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3 Myths of the Pinterest-Perfect Marriage

Last updated on: October 25, 2016 at 8:33 am   by Lindsey Austin

3 Myths of the Pinterest-Perfect Marriage 2016-10-25T08:33:59-05:00 Lindsey Austin

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3 Myths of a Pinterest-Perfect Marriage

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Myth #2: The Bible says not to be a nagging wife, which means to never speak up about your own needs.

Always put your husband and children first. Christ came to serve, not to be served, and this should be the goal of every Christ-like wife. Follow Titus 2:4 by studying your husband and children, to make their lives easier. This is your highest calling.

Truth #2: Does anyone else smell a load of BS?

Should it be your desire to care for your husband and children? Sure! But does that mean you ignore your own soul and never create time for yourself? Of course not.

Here’s the truth: if you don’t take care of yourself, nobody else will. Life is busy, marriage and children are demanding, and if you don’t speak up for yourself, no one else will! Say what you need and don’t be afraid to confess what you want. Mamas are not machines!

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