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On Being a Help Meet

I continue to read, be intrigued and inspired by Created To Be His Help Meet (written by Debi Pearl). I haven’t finished the book yet, not due to neglecting it but because I have been savoring it.
I have found my enjoyment in this book is best when I read one chapter then take the time to stop and meditate and pray about what I’ve read. I also try to limit myself to no more than 3 chapters a day so that I can really think on and pray about what I am learning. I believe this to be the very best way to digest this book.
The letters Mrs. Pearl shares from other women add a large amount to the flavor of the book. Some of the letters are wonderful and inspiring, some disgust me (have me wag my head in shame and tsk, tsking), some motivate me and others shock me. I am amazed at what people will pour out into a letter (then again- who am I to say that- I'm a blogger! LOL). I am amazed at what people will blame God for and amazed still at what some women will “put up with” (for lack of a better term). More so, I am amazed at how my heart and mindset is being challenged, changed and reaffirmed by my reading.
My marriage has always been wonderful and very blessed. I have never once doubted my husband’s love for me and separate sleeping arrangements, let alone the word divorce, have never been a part of our lives. We have had our share of arguments and have at times slept fitfully next to each other because our hearts were not right with each other or the Lord but we have always resolved our issues and have done so within 24 hours (it is very harmful to continue to hold a grudge!). We do not prolong arguments and I have never used the silent treatment (although, come to think of it, he may have appreciated that more than the ranting I was once known to do! LOL).
To Be Continued. Part 1 of 3 posts.

Been thinking about you...

6:55 PM, 2006-Nov-8 .. Posted by oldpathsfamilyfarm

Hey Amy,

I haven't been around in a while (shame, shame), but I was thinking about you lately. I just re-listened to that sermon by Voddie Baucham that has been creating such a stir lately, and wondered about your perspective on it. Being a youth minister, I'm sure you'd have some neat insights, and I always enjoyed your comments on Choosing Home. If you haven't heard it, let me know and I'll *find* the link for you to hear it online.

Blessings,

~Julie

Ohhh

6:40 AM, 2006-Nov-9 .. Posted by mominpa

I am limiting myself to 1 chapter a day.... because I too want to 'process' it not just read it.

I too am very blessed in my marriage, but I am still far from where God wants ME to be.