This post is part of a series where we review a book that we like and think you might, too.
Today we want to Get the Word Out about Created To Be His Help Meet a book by Debi Pearl.
“Somewhere over the passing years and changing culture, women have lost their way. This book is written to lead them back home.”
What We Like About Created To Be His Help Meet:
I read this book a few months back and it was hard to put down. Debi Pearl writes in such a personal way that it feels like she really is talking directly to you; like a mentor might. This is not a book to just read and enjoy, it is a book that will change the way you think and the way you live.
Fresh Take on an Old Topic
I have read several other marriage books, but what stands out to me in Created to Be His Help Meet is that it is written specifically for women who want to better understand their role in the marriage relationship; as designed by God. Since reading it I have been more conscientious about how I act and communicate with my husband.
From Evan: Jess’ attitude toward godly submission has truly changed since reading Created to Be His Help Meet. Its made me want to be a better leader so that she wants to follow me.
Applicable
Debi Pearl has filled hundreds of pages with specific tips to apply to your life, that if put into practice can lead towards a more “heavenly marriage”. At the end of every chapter she gives a “Time to Consider” section with questions to think about.
Personal
Created to Be His Help Meet includes many personal examples from the Debi Pearl’s life as well as letters and questions that real women have asked her, with her responses. I enjoyed reading the letters as they showed real people dealing with the issues she addressed. It answered some of the questions that I had as well. Its nice knowing that I am not the only wife thinking about these important life issues.
Who Would Like This Book:
From the book jacket: “Regardless of how you began your marriage or how dark and lonely the path that has brought you to where you are now, I want you to know that it is possible today to have a marriage so good and so fulfilling that it can only be explained as a miracle.”
- Women whose marriages are not where they want them to be.
- Women who are soon to be married.
- Women who want to improve the good marriages they already have.
- Men who want to partner with their wives or fiance’s to better their marriage together.
Some Chapters that Stand Out:
Here are a couple of excerpts from Created to Be His Help Meet that stood out to me:
Wisdom – While There is Yet Hope | Chapter Seven
The Devil would love to steal your children’s souls. He will not do it through your husband’s TV; he will do it through your dishonor. (Pg. 67)
Wisdom to Understand Your Man | Chapter 8
Wisdom is knowing what you “bought” when you married that man, and learning to adapt to him as he is, not as you want him to be. (Pg. 76)
God gives imperfect women to imperfect men so they can be heirs together of the grace of life and become something more together than either of them would ever be alone. (Pg. 76)
Reactions Define You | Chapter 10
No woman will ever have peace and joy until her mind is filled with goodwill toward her husband. (Pg. 103)
Final Thoughts:
While I may not agree 100% with everything the Debi Pearl writes, I do feel that this is a useful and helpful book for improving your marriage. It has improved my own. Created to Be His Help Meet can provide hope to seemingly hopeless marriages and change for lives that have been stuck on a unfulfilling path.
If you want to purchase Created to Be His Help Meet you can through one of our Amazon Associates linked imaged in this post, or through the author’s website.
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The theory is nice, but the Pearls’ “child training” is absolute evil, striking babies is never acceptable, EVER. It’s hard to imagine good coming from the same people who advocate for “switching” (hitting with a stick) babies. It’s not biblical, it’s evil. Pure evil.
Lisa, I haven’t read the Pearl’s child training books, but I do know that Created to Be His Helpmeet is quality. In the book she does not discuss the discipline of children, though they have five adult children who seemed to have turned out ok. You should check out the book because it really will change the way you think about your roll as a wife.