Wife After God: Drawing Closer to God & Your Husband

by Jennifer Smith

Wife After God is a refreshing and inspirational 30 day marriage devotional for wives who desire to have a deeper more fulfilling relationship with God and their husbands.

This devotional study was prayerfully composed with 30 days of biblical concepts and practical challenges to help you nourish your relationship with God and your relationship with your husband in marriage into ones that are captivating, intimate and extraordinary. Every day you will be presented with a biblical topic to help draw you nearer to your God and your husband.

You will find that as your relationship with the creator deepens so will your love for your husband.

Chapters & Titles
A Letter From Unveiled Wife
Introduction
Day 1: God’s Purpose For Your Marriage
Day 2: Marriage By Design
Day 3: The Need For Companionship
Day 4: Your Spouse Is A Gift
Day 5: Transforming Love
Day 6: Ministry Of Reconciliation
Day 7: Marriage Is To Make You Holy
Day 8: Confident Worthiness
Day 9: The Good Wife
Day 10: Perfect Posture
Day 11: Pure Joy
Day 12: The Armor Of God
Day 13: Coated In Pride
Day 14: Forgiveness
Day 15: Fear Not
Day 16: A Submissive Heart
Day 17: Wisdom Calls Out
Day 18: Diamond In The Rough
Day 19: Who You Are Called To Be
Day 20: Prayer For You
Day 21: Prayer For Your Husband
Day 22: Prayer For Your Marriage
Day 23: Gifts Of The Spirit
Day 24: The Parts Of Marriage
Day 25: Fruitfulness
Day 26: Hiding From God
Day 27: Intimacy With God
Day 28: Intimacy In Marriage
Day 29: The Unveiled Wife
Day 30: Love Letter To Husband

Genres: Marriage, Christian, Nonfiction, Devotional, Christianity, Christian Living, Christian Non Fiction

210 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 10, 2013

About the author

By God's grace, Jennifer Smith began a web-based ministry for wives in March 2011. She publishes weekly marriage articles on her personal blog, UnveiledWife.com, including encouragements, devotions, and prayers of the day, all geared towards empowering and encouraging wives daily. Social media is a large part of Jennifer's ministry for Unveiled Wife via Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest, where she serves a community of over 250,000 wives. Jennifer has served in ministry alongside her husband, traveling as missionaries to Zambia, Malawi, Canada, and Nicaragua. Jennifer is devoted to encouraging wives all around the world to develop Christ-centered marriages.

Reviews

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved reading this devotional daily. I found it easy to keep up with and easy to understand. Jennifer Smith was able to articulate seemingly hard concepts in a simple, non-confusing way. Needless to say, I learned a lot! She combined scripture reading, devotional reading, prayer, active challenges and journal writing, all-together, into an encouraging interactive experience. I highly recommend this for Christian wives who want encouragement and knowledge in their ministry role of being a wife.

[Yolanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this devotional. I also love the author as a person even though I've never met her. I learned so much through this devotional to become a better wife and also to have a closer personal relationship with God. I'm a young wife. 22 years old and I'll be married to my husband for 2 years in october. I don't have role models around. Every relationship i've seen has failed. When I married, I promised to be the best wife I can be. This book has helped me in so many ways that I cannot explain. You'll heave to read it for yourself to experience the extraordinary. I noticed how more at peace I am, How my relationship with my husband and God has chaged for the better and how much closer I am to the both of them. It's such and amazing read. I encourage all wives to read Wife After God.

[Lisa Jacobson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an excellent resource for Christian wives. It's very well-written - offering kindness, encouragement and challenge to the wife who wants to walk closer with her God and with her husband. Each chapter is relatively short, but packed with a solid teaching, including a lovely prayer and good questions to consider.

[Crystal · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the first devotional that I've actually finished. I bought this book thinking that I could get some tips about being a better wife in my relationship but I got so much more out of it than that. I credit this book with helping me get on track with my relationship with God and my husband. I cannot recommend this book enough. Day 13 was the one that really hit home with me. ( I struggle with pride ) I will definitely re-read and study this book again in the near future because it is so relevant to all wives out there. Read the bible, and read this book with it and if you take the words to heart, you will be changed. I have no doubts.

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a wonderfully written devotional focusing on marital relationships with your spouse and Christ! The verses and insights each day were such an encouragement! I enjoyed this book and will recommend it to others!

[Becca · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a great devotional, especially for new wives! I thought it would be helpful to list "pros & cons" based on my experience.
Pros:
1. I liked that each day was short and sweet. The author referenced Scripture and then went right into application.
2. It was an easy read, not requiring too much deep theological thinking. Very practical.
3. The format was good; I liked the prayer, challenges, and questions.
Cons:
1. I think I would have appreciated it more if she had started with one or two Scripture references and then added "for further study" or something like that. Sometimes there might be four or five passages to read. GOOD that she based the study on Scripture, but I thought it would have been more effective to focus on one or two.
2. This is probably being picky, but I found several typos throughout the book.

Overall, I would recommend this book. It is not for you if you are looking for in depth theology, but it is great if you want general encouragement about being a Godly wife. I really love the author's blog and think she is doing a great ministry!

[Jolanthe Erb · Rating 3 out of 5]

Practical and easy to read, but not super in-depth (I think I was expecting more). It is set up devotional style, with a topic, Scripture to read, short devotional, questions to consider, and a prayer.

There were a few editing issues in the book and I have to admit I was annoyed by the status update at the end of each chapter. To me that sort of negated the fact that you are praying and journaling over your marriage, but quick - update your status. A bit of a mood breaker, if you will.

[Michelle Slomp · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book really challenges you as a wife. It asks to you rethink those things that you have built up and to tear them down. It asks you to be authentic, not just with your husband but with God. I have not only through this study reflected on my marriage, but with my relationship with God.

[Chris Druin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent! What a great gift for someone about to be married or any married lady! Highly recommend!

[Catrina Holley · Rating 4 out of 5]

I greatly enjoyed going through this devotional this month! It was such a blessing to start each day off with my softened heart towards my husband. I enjoyed each challenge that came at the end of each chapter as well. Definitely recommend you check it out. It never hurts to work towards a better God centered marriage no matter where you are in your marriage journey!

[Brittany · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very thankful for this book. It has become a staple in my life that I know I will continue to use (likely for a lifetime). Married ladies, do yourself a favor and get yourself a copy. If you have a friend getting married, it beats all other gifts... get her a copy.

[Liz Young · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a beautiful devotional and I highly recommend it for any wife or engaged woman! It goes through many important topics related to marriage and how to serve your husband and Jesus. I enjoyed reading this 30 days before my wedding.

[Jamie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great devotional.

[Megan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really great daily devotional especially for those who are growing within their Christianity and wanting to pursue a more biblical marriage. After 12 years of marriage some of the points were already known, however I was able to reflect on past instances and grow from each devotion.

[Cym · Rating 5 out of 5]

Following the advice of Jennifer Smith, the author, I wrote down the focus verse of the day, what God is teaching me, prayer and answers to questions. Some days have challenges included in them. There are times I feel the questions were too many, usually three, and too difficult. Maybe I feel like I’m taking an exam, or maybe these questions dig into issues I have trouble facing. It’s good to have my heart examined, right? Maybe it’s just me, hehe!

These are the things I like about Wife After God:

-It is based on the Bible. The messages and thoughts were written according to the focus verses. This is very important because God’s Word is the truth. This devotional aids in the practical application of Scripture.

-It assures me of God’s love for me. He is faithful even if I make mistakes and hurt my husband, intentionally or unintentionally. God forgives me and in turn, I model this forgiveness to my family.

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[Carol · Rating 5 out of 5]

EXCELLENT devotional for women with insightful and thought provoking questions to apply to our lives and marriage. Helped me with staying focused with a 30 day plan on praying for my husband and asking for God to help me see Him thru HIS eyes...it worked! VERY good and highly recommended 30 day devotional. I truly believe that if anyone experiencing a "rocky" marriage would read this book before shutting the door and separating from your spouse.......there would be a lot less divorce and much less guilt and heart-ache as a result of those decisions. God's plan is for restoration IF we are willing to humble ourselves, submit to God's Word and walk in faith AND PRAY for our husbands instead of trying to fix and change them all the time! Can I get an AMEN????

[Lauren · Rating 2 out of 5]

I first came across Unveiled Wife and her new book, Wife After God through Simply Clarke. I knew I right away that I wanted to look into this devotional that came from this genuine little blog. It’s obvious that Jennifer (the author) is truly experiencing the power of Christ, and desires to share with everyone around her the beauty of marriage that is centered on Him. So I set off to Starbucks to start my journey of drawing closer to my God and my sweet husband...

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[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a wonderful devotional. I would recommend to anyone; newlyweds, engaged women, and even those who have been married a long time. I found this devotional a useful tool to help MAINTAIN - it's not meant for couples who are on their last leg of marriage that really require in-depth counseling.
Thank you Jennifer Smith for this awesome book. I found it uplifting and the exercises you suggested helped me take a look at opportunities in my own marriage to give it a "love boost".
Overall, I definitely would tell others about you book.

[Carrie Daws · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short, simple devotions about being the wife God called you to be. What I liked best about these devotions was the questions at the end of each day that the author encouraged you to journal. Some of the questions were expected, but at least one each day got me thinking about changes of heart or improvements to my behavior I could/should make. If you are looking for something that doesn't take too much quiet time but will get you thinking throughout your day, this might be the perfect fit.

[Mandy Pagano · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wife After God: Drawing Closer to God & Your Husband was an awesome read! I felt a connection to the writing and it reflected many of my own marriage struggles. I felt Jennifer's heart come through as she wrote this 30-day devotional. This book was a great source of information and encouragement for my own marriage.

[Amy Collins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it

[Catherine Bai · Rating 4 out of 5]

It a 30 days devotional book. Helps me understand the fundamental of God centered message. Your heart is deceiving, keep reaching for the truth!

[Missie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I definitely grew with thus devotion. The meditations and assignments are thought provoking and insightful.

[Shellye · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing devotional for wives. I was given the opportunity to provide a detailed book review via my blog check it out at http://t.co/LCR2EqH3hi

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a great devotional for those of us wanting to grow closer to our Husbands and also grow closer to the Lord. I enjoyed the devotional work and looked forward to the challenge each day!

[Cathy Eagar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very awesome

Its very nice and informative, can save marriage and make it more happy, I enjoyed reading it... I recommend this

[Jennifer Fox]

Excellent. The online bible study is even better.

[Melissa · Rating 2 out of 5]

The content of this book was merely good, not great. The author had wonderful intentions but desperately needed an editor. I have little patience for platitudes and these were rife with grammatical errors. It was painful to read at times but I pushed through because my husband enjoyed the matching "Husband After God" book, which was slightly better than this book. Despite its shortcomings the questions were thought provoking and I loved that there were several scripture references to read each night.

[Heather Hansen · Rating 5 out of 5]

My husband and I began reading this book together, with his copy being “Husband after God”. Literature such as these beautifully written and compelling words from the sprit is the difference between “life and death”. By saving our marriage we glorify the lord and honor him which is
no words can describe and only singing songs of praise to on the almighty can be heard. Please read this book at any time, protect the blessing your Heavenly Father has given

Cordially, your coupon clipping, prison wife standing in the lord’s armor.

[Debbi Pesch · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really like this devotional. It helped me get to know myself and my husband a lot. It also showed me how important it is to put God at the center of my relationship. I highly recommend all couples to read it whether you are married or not. Also, I suggest using a journal and not writing directly in the book because I've gone back through out the years and re-read it and did the activities again. Things change as you change and grow in your relationship so answers change.