1Peter 3:1 ¶ Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives;
2 While they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear.
3 Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel;
4 But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.
5 For after this manner in the old time the holy women also, who trusted in God, adorned themselves, being in subjection unto their own husbands:
6 Even as Sara obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose daughters ye are, as long as ye do well, and are not afraid with any amazement.
7 Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.
Richard and I attended a wonderful "Couple's Retreat" on Friday night through noon today. It was 2 hours out of town in a beautiful location. I could tell all about it right here but think I'll just post the email I just shot off to our pastor as it explains some of what we experienced and the blessings we enjoyed.....
Pastor,
You asked us to let you know what we thought about the couples' retreat, how we were blessed, etc.... so here is my entry our behalf...
We loved it!!!!!!!!! It's so easy to grow stale and to take your spouse for granted. We were so very Biblically and poignantly reminded to love and cherish each other, to meet those God-given needs in each other's lives, and to be a testimony for Jesus Christ with a Godly marriage in today's tragically misinformed and marriage-maligned world.
We enjoyed the sessions so much. The singing was a blessing, the games were a hoot, the prizes were fun, and the messages were touching and challenging. Thank you, thank you, thank you to you and Tracy for putting the entire retreat together and making it worthwhile not only for the most newlywed couple there but for us "old-timers" as well.
We want to let you know this special blessing, too! You had asked just 2 days ago that we try to make a contact with (new church members). We had last seen them at the 4th of July thing at the college. When we walked into the Hotel on Friday afternoon at 4:00 p.m., they were right there in the lobby!!! We greeted each other, shared hugs, and then went out to dinner together. This morning, we had breakfast together. It was not planned but God orchestrated it!! It was during our breakfast conversation that we invited them to our couples Christmas party on the 9th and that they invited us to come over to their condo in Panama City to watch the Alabama/LSU game with them there. Because of obligations here, we weren't able to take them up on that very gracious offer, but a precious friendship was forged at the Retreat. We thought it was just so neat that you had just asked us to get up with them. God is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well, that's our report and our hearts are still rejoicing tonight. It was a very special 20 hours at the retreat!!!
Blessings,
Richard and Susan
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