tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4154405870041249691.post7945311112290341106..comments2023-09-28T10:57:04.386-04:00Comments on Tracie Miles: Marriage Challenge Day 3: PerspectiveTracie Mileshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17191555760519183027noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4154405870041249691.post-62220575083952818322010-02-22T19:35:01.647-05:002010-02-22T19:35:01.647-05:00Wow!!! Love to share my blog. That is exactly the...Wow!!! Love to share my blog. That is exactly the. Journey God has been taking me to. Http://robynwbuxton.blogspot.com <br /><br />It is my personal journey from a year of growth from the stormsRobyn Buxtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07657798863992423431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4154405870041249691.post-69756963411052562352010-02-19T10:01:42.608-05:002010-02-19T10:01:42.608-05:00Tracie,
I thank God that He answer my question thr...Tracie,<br />I thank God that He answer my question through your marriage challenge, especially day3. It made me realized that i am so much blessed that HE has given me my husband, to think that a lot of wives are crying in prayers to change their husbands heart, while i wasn't able to appreciate the the kind of husband that i have. i just don't understand before why he wants to be a preacher,rather than practice is profession?He can be an ordinary church worker or member. I now realized that God has set him apart to do HIS will.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4154405870041249691.post-56408547157751018792010-02-18T11:21:01.295-05:002010-02-18T11:21:01.295-05:00God is "stepping on my toes" BIG TIME th...God is "stepping on my toes" BIG TIME through this challenge, Tracie. Ouch! No pain, no gain, right? Thanks for the encouragement and challenge. A day behind, but will catch up today.Rachel Beranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00324124235452940506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4154405870041249691.post-77966267643577784622010-02-18T10:35:00.164-05:002010-02-18T10:35:00.164-05:00Traci, thank you for your encouraging words. I,too...Traci, thank you for your encouraging words. I,too, had an idea in my head of what I thought my perfect husband would be. I was widowed for over 12 years and prayed "fervently" for the perfect husband. When I met the wonderful man I am married to, he didn't even resemble what I had "fervently" prayed for. We've been married for 2 years now and even though my husband isn't perfect, God has changed him into the perfect man for me. God is Amazing!Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17927475209783096742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4154405870041249691.post-1557305344740325282010-02-18T00:05:09.378-05:002010-02-18T00:05:09.378-05:00Wow, Tracie, how convicting. I never thought abou...Wow, Tracie, how convicting. I never thought about viewing my husband as a spiritual leader in this way. Thank you for being so transparent as this has opened my eyes to see my husband in such a more positive way--to concentrate on his positive Godly strengths and pray that he will grow as God desires, not my will for him.<br /><br />This marriage challenge is incredibly timely and God-ordained for my life at this season. Thank you for sharing your heart and life experiences so that we may grow closer to the image of the godly woman Christ wants us to be.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4154405870041249691.post-71864189803067296632010-02-17T21:04:29.599-05:002010-02-17T21:04:29.599-05:00Thank you for this eye opener. As the daughter and...Thank you for this eye opener. As the daughter and granddaughter of ministers I had this clear picture of what I wanted my husband to be spiritually. And I have had a lot of days of frustration because he wasn't who I though he should be. Thank you for helping me to see that It's not my will. It should be GOD'S<br />will in all things.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13875852964840811380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4154405870041249691.post-27103818262975851822010-02-17T18:53:43.219-05:002010-02-17T18:53:43.219-05:00Encouraging and challenging post.Encouraging and challenging post.shutterhappyhopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01788806907918839826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4154405870041249691.post-21037035911852125362010-02-17T16:06:15.660-05:002010-02-17T16:06:15.660-05:00Tracie,
I have regrets in my long marriage of 26 y...Tracie,<br />I have regrets in my long marriage of 26 years, and one of them was that my husband was not the spiritual leader of the family that I wanted him to be. Three of our sons are adults now, and I feel the time has passed that he would have influence on their spiritual lives. Looking at the perspective of a spiritual leader using the definitions of loving and supporting the family makes me see my husband as the best leader he could ever be. He is completely selfless. What better example of Christ is there, and why didn't I see this before? He always puts the needs of the family first, and I know my sons have learned more from their dad than I will ever realize.<br />Thank you, Tracie. This challenge came at the best possible time for us, as I try to rekindle a romance that was left to die. I need to learn to love and believe in my husband in new ways, and with God's help I will. I pray the Spirit will continue leading you, and will work in my heart to bring about real change in how I think and feel about my married life, my husband and myself. THANK-YOU!Colleen Reskehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14358300905995171700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4154405870041249691.post-44375426026714797432010-02-17T14:49:56.124-05:002010-02-17T14:49:56.124-05:00Tracie,
So I'm not the only one who imagines a...Tracie,<br />So I'm not the only one who imagines a bible toting, devotion leading, immersed in praying, blue suit wearing husband! Your story is very encouraging. <br /><br />My husband recently came to the Lord on my birthday. It came after 5 years of praying (and tears, lots and lots of tears) on my part. He told me to let him walk his walk with God because well, he knows me. I was ready to give him bibles, commentaries, devotions, etc. to help him along. But he wouldn't have any of it. He wouldn't even go to church with us on Sundays which was a big disappointment to me. How come I'm not seeing any changes, Lord? But little by little I see and hear things from him that let me know God IS working. It's just on a different timetable than mine.~Grace and Peacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16967112320704318521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4154405870041249691.post-53467342488156372602010-02-17T13:05:00.294-05:002010-02-17T13:05:00.294-05:00Thank you for this Tracie. So true. What encoura...Thank you for this Tracie. So true. What encouragement.<br /><br />Yesterday, I not only prayed for my husband, but with my husband. As I prayed with him, I thanked the Lord for specific qualities I see in him...his dedication to our family...the way he provides for us...the abilities the Lord has entrusted to him etc... That only came after a day of asking the Lord to show me something good for which to be thankful. Too often the negative appears in neon lights, while the positive is written in small print.<br /><br />Asking the Lord to magnify the good and change my perspective,<br />JoyJoyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00010498759199040612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4154405870041249691.post-41801580365764615162010-02-17T10:59:55.978-05:002010-02-17T10:59:55.978-05:00Thank you so much for this picture of a leader in ...Thank you so much for this picture of a leader in your home. For those of us who are waiting for that spiritual leader to step forward it was a great new thought. My mind picture has been changed and I now have a better idea for prayer and a closer walk. <br /><br />Thank you also for this challenge. I pray every marriage is strengthened by it.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08558466251333805984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4154405870041249691.post-1558655075923804122010-02-17T09:48:39.637-05:002010-02-17T09:48:39.637-05:00Thank you so much!! I am so encouraged by what yo...Thank you so much!! I am so encouraged by what you have shared from your heart today. My eyes have been opened to what a true spiritual leader looks like, and I am blessed to have one in my home. Thank you Father for being so good to me.<br /><br />LaneyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4154405870041249691.post-24424396976347214312010-02-17T09:30:49.551-05:002010-02-17T09:30:49.551-05:00Hi Tracie and ladie,
Congradulations!!
Melinda Bro...Hi Tracie and ladie,<br />Congradulations!!<br />Melinda Brown & shutterhappyhope.<br /><br />Tracie thanks for the fabulous job you are doing here. You are being a blessing to many.<br /><br />I don't have facebook was wondering if you could email the list to me??<br /><br />Have to say my husband is a spiritual leader...and has been doing a wonderful job at it. Few areas where I need to work on.<br /><br />Loved God's word you had so fitting....<br /><br />Hold on ladies:<br /><br />O God of second chances, fill us, direct us, empower us, bless us that we might walk in the way of your cross. <br /> Amen.<br /><br />Thanks Tracie and everyone:)<br />RhondaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4154405870041249691.post-85645489211423215332010-02-17T09:28:55.657-05:002010-02-17T09:28:55.657-05:00Tracie,
Thank you for giving us this Marriage Ch...Tracie, <br />Thank you for giving us this Marriage Challenge! Just reading your blog these past few days has blessed me and opened my eyes to myself! I have a wonderful husband! He is everything I am not. I have been so quick to judge him in the way he handles situations with our kids and how I don't think he is being the "spiritual leader" that I think he should, that I have not seen how ridiculous my behavior is sometimes!! I am so humbled right now before God about my behavior and realize that my husband has been our family's spiritual leader all along! God is so good!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4154405870041249691.post-36029393842933194422010-02-17T09:05:58.211-05:002010-02-17T09:05:58.211-05:00Thanks so much. I have struggled in this area as w...Thanks so much. I have struggled in this area as well and I appreciate the perspective on a Spiritual leader. We want our husbands to be perfect even if we aren't!! I am so glad you shared this information with us. God has a way of showing us what we need, right when we need it most. Have a blessed day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4154405870041249691.post-57502308979092929202010-02-17T08:46:53.150-05:002010-02-17T08:46:53.150-05:00You are so right, it does cause friction. In fact,...You are so right, it does cause friction. In fact, my husband and I were recently arguing about this issue. Thanks for pointing out that there are other ways than just the churchy-spiritual things. I too, had the same image of how a spiritual leader should be. <br /><br />Great challenge, I really needed this!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4154405870041249691.post-46453961122810535682010-02-17T08:37:13.720-05:002010-02-17T08:37:13.720-05:00Thank you Tracie. I REALLY needed this one. I ha...Thank you Tracie. I REALLY needed this one. I have the same image in my head about a spiritual leader, well not anymore after reading your experience. Thank you for the courage you have to share your stories with us to help us grow in faith. See you tomorrow!<br /><br />Peace, Love, & God Bless,<br />ShelonJazzyTurtlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02479858798495658706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4154405870041249691.post-72925984776794035452010-02-17T08:25:27.057-05:002010-02-17T08:25:27.057-05:00Tracie-
Thank you for this wonderful reminder of h...Tracie-<br />Thank you for this wonderful reminder of how we need to pray to see our husbands. My marriage is almost 3 years into recovery from an addiction that has just about destroyed us; however, by GOD'S grace, HIS power, and HIS love, I'm committed to loving my husband unconditionally and standing by him through much prayer and much hope that our marriage will not only survive this, but both of us will come out of it much stronger in our walk with GOD and our love for each other!!!<br />Thank you for this 14-day challenge!!! I needed this pick-me-up right now!! GOD is using you in incredible ways!!!<br />Have a BLESSED day-Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com