So, my life has been pretty much a emotional roller coaster the last two weeks. With Michelle in Africa and playing the part of a single dad everyone knows life has been harder than normal. So you would expect me to be all mushy and extra sweet to my wife since shes only been home for 3 days, and I have. I have done the extra stuff I usually didn't. I have tried to take care of the kids, do the dishes, clean, do laundry and basically anything else I knew I didn't help with when she was home. Today during my break from work I had another God moment. God convicted me on the fact that these things as simple as they were, they are speaking volumes to my wife on how much I love her. But then the reality of, why don't I do this stuff normally? Why don't I help my wife. I help her sometimes and she will be the first to say that I help. I do help but it comes after her nagging, "oops I am sorry ~asking~" me help. And this is just not going to cut it!!!
I have taken a challenge and am challenging all other men out there to step up and love their wives like there is no tomorrow. I don't mean to wait on you wife hand and foot. I am talking about to step up and help. Sometimes its the little things that can make her heart skip a beat for you. Like doing the dishes, sweeping the floor, starting the laundry, folding the laundry "this is a good one at my house" or just about anything that she usually does on her own. Try just leaving a simple love note. I did this today and she LOVED it. After all guys we worked really hard to win her over and we should still work hard to make her smile and make her know shes loved. Tell her she is beautiful. Let her know you love her eyes. Notice a new hair cut or even new nail polish. Take interest in what makes her smile.
But the most important thing you can do for your wife is be a spiritual leader for your family. Pray with her and your kids daily. Let her know you are praying for her. Pray with her every night before you go to bed. Read your bibles together and grow closer with God as a couple.
I guess to sum it all up I am trying to tell you guys that God has truly blessed you with a wonderful spouse and it IS your calling to love her just as Christ loved the church...
Ephesians 5:25
Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her
In HIS name for HIS purpose.
Bro. Rickey
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