My purpose for these devotionals are to encourage wives through God’s Word. Each devotional has God inspired content, based on what God is currently teaching me. His Word is rich in wisdom and comfort and I believe it is important that we are encouraged through scripture, especially about marriage and relationships.

Heart Conditions – The Prodigal Son And Marriage

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Please take a moment to read Luke 15:11-31 and then resume this devotional.

The Prodigal Son And Marriage

The Prodigal Son is a story about relationships. The truth is that when other people are involved things happen, good and bad, and conditions of our hearts are revealed by how we respond and interact with others.  In marriage we are constantly interacting with our spouse, so it is crucial that we are aware of our heart conditions and how we are responding to each other.  

There are 3 vantage points in story and most of us can relate to all 3 at different times throughout life. Lets look at those vantage points and see what heart conditions are revealed. Read Full Article

March 14, 2013
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How Do You Treat Your Spouse?

How Do You Treat Your Spouse? devotionals for wives and marriage treat your spouse marriage devotional character Unveiled WifeIt is our responsibility to evaluate our own lives, to be aware of any positive transformations we need to make in our character, and to allow those changes to occur.  This is how we strive to fulfill the verse in 1 Peter 1:15-16:

But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.”

Our character reflects who we are, what is in our hearts, and it is shown by how we treat our spouse.  There are two characters in the Bible that are extremely opposite of each other.  Their interactions told throughout scripture reflect the ancient battle of good vs. evil.  The question is… which one are we like?

Do we reflect Christ’s character?

or dare I ask…

Do we reflect Satan’s character? Read Full Article

March 6, 2013
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Seeing Myself In Sarah

Seeing Myself In Sarah devotionals for wives and marriage lying doubt devotional Unveiled WifeHave you ever wanted something very badly, but it wasn’t happening?

Do you ever feel God promised you something, but it hasn’t happened? Do you ever get tired on waiting on God’s promises or to fulfill His will in your life so you try and go your own way? At what lengths do you go? Lie? Cheat? Does doubt creep in?

I am guilty. I do not exercise patience. I do not like to wait. Good news~~I am not the first. Bad news, I am probably not the last. There is hope.

Sarah. We find her story in Genesis Read Full Article

January 31, 2013
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Are We Living In God’s Light

Are We Living In Gods Light devotionals for wives and marriage Unveiled WifeI have asked my friend Jamie to be a contributor on Unveiled Wife!  She is gifted at writing, but greater than her talent is her passionate devotion to God!  She loves God and she loves to share about God with others!  Here is one of her first pieces and it is a devotional!  Enjoy!

Jamie writes:

The bible often refers to “God’s light” and how we need to live in it.  It mentions how our light needs to shine before others,

Matthew 5:16, “In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” Read Full Article

January 10, 2013
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Freedom Through Forgiveness

Freedom Through Forgiveness guest articles encouragements for wives devotionals for wives and marriage restoration marriage Forgiveness abandonment Unveiled WifeEvelyn Jansen wrote this personal article that reveals how she found freedom through forgiveness!  Not just in forgiving her husband, but also her parents.  So many times we build walls to try and protect ourselves from being hurt when in reality the walls we build end up hurting us.  Being able to forgive will lead to restoration!  If you are inspired by Evelyn’s words please leave a comment below!

Evelyn writes:   

When I got married 31 years ago, most of the people I knew married young.  That is to say that you either went to college and married upon graduation, or you got a job after high school and then got married.  Many people today would scoff, or even gasp at the thought of couples marrying after high school, but a few decades ago it was commonplace.  To our credit, many of the couples I knew then are still married now.

It took a lot of courage to jump in and make those vows, but young love dictated that something be done, be acted upon, if the object of our affection was to be secured for our very own.  Read Full Article

November 1, 2012
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9 Ways To Improve Your Marriage

A thriving marriage requires intentionality!  Seeking ways to improve marriage is a great start!

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Today I am contributing over at FaithLife Women, sharing 9 Ways I Am Learning To Improve My Marriage!  One of the most intentional ways you can improve your marriage is to draw close to God daily!  Read His Word and pray fervently!

If you are looking for a helpful resource to guide you through God’s Word, visit faithlifebible.com/jensmith, and get your FREE COPY of the Faithlife Study Bible today using coupon code JENSMITH!

Please share this opportunity to get this free resource with your friends and family!  I would also love feedback about what you think of the resource!  Please leave your reviews below!

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August 17, 2012
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5 Encouraging Life Verses For Marriage

Life verses are passages of scripture found in the Bible that capture our attention and feed our soul. The are so comforting, they almost seem tangible. God’s Words are so powerful!

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Our church has been covering a sermon series on life verses. We have had the privilege of hearing from different pastors on how they cling to their life verses! Each one explained how God used specific scriptures to carry them through tough times or how they ministered to their spirit. Every message has been inspiring to me in different areas of life including marriage and parenting.

I felt called to share with you a few particular life verses for marriage that I hope will empower you in your relationship with your spouse. May you find hope for your marriage and find strength to carry on even through the tough seasons.

  1. “Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.” – 1 Peter 4:8
  2. “Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.” – Ecclesiastes 4:12
  3. “Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.” – Ephesians 4:2-3
  4. “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” – Jeremiah 29:11
  5. “Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.” – Mark 10:9

Are you married or are you preparing for marriage?

Write these verses on your heart!  Memorize and meditate on them daily!  In your relationship, talk to each other about these verses often, and encourage each other to trust in these words, while living them out!

Here are a few more encouraging life verses for marriage you can check out:

Ephesians 5:21, Matthew 19:4-6, 1 John 4:7-8, 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, Colossians 3:18-19, Proverbs 12:4, 1 Corinthians 7:3

If you already have a life verse for marriage please share it in the comments and explain how that verse has helped you through marriage.

July 20, 2012
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I Am Lonely In My Marriage – A Devotional

There have been moments in my marriage I have felt utterly alone.  Severed and separated from the love I thought was strong enough to outlast anything.

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Have you ever thought to yourself, I am lonely in my marriage?

Sometimes marriage can leave us feeling the most isolated and lonely we have ever felt before. Probably because our spouse is supposed to be the closest one to us and when that bond broken it can leave a gaping wound in our hearts. Especially when we still see our spouse day in and day out, a reminder of the agony we are suffering. Read Full Article

July 17, 2012
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How To Reap A Bountiful Marriage

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I sat on the front patio, surrounded by lavish foliage with hints of colored flowers.  The sun was still rising, yet its warmth was radiating as if we had reached the middle of summer.  The morning crisp air still held a bit of coolness, but I had to lean into the shade to enjoy it. I had my pink leather Bible resting on my lap when I invited God to meet with me.

As I opened the scriptures to 2 Corinthians, He revealed a beautiful message to me. When I got to verses 6 and 7, God immediately put on my heart the word marriage. Read Full Article

June 8, 2012
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Listening To The Lord – Lessons For Life & Marriage

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The morning sun shining through my window woke me up. I tried to roll away from the light eager to get my beauty rest, but I couldn’t fall back to sleep. Hunger pains began to rumble in my stomach. I crawled out of bed quietly to not wake up my husband who was still sleeping soundly.

Stumbling to the kitchen, I fix myself a bowl of cereal. A thought flew across my mind to grab my Bible, but for some reason I ignored it.  It seemed like too much work to go fetch it.  I finished my cereal and then prepared our lunches for the day. The entire time I continued to push out the thought of reading God’s Word, thinking the things I chose to do instead were more important.  With 30 minutes to spare before the alarm would ring to encourage us to get up and get ready for work, I slid back into bed next to my sleeping husband.  However, as hard as I tried to keep my eyes shut, my body resisted sleep.

Then I heard His voice.  It was more of a voice I heard inside my head, but distinctly not my own.

God said to me, “Please Jennifer, I want to show you something.” Read Full Article

May 25, 2012
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