S) "11 The heart of her husband trusts in her,
And he will have no lack of gain.
28 Her children rise up and bless her;
Her husband also, and he praises her, saying:
29 'Many daughters have done nobly,
But you excel them all.'"
Proverbs 31:11 (NASB)
O) Proverbs 31 is one of the most recognized chapters in Proverbs because the second half of it (vv.10-31) is all about a wife who is a righteous woman, blessing her husband and her household. It has been found to be quite inspiring to millions of women, seeking to serve God in holiness and serve their families as God intends them, individually; each finding specific verses that have special meaning to them, or are particularly applicable to their family, circumstance, and life. I never really considered before today, that there are (at least) three verses that are actually instructions for the husband, not simply promises for the wife.
A) I recently let Kristin take over the finances for our family, and it's been surprisingly... uncomfortable... It's not that I'm worried, or that I doubt her, it's just not what we've done it for the last 9 years. But, I'm taking it to another level, starting today. Not only will I continue to "not worry about it" - which is my M.O., but I will specifically place my trust in her, from my heart. Also, I'm going to bless my wife and give her exactly this praise, because it's true and she deserves to hear it.
P) Father, I prayed nearly fifteen years ago, that you would prepare my wife to be the woman I needed her to be. There were some serious things, that you certainly gave me in her, and some trivial things that still bless me today. But Father, I recognize that You prepared her to be what I need and not just what I want. Your blessings are often unknown, and I am still learning how much You have truly blessed me with Kristin. Holy Spirit, remind me of this promise and this call for me to trust my wife from the heart. I know You have made her able, I know that she wills to follow Your lead as well, so I trust in her to do exactly that. I know that You are our provider, and all that we have is truly Yours. Prompt me to give timely praises to my wife, so that she feels the most blessed. Let her believe me when I tell her, "Many daughters have done nobly, but you excel them all." In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
A) I recently let Kristin take over the finances for our family, and it's been surprisingly... uncomfortable... It's not that I'm worried, or that I doubt her, it's just not what we've done it for the last 9 years. But, I'm taking it to another level, starting today. Not only will I continue to "not worry about it" - which is my M.O., but I will specifically place my trust in her, from my heart. Also, I'm going to bless my wife and give her exactly this praise, because it's true and she deserves to hear it.
P) Father, I prayed nearly fifteen years ago, that you would prepare my wife to be the woman I needed her to be. There were some serious things, that you certainly gave me in her, and some trivial things that still bless me today. But Father, I recognize that You prepared her to be what I need and not just what I want. Your blessings are often unknown, and I am still learning how much You have truly blessed me with Kristin. Holy Spirit, remind me of this promise and this call for me to trust my wife from the heart. I know You have made her able, I know that she wills to follow Your lead as well, so I trust in her to do exactly that. I know that You are our provider, and all that we have is truly Yours. Prompt me to give timely praises to my wife, so that she feels the most blessed. Let her believe me when I tell her, "Many daughters have done nobly, but you excel them all." In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
No comments:
Post a Comment