Patient. Prayerful. Preparing.

The Devotional for Future Wives

Patient. Prayerful. Preparing. is the perfect devotional for Christian single and engaged ladies looking to learn from the the Word of God how to prepare to be a wife. The journey to marriage has three phases: no ring (singleness), one ring (engagement), and two rings (marriage).

Patient. Prayerful. Preparing. will not only lay a foundation for your future married life, but will provide encouragement and Scripture for the days of dating, uncertainty, or even heartbreak you may experience during singleness. This devotional provides in depth insight into “WHAT YOU ARE SAYING “YES” to during engagement.

49 Questions for Future Wives While Waiting

Time spent reading through this Christian devotional for future wives is a time of communion with the LORD and fellowship in His Word, but unlike devotionals that cover life in general, this devotional allows you to talk to God about your love life. You will go through 49 Questions to engage your thinking about topics such as dating, loneliness, Biblical submission, purity, and more. The time spent in the Word of God will produce a deep reliance on Him for all three phases mentioned above in addition to discipleship in following Christ in all areas of life not just marriage preparation.

CONTENTMENT, PATIENCE, BIBLICAL WOMANHOOD, and the HEART OF A GODLY WIFE are great pursuits during your waiting season. Prioritizing your relationship with the LORD is the key to growing in each of these areas. Designating time in your day to focus your heart and mind on the will of God for your life provides many benefits. The next seven weeks will further develop this habit which will prove to be an invaluable practice for you as a wife.

The title of each chapter is a phrase that captures the intended outcome of the studies included. Chapter One is filled with thought provoking questions that encourage honesty about your current practices and beliefs about dating and relationships. You can let go of frustrations, fears, and any hinderance keeping you from letting your heart and future marriage rest in God’s hands.

Chapter Two dives into Bible study about what is actually means for your body to be a temple and for you to honor the LORD and the marriage bed. Chapter Three is a game changer for anyone looking to be prepared for marriage and not just the wedding day. Chapter four is all about surrendering to the will of God concerning His desire for you to be married. Chapter five is a guide to maximizing your time prior to marriage. Chapter six is goal setting and practical lifestyles changes that will paved the road to the wife you envision being. Chapter seven prepares your heart to navigate through the dynamics of marriage in light of your spouses differences, flaws, and the covenant relationship you will commit to before the LORD.

Each day of your devotional time will be spent presenting your heart to the LORD and hearing from His Word. While reading the 219 pages of this devotional over the next 49 days you will cultivate an intentional pursuit of seeking the LORD concerning your marriage. After reading the prompt each day there is room to pray, journal, and discuss the content for a concentrated 15 minutes.

Each section of Patient. Prayerful. Preparing. concentrates on a different focus. True to the name the content in the Patient section nurtures patience while waiting to be married. The Prayerful section fosters patience with your current season and every season leading to marriage. The Preparing section is the longest section of the devotional with specific and Scripture based tips to prepare.

Unsure about your desire for marriage?

Preparing for marriage while your single is not always straight forward especially when no prospects are in sight and you aren’t even sure if you want to be married. I came across a lot of Christian literature written for those who were sure about the call to marriage. One of my pain points before marriage was people assuming marriage was in my future. Questions like, “when are you going to get married” felt so frustrating to me because I couldn’t just decide to get married one day.

With that in mind I wrote this devotional from a perspective that gives you the liberty to keep seeking God about His will for you concerning marriage. There is not a requirement that you are certain or uncertain or anything in between. You have the freedom to explore in depth what marriage is all about, how to be authentic about what you do or don’t feel, and how to navigate life practically in the midst of all that.

You will gain a solid understanding and foundation for discerning God’s will for you. Your walk with the LORD and discipleship in Womanhood His way will grow. 

Will this Devotional Be Worth Reading if I’m already engaged?

Yes, yes, and yes! Many married women have found the content of Patient. Prayerful. Preparing. insightful although it is a pre-marriage Bible study. The reflection on Scriptures about your body as God’s temple will help with your desire to stay pure prior to marriage. The prayers and discussions about your vision for marriage and partnership with the LORD in this sacred covenant will prepare you to walk in the posture of a godly wife and helpmeet.