A new year is a fresh start, and there’s no better way to begin than by grounding yourself in God’s Word. As wives, we carry many responsibilities, and without His guidance, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But when we anchor our hearts in Scripture, we find strength, wisdom, and peace to navigate marriage with grace and love.
Whether you’re seeking encouragement, patience, or a renewed focus on loving your husband well, these 12 scriptures for wives will help you start the year with a Christ-centered marriage.
1. Proverbs 31:26 (NLT)
“When she speaks, her words are wise, and she gives instructions with kindness.”
– Let your words reflect wisdom and kindness in your marriage.
2. Colossians 3:14 (NLT)
“Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony.”
– Love is the foundation that holds your marriage together.
3. Ephesians 4:2-3 (NLT)
“Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love.”
– Patience and humility foster a peaceful home.
4. 1 Peter 3:1-2 (NLT)
“In the same way, you wives must accept the authority of your husbands. Then, even if some refuse to obey the Good News, your godly lives will speak to them without any words.”
– Your actions can be a testimony of Christ’s love in your marriage.
5. Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 (NLT)
“Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed.”
– Your marriage is a partnership designed to strengthen both of you.
6. Ephesians 5:33 (AMP)
“The wife must see to it that she respects and delights in her husband.”
– Respect is a powerful way to show love to your husband.
7. Philippians 4:6-7 (NLT)
“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.”
– Let prayer replace your worries in marriage.
8. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 (NLT)
“Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude.”
– The ultimate blueprint for love in your marriage.
9. James 1:19 (NLT)
“Be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.”
– Healthy communication starts with listening.
10. Romans 12:10 (NLT)
“Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other.”
– Honor your husband in your words and actions.
11. Galatians 6:9 (NLT)
“So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time, we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.”
– Keep pressing forward in your marriage, even in difficult seasons.
12. Psalm 37:4 (NLT)
“Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you your heart’s desires.”
– A marriage rooted in God will always be blessed.
Start the Year with Scripture
Let these verses guide and encourage you as you step into the new year. Write them down, pray over them, and ask God to shape your heart as a wife. When you align your marriage with His Word, you’ll experience greater peace, love, and unity.
Which verse spoke to you the most? Drop it in the comments and share how you plan to apply it this year!
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