A Woman After God's Own Heart

I read George's book Beautiful in God's Eyes and appreciated how empowering it was because of how it celebrating the many aspects of being a Christian woman. Unfortunately, this book is just like the stereotypical Stepford wife/shut up and look pretty image of a Christian woman. When I told my husband about the book, he thought it sounded terrible. I couldn't even finish it.

The book starts out reasonably enough by seeming to cut through the negative connotations of 'submission', but it quickly works backwards into unrealistic territory. When George describes how a husband should be greeted when he gets home - wife dressed up and fixed up, children lined up and not bickering, and wife having a proper verbal greeting on hand (how was his show more day/don't complain about your own), it's downright ridiculous. My kids are doing homework when Dad gets home, and good luck trying to keep them from picking on each other. After all, they're kids.

And as someone whose health limits my ability to clean thoroughly, George's emphasis on maintaining a household can be demoralizing. Instead of encouraging, the book can feed feelings of inadequacy.

This book feeds the stereotypes of mid-20th century instead of providing a realistic view for the 21st century. show less

Really loved this one and intend to read it again. The book shows the authors sweet spirit and lovingly instructs on how to be a Christian wife/mom/single/woman according to the Bible.

Here is a summary of what the book is about. Change Your Priorities to Change Your Life and Your Home
You will experience peace, order, and joy when you follow God's guidelines for every area of your life, and best of all, you will become a woman after His heart!
Elizabeth George shares God's Word and woman-to-woman practical wisdom on how you can pursue God's priorities by...
* putting God first in your day, your heart, and your life
* improving your relationships with family and friends
* building a strong bond with your husband
* raising your children to follow Jesus and make right choices
* growing in your service to others
As you embrace God's plans for you, you will find real purpose in a life of prayer and practicing God's priorities as show more you become A Woman After God's Own Heart.

I absolutely loved this book. my close friend gave me this book for Christmas. I could not put it down. It is a wonderful read. I would recommend that everyone who believes in God should read this book. Elizabeth George is my new favorite author. Looking forward to reading more books by her.

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Definitely reinforced my upbringing in regards to being a proverbs 31 woman and homemaker.

Genuine peace and joy come when women follow God in every area of their lives. The practical and scriptural insights in this book show how you can pursue God's priorities concerning : your husband, children, your home, your walk with the Lord and your ministry.
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The author shares scriptural insights on how women can pursue God's priotirites concernting their walk with the Lord, ministry, home, husband, and children.

作者分享她的經驗並建議，幫助讀者學習如何對丈夫、兒女、家庭、靈命成長及服事等方面，活出合神心意的優先秩序。