! Having said that - he is in charge and I find that submission (the general rule) is incredibly freeing and gives/gave me the time and focus to be a homemaker (especially when the kids were little) without worrying about the stuff he handles. It is definitely easier than it was back then, after a lot of years there is a lot more trust! Our ladies bible study started a project where we don't let ourselves criticize or be negative, it has been an eye opener, we are all over 50 and married a long time and we get into negative habits. This is a good reminder as well.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209722078916803400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-70521605554640815142015-01-30T21:39:19.060-05:002015-01-30T21:39:19.060-05:00I liked trying to imagine how Noah's wife migh...I liked trying to imagine how Noah's wife might have felt! :) When we moved to Ohio 3 years ago with no house available to move into I had to wonder what Abraham's wife went through?! All you read is that she went but I had to wonder how she felt? Surely the women back then were as human and hormonal as I am?? <br /><br />I often find myself being manipulative - maybe not being blantantly disrespectful but undermining my husband in little, "I just didn't think about it" ways. If I really care about what he likes/wants/enjoys/wishes than I should gladly do those things and = confess, sometimes I just don't feel like putting forth the effort, especially if it doesn't seem that important to me!<br /><br />Something we can all always work on........ I enjoyed your post!Bethany Eicherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00279586692972368906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-29319986610045170602015-01-30T20:24:03.390-05:002015-01-30T20:24:03.390-05:00Kara-
I have to admit that I'm not always grac...Kara-<br />I have to admit that I'm not always gracious about sharing my husband with church work - but I'm trying to be supportive!<br />Thanks for your encouragement! <br />GinaGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05420137490490341730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-89808131188679608782015-01-30T19:50:28.433-05:002015-01-30T19:50:28.433-05:00I loved what you said about being a safe place for...I loved what you said about being a safe place for your husband's dreams and ideas. That's exactly who I what I want to be - a safe place. My husband was just asked to be part of the elder team at our church, and I am so thankful that I am able to joyfully support him and encourage him in this, even if it means a few more days/nights away from our daughter and I. Rather than selfishly asking him to spend all his time with us, I can support him in this because it will help him grow and help him be a blessing to others. I'm so thankful that it's actually quite easy to support him in this because when he is home with us, he makes his time count. He dotes on our daughter. I'm so thankful that he is, as you said your husband is, an easy husband to be submissive to.<br />Thank you for sharing this and for reminding me of the great blessing I can be to my husband.<br />KaraKarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09832752828582010717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-22350046468232717952015-01-30T19:00:26.968-05:002015-01-30T19:00:26.968-05:00Joy -
I admit that I'm married to an easy man ...Joy -<br />I admit that I'm married to an easy man - though my life certainly is not perfect since we are both still ordinary naturally selfish people. I'm sorry that you have struggled. I know that second marriages, even when the first spouse has died, have their challenges. Please hang in there and pray for God to work through your marriage. <br /><br />Praying for you.<br />GinaGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05420137490490341730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-20177941456456275562015-01-30T18:57:22.087-05:002015-01-30T18:57:22.087-05:00Thanks for sharing Sue. You seem to have a great a...Thanks for sharing Sue. You seem to have a great attitude of seeing God at work through your husband.<br />Blessings,<br />GinaGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05420137490490341730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-38216450392405594632015-01-30T18:54:01.688-05:002015-01-30T18:54:01.688-05:00You make it sound so easy. And perhaps the type o...You make it sound so easy. And perhaps the type of man you have married does make it easy. I married a widower with teenage boys and his previous wife had been the spiritual leader, which I am not. He expected me to be and when I have asked him to be (especially with his children) he really has no response except that he is sorry. Your life seems so perfect and so well planned and I feel it is unattainable for me, for us.Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00996452659184909862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-82594016226619995752015-01-30T17:44:32.539-05:002015-01-30T17:44:32.539-05:00It is a big challenge, my husband has said that he...It is a big challenge, my husband has said that he feels he is on a path that he has trod before, so when he suggests things i do feel that it is Gods will, he has laid out my husbands life and the path that he must tread. It hasnt always been easy and some days i can feel the surge to question in a more forth right manner, but if i step back and look at the decision i know my husband would not make a large decision without alot of thought and prayer.<br />I do pray daily to be a Godly wife. <br />SueThe warm fireplacenoreply@blogger.com