I normally don’t share really personal and intimate things with y’all but I feel this one is important to all married couples.
I work hard in both my ministry and secular positions. I work hard so my beautiful wife can stay home and raise Conner and make sure his needs are met.
Tonight while I was sitting at my third shift secular job at the residential hospital, I was venting to Snowie. She was very loving and compassionate. She said that she hated that I have to work in a stressful environment just so she can be provided for and in a word she said she feels “selfish.”
Now pay attention to my response! “I’d do more than that. I’m your protector and provider it’s my duty and honor to keep you covered.” I do this for my bride unconditionally and with all my love. Love is the greatest gift. I do it because Heaven forbid I can’t work anymore because of disability that she’d pick up and do the same for me in a heartbeat. After I said that I tried to be my cute and loving self and sent her this video…
As a husband, we are commanded by Scripture to be good providers and do what we can for our wives. They are our helpmates and a gift from God. They are not below us but equal to us. But it is our job to protect and provide and cover them in their needs as God provides and does for all us. Husband’s take time and pray for your brides and make sure to live by our Christian principles and values. As a reminder I have a post on how to do just that, Praying for Your Spouse.
Husband’s don’t treat your wives as slaves. They are your help mate your lovers and best friends. They are not to be ordered about and just appeased when angry. Treat them with the same respect and love that you demand of them.
