A Virtuous Woman - pgs 142-145
Realize
1. Read Matthew 20:28; John 13:1-5, 12-17; and Philippians 2:5-7. What does it mean to be a servant? How did Jesus demonstrate the heart of a servant? What do we learn from His example about our calling as His followers?
Reflect
2. According to Genesis 2:18, God made the woman to be a "helper suitable" to her husband. What are some practical ways a wife might fulfill that role?
3. The virtuous woman in Proverbs 31:10-31 is probably a composite of the virtuous qualities in many women. What can you learn from her about serving our husband and family?
4. How can a woman develop and maintain a servant's heart when she feels that she is being taken advantage of or that no one appreciates what she does?
Respond
5. What are five practical ways you can demonstrate the servant heart of Jesus toward your husband this week?
6. List some ways that your husband serves you. How will you thank him for those acts of service?
Prayer of the Day
Lord Jesus, You came to this earth to be a servant. I want to be like You. Yet serving is difficult sometimes: it can be such a thankless and lonely job. Help me to serve my husband and family as if I were serving You. Amen.
1 comment:
The prayer at the end really spoke to me. We are supposed to serve our husband and family like we would serve Him, but think about do I really do that. I work like crazy to clean my house or to cook a special meal if I am having company, but I don't seem too interested in doing this for my husband. He deserves a clean house and a special meal just because he is my husband and I do want to be his "helper" and be special in his eyes. Just like I want to be special in God's eyes. This is very hard to do. I pray the Lord will help me with my attitude about this.
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