What is a Godly Wife?

Just a warning....I already know that this may upset some women but this is how God views a woman of God and a wife. 
Times have changed so much and being a biblical wife seems to be a rarity in this day and age. I am guilty of not being a biblical wife, at times. Until  I was truly saved, I never knew what it meant.
It is 2011 and many women feel that they are equal to men. They can make as much money if not more, they have children before even thinking about the possibility of marriage, they run for vice president, they are the heads of households.....but what does it mean to be a woman of God? What is our role?

I know that I used to try to lead our family, I cared about being successful, I put 110% in everything I did whether it was teaching, graduate school, anything. Now, don't get me wrong, there's nothing bad about some of those things but when it takes away from your role as a wife and a mother, then it's a problem. When your standards are based on society's and the world's view, then it's a problem.

I used to want to be pleasing in society's eyes. I had to do everything in the right order, I wanted to be successful, have nice things when I wanted them, be well liked, I even wanted Grayson to grow up to be super trendy and well liked when he grew up. Yet God got a hold of my heart and he changed it. Now, I want to fulfill my duties as a wife and a mother first and foremost. That is my ministry that God has given me. I want to raise Godly children and I want to make sure I support my husband as he leads our family.
My sister has really been an inspiration to me through her faith in the Lord, as well in this matter. What we both realize is that it's not what we want or what our plans are, it is about following God's plans and that starts by looking at His word to see what a woman's role is.

"Older women likewise are to be reverent in behavior,^(D) not slanderers^(E) or slaves to much wine. They are to teach what is good, ⁴and so train the young women to love their husbands and children, ⁵to be self-controlled,^(F) pure,^(G) working at home, kind, and^(H) submissive to their own husbands,^(I) that the word of God may not be reviled."- Titus 2:3-5

This verse is a wonderful example of what it means to be a woman of God. Most of society now would say that it is so aged and "old school." Yet, God's word is unchanging and stands true throughout the times. I am personally convicted by this because for so long, I have wanted everything to revolve around me and my plans (which I may stumble upon at times) but it's amazing to have a clear directive of what God wants me to be. Since he has chosen to save me through His grace, the least I can do is strive to fulfill His requirements of a woman and to stand beside my husband as he is the leader of our family. Many women are so caught up in the Sex and the City lifestyle or find themselves coveting that life but how much sweeter is it to serve your husband and raise your children in the way of the Lord as opposed to the way of the world?

I am not here to judge or condemn as I face some of the same struggles but I just ask you to please think about what kind of wife and mother you are or strive to be?
We all fall short of the glory of God but he sent His only son to be the ultimate sacrifice for our sinful and wretched selves. Once you repent and turn from your sin and trust in Him, He will take a hold of your heart and change it all. How amazing is it to have a God that is so just and holy? I pray that this has touched your heart and makes you think about your duties as a wife and mother...I know reading that verse really made me think! Now for movie time with my wonderful husband...

Goodnight, God Bless, and Lots of Love!!

-Melanie