174 ~ When a Husband Won't Lead: What a Godly Wife Can Do

If your husband won't lead spiritually, I want you to know that you are not alone and God's Word has something important to say to you today. This is one of the most common and most painful tensions in Christian marriages, and in this episode I'm walking through six biblical truths that will give you real direction and real peace. I'll cover the unrealistic expectations many wives have about spiritual leadership, the freedom of a wife's responsibility for her own walk with God, how to encourage your husband without nagging or trying to be the Holy Spirit, and why prayer is your single greatest resource for your husband and your marriage. Let's Get Started   KEY TAKEAWAYS A wife's expectations of what spiritual leadership must look like may be built on personal ideals rather than a biblical standard. A wife is fully responsible for her own walk with God. Her spiritual growth is never dependent on her husband's. A wife shares in the responsibility to teach her children about God, regardless of what her husband is or is not doing. A husband may be withdrawing spiritually because he feels inferior to his wife's knowledge and maturity. Her conduct, not her words, is what Scripture says has the power to reach him. Genuine respect and practical encouragement create the environment where a husband is most likely to step into spiritual leadership. Prayer is a wife's greatest resource. When she prays scripture over her husband, she partners with the only One who can truly change a heart.   Scripture References: Ephesians 5:25–26 Ephesians 6:4 Matthew 6:33 Deuteronomy 6:6–7 Proverbs 1:8 2 Timothy 1:5 1 Peter 3:1–2 Ephesians 5:33 Proverbs 16:9 James 5:16 Colossians 1:9–10 Galatians 5:22–23     🌷 LIVE WEBINAR ~ MAY 14TH ~ Join us as I share 3 Biblical Principles a Godly Uses to Transform Her Marriage, Even If Her Husband Won't Change. God's Word fixes what's broken as well as encourages those who are striving for HIm. No matter what stage of marriage you're in, this is for you!   🌷Submissive Wife Study Guide ~ Download your free guide to begin your journey to becoming a better wife and to the marriage God designed for you. Get your copy today!   🌷30 Minute Mentoring Calls  ~ Have a struggle or concern and need someone to talk to? Book a call for clear biblical advice.    Thank You for listening!♥️ Love the Podcast? Please leave a review. Your support helps us to reach more wives and help more marriages with the truth of God's Word. 🌷 30 Day Communication Reset ~ Transform the communication in your marriage with this simple daily action plan.   🌷Likeminded Wives Gathering   Free zoom meeting every 2nd & 4th Tuesday with myself and other Christian wives. Learn More!   🌷  Resources for Christian Wives    🌷  Join sisters like you ~ Faith Lived Out Community on FB   🌷  Contact me: [email protected]   Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.