Ok, wives, you are probably wondering if I will ever talk to the husbands. Eventually…..
As our pastor, Matt Chandler, of The Village Church, mentioned a couple of weeks ago when he taught on 1 Peter 3: 1-7, when women and men are addressed in Scripture, it always starts with the women. Interesting, huh?
As we continue through 1 Peter 3, let’s look at how a husband perceives his wife’s love. How do you think your husband perceives yours?
The answer…..
When he senses your respect and support.
Ladies, do you exude respect and support to your husband? Does he know without a shadow of a doubt, that you are supportive of him, or do you attempt to be his authority? Are you constantly rebuking and correcting him? If so, he may eventually emotionally push away from you. Do you feel as though your husband is disengaged? Do you know why?
You were not created to have authority over your husband. In fact, it causes upheaval and destruction!
Solution: Be assertive in looking for ways to show your husband how much you love him. Your actions and loving attitude will speak volumes.
I'm still praying that my marriage will be restored. I hope someday I have the chance to show him how much I really do love him, because the first time I sucked at it…my mind was elsewhere. It was all about my needs not being met. He probably would have jumped through hoops for me if I had done what I was suppose to.