My apologies for the lack of activity here on the blog...but I can assure you that things have been pretty active elsewhere :)! Dylan and I are in the processing of buying a lawn business and he's running the whole thing and I'm taking care of all the book work. So, with this being our first official lawn season we're staying busy!
But that's not what I got on here to post about. I am so grateful for the past 15 1/2 months as Dylan's wife. I continue to learn new things every day and hopefully change to look more and more like Jesus in the way I treat and support my husband. I wanted to share some things that I've learned (and am learning) with you all.
1. Being submissive on the outside doesn't necessarily mean you're submissive on the inside.
It took me a little while but I've realized that often times I would manipulate our conversations so that I got what I wanted. Now, this wasn't always in an outward rebellious behavior but it would occur when I put things a certain way or convinced him to think like I was thinking instead of humbling myself and following him (even if I was sure I was right). This sort of attitude is not honoring to my husband or to Jesus and its something I still need to work on.
2. Its very important that I support my husband in front of others and especially our children, even if I disagree.
I realize now more than ever how important this is. People will form an opinion of my husband based on what I say and how I act towards him...wow. That's a lot of responsibility. Not only that but my children will begin to form an opinion about daddy based on how mommy talks to and treats him.
But, boy is this hard to do when I disagree with either how he's doing something or what he would like me to do. That ugly sin nature begins to rear its head and "self" and "me" begin to fight a battle in your head (or at least they do in mine :d). You start to think of all the things you could say about why you either agree or disagree and.... that's where we have a choice. I have a choice to either continue to allow those negative thoughts to overflow my brain and spill out my mouth or I can stop right there...pray for the Lord's strength to support and love my husband and trust that He is in control. And honestly knowing that your husband is a Christian and desires to please the Lord does make this easier. I have to trust that Jesus will speak to Dylan and continue to work through him and change him from the inside out (just like I'm sure Dylan has to do for me too!).
3. Learn to relax and allow him to control his day.
This has been another one of those areas that has been a struggle for me to embrace. I come from a very scheduled household (which is, I believe necessary when you have so many people in the house :)) and my personality is the type that likes to accomplish everything I know that needs to get done as soon as possible so I can then sit back and relax. However my husband has a much more laid back personality and prefers to enjoy some quality time with Adelyn and I in the morning before he leaves for work. This really used to bug me (and sometimes I still let it) but I've learned a couple things.
First, don't look at the clock! This little trick has really helped me to stay relaxed and enjoy the time I have with him.
Second, don't try to schedule his day. If I think he should leave by 10AM I become disappointed, frustrated, and moody when he doesn't leave right when I want him to. Instead of embracing his timing and trusting that he is fully capable of ordering his day without my assistance (which he is) I ruin the minutes I have with him because of my negative thinking and grouchy attitude.
Well, that's a brief look into my wifely walk lately :). I'm definitely still learning and the Lord is continuing to chisel me into the wife and mother He's called me to be. So thankful for His guidance and strength in this amazing journey. I couldn't be more blessed!
God bless you all. Until next time...
Learning to delight in Jesus,
Hannah ;)
But that's not what I got on here to post about. I am so grateful for the past 15 1/2 months as Dylan's wife. I continue to learn new things every day and hopefully change to look more and more like Jesus in the way I treat and support my husband. I wanted to share some things that I've learned (and am learning) with you all.
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| New daddy!! |
1. Being submissive on the outside doesn't necessarily mean you're submissive on the inside.
It took me a little while but I've realized that often times I would manipulate our conversations so that I got what I wanted. Now, this wasn't always in an outward rebellious behavior but it would occur when I put things a certain way or convinced him to think like I was thinking instead of humbling myself and following him (even if I was sure I was right). This sort of attitude is not honoring to my husband or to Jesus and its something I still need to work on.
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| 4th of July! |
2. Its very important that I support my husband in front of others and especially our children, even if I disagree.
I realize now more than ever how important this is. People will form an opinion of my husband based on what I say and how I act towards him...wow. That's a lot of responsibility. Not only that but my children will begin to form an opinion about daddy based on how mommy talks to and treats him.
But, boy is this hard to do when I disagree with either how he's doing something or what he would like me to do. That ugly sin nature begins to rear its head and "self" and "me" begin to fight a battle in your head (or at least they do in mine :d). You start to think of all the things you could say about why you either agree or disagree and.... that's where we have a choice. I have a choice to either continue to allow those negative thoughts to overflow my brain and spill out my mouth or I can stop right there...pray for the Lord's strength to support and love my husband and trust that He is in control. And honestly knowing that your husband is a Christian and desires to please the Lord does make this easier. I have to trust that Jesus will speak to Dylan and continue to work through him and change him from the inside out (just like I'm sure Dylan has to do for me too!).
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| Love these two SO much!! |
3. Learn to relax and allow him to control his day.
This has been another one of those areas that has been a struggle for me to embrace. I come from a very scheduled household (which is, I believe necessary when you have so many people in the house :)) and my personality is the type that likes to accomplish everything I know that needs to get done as soon as possible so I can then sit back and relax. However my husband has a much more laid back personality and prefers to enjoy some quality time with Adelyn and I in the morning before he leaves for work. This really used to bug me (and sometimes I still let it) but I've learned a couple things.
First, don't look at the clock! This little trick has really helped me to stay relaxed and enjoy the time I have with him.
Second, don't try to schedule his day. If I think he should leave by 10AM I become disappointed, frustrated, and moody when he doesn't leave right when I want him to. Instead of embracing his timing and trusting that he is fully capable of ordering his day without my assistance (which he is) I ruin the minutes I have with him because of my negative thinking and grouchy attitude.
Well, that's a brief look into my wifely walk lately :). I'm definitely still learning and the Lord is continuing to chisel me into the wife and mother He's called me to be. So thankful for His guidance and strength in this amazing journey. I couldn't be more blessed!
God bless you all. Until next time...
Learning to delight in Jesus,
Hannah ;)
