3/19/14~ From THE MARRIAGE MATRIX~How long have you been married? I ask this question because those of you that have been married a number of years, tend to forget, with time, that you are not treating your mate with the same respect that you did when you were first married. For example, Could it be that our most important accomplishments of the day stop at the end of our work day? Without meaning to, a husband can communicate non-verbally that OTHER THINGS are more important to him than his wife. Consider these: Golf, Football or any other sports widows or computer widows. Whether it is any of the above or simply greeting your dog before you greet your wife when you first come in from work, or go directly to the den and turn on the TV or possibly go directly to your hobby activities and asking if dinner is ready, yet without greeting your wife with at least a hug or a kiss. Those that have OTHER THINGS to do are committing MARITAL SUICIDE. Men, A wife can feel less important by comparing the amount of time her husband spends with her as opposed to the time he spends elsewhere. Wives have an uncanny sense of what is important to their husband by the way his eyes brighten and his personality changes when his favorite activities are mentioned. Now if your wife does not sense that same excitement in you when youre with her, shell have a sinking feeling of failure about her relationship with you because she is not as attractive to you as your friends or activities. The unsuspecting husband then devastates a wifes personal worth and her valued security. Matthew 6:21~For where your treasure is, there your heart is also A husband must honor his wife as a meaningful treasure. His wife is not a thing, but someone to be NOURISHED and CHERISHED, to hold dear and be treated with LOVE and AFFECTION and to grow and develop with him. God commands that you consider your wife more important than anything you do. Next to Christ, your wife is to be your FIRST LOVE. Ephesians 5:28 So husbands ougt to love their wives as their own bodies; He who loves his wife loves himself. As we examine these words addressed to husbands, we find that the primary responsibility of the husband is to love their wives as they love their own bodies: He who loves his wive loves himself and he gives himself to his wife without conditions. Without conditions means no IFS in our marriage language. The man who genuinely loves his wife finds that he must have a healthy self esteem, a good self image. after all, We are made in His image. It is incredible to see what happens when you open the floodgates and watch the grace flow into your life. Respect yourself! The woman who truly respects her man must see herself as VALUABLE and SIGNIFICANT. as she is given the freedom to grow with Gods grace, her respectfor her husband grows and flourishes. Colossians 3:19 Husbands love your wives and do not be bitter towards them. This says, dont hold a grudge, forgive and forget! Next Wednesday; The 4 desires a wife seeks in a husband. God Bless!
Posted on: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 14:43:08 +0000
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