In addition to that struggle, the friction of learning how to be one with each other brought other challenges to the surface.
The greatest trial that overshadowed my husband and me in our first four years of marriage was a sexual problem. I harbored a growing anger toward God for not giving me the marriage I had always dreamed of, believing I was entitled to a perfect life because I did all the right things for Him. My husband quickly became a source of disappointment, often failing to fulfill me as I thought he should. Marriage was not meeting my needs as I thought it would when I yearned to be a wife. The first few years of our marriage were devastating, and my heart broke over the mess we were living in.
Happy Wives Club: Top 35 Cheap & Creative ‘Just Because’ Gift Ideas For Him Ideas for a little “just because” lovin’.2 Introduction z The ebb and flow of life makes for an interesting journey, one that has been full of sorrow and joy, with everything in between, for my husband and me. Prayer Prompt ♥ Ask God to show you sources of help and encouragement for your marriage.Ĭ: 7 Ways to Feel More Attractive Let’s break this cycle of running ourselves down and start embracing and enjoying the way we look. I’m looking forward to reading all the marriage advice goodies. I will pick a random number on March the 10th and the poster in that spot will win a copy of The Unveiled Wife (or the choice of a book from the Marriage Book Library). What has helped you as you walk through life with your husband? Please leave a comment to this post with a bit of marriage advice. I would recommend this book literally to any wife (or wife-to-be), but especially those that are struggling.įacebook twitter pinterest instagram youtube google+Īnd because I like the book so much, I’m offering a copy as the prize in this month’s giveaway. I am confident wives will gain a deeper understanding of marriage and God’s desire for their hearts from diving into my life and the relatable message I share in this book.Īnother major strength to this book is each chapter ends with overview thoughts and a number of amazing questions to work through. It is about unveiling the real you, letting down your walls so that intimacy can thrive in your most sacred relationships. The Unveiled Wife is about drawing closer to God and your husband despite circumstance. Over the course of four years, my husband and I experienced a rollercoaster of a relationship which almost ended in divorce. I sank deeper into isolation, away from God and my husband. I felt isolated in my struggles, unsure of whether I could safely talk to anyone about the challenges of marriage.
The Unveiled Wife Book came from the hardships I faced as a young wife. This is what Jennifer has to say about her book: (The whole time I’m reading the book I kept shouting in my head, “Get help! Go for help!”) The joy of the story is watching her personal transformation, seeing their marriage turn the corner, and cheering when they find a solution to a significant sexual problem. Jennifer shares her story with gracious transparency and I felt her pain and sense of helplessness. The book pulled me in very quickly (you can read the first chapter here). I just finished reading The Unveiled Wife by Jennifer Smith (which is out today!).