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Not your everyday culture..






As we step into this new year, I’ve embraced a meaningful journey through a Bible challenge inspired by Andrew Wommack’s Bible Reading Plan. Each verse comes alive with added notes that unpack its richness, drawing insights from the concordance, Greek and Hebrew meanings, as well as the cultural, historical, contemporary and spiritual context surrounding it.

This plan isn’t just about reading; it’s about deep understanding and connection with God’s Word. It’s an incredible way to start the year with intention and faith, diving deeper into the Scriptures and letting them transform our hearts.

I saw something in Andrew’s notes on Matthew 1 that really got me thinking about contemporary marriage. He pointed out a perspective on Mary and Joseph that isn’t always emphasized, and it hit home for me.


I loved when he said, What if Mary had tried to convince Joseph herself that her pregnancy was from God? She didn’t. Instead, she trusted God to reveal the truth to Joseph the way the angel had revealed it to her. Can we pause there for a moment? What faith, what trust! It makes me wish I could have been part of that conversation.


Here’s where it gets real: Many of us wives don’t know when to step back and let the Holy Spirit do His work. We try to handle things ourselves, because let’s be honest, the world has taught us to “speak our minds,” complain, cry, nag, hold grudges, pressure for therapy (note - therapy is good for you), listen to “don’t-let-him-do-that-to-you” friends, or even separate or divorce. Don’t get me wrong🙏🏾 there are valid times and places for some of these actions. But when do we pause, step aside, and let God work while we wait, trust, and simply rest in Him?


To be honest, since I moved to this part of the world, I’ve struggled with this area of the gospel. It feels so counter-cultural. But lately, I’ve been finding my way back. Reading Andrew’s notes reminded me of what’s possible and gave me fresh confidence.


Here’s the truth: we can wait for God to work in our spouses without losing ourselves in the process. It is possible to be okay while you’re waiting, no mental exhaustion, no bitterness, no stress, no heart palpitations. (I know this part so well). You can wait in peace, trust, and even joy because you’ve handed it over to God. Sounds too good to be true Abi? But didn’t Christ say, “You can do all things through Him who strengthens you”?


Choose to trust God with your spouse this year. Take that journey. It might not make sense to the world, but it’s what God wants, and it saves you from so many bad days and heavy feelings.



Declare 1 Corinthians 13:4–7 over yourself every single day:

Love is patient; I am patient. Love is kind; I am kind…

Let’s choose love, choose trust, and choose Christ in us.


Allow me wish you a Prosperous and Rest filled 2025, it is another opportunity to stay encouraged, engaged and better quipped for this marital journey.

I invite you to join our WhatsApp community, where we engage, encourage and equip wives.


You have my heart ❤️

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