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Husbands love your Wife, Wives respect your Husband

Written by maialancholy | | 2 Comments
June 16th, 2008

It is already very common nowadays for husbands and wives to divorce, separate, or annul their marriages. Unlike a generation ago, separation would have been taboo. But being common doesn’t always mean it’s right. It’s sad to see friends or even family members end their marriages just because. Kids (if there are any involve) always are on the losing end, no matter how civil the parents become or agree to become. It’s just really sad.

What is it with the air today that so many people never get their happy endings? Is it the values that we have grown up with? Or the society that embeds in us what is cool and what isn’t? I think it’s the lack of instruction. With the advent of broken families, the absence of a good role model and guide makes being a good wife or husband very difficult, eliciting another wave of broken relationships.

This past weekend, we were reminded of this simple instructions. Husbands love your wife. Women thrive on the feeling of being important, of belonging, of being loved. A compliment, a text, a surprise can make the difference. Wives respect your husband. As head of the family, husbands bear a huge responsibility. It is difficult. Support, assurance, and respect will tell him that you entrust to him your whole life. Just as you entrust it to God.

I’ve always been headstrong. I feel I’m always right. Some decisions I know I can make the best call. But somehow, I have to let go and let my hubby take the lead. It is just right as when I gave myself in matrimony, I agreed to be supportive of him. He also promised to take care of me. He used to just do whatever he wants, but now, he has to let me know and keep me updated. It all seems like a hassle, but really, all these are acts of love. With the li’l boy, things have been more affirmed. We can’t think of just ourselves, but of our family. Sometimes we forget to be loving, or caring, or supportive, but we are blessed to always be reminded. I guess the point is, God has directed us already on how to love each other. If we just follow and discern properly, it will save all of us the trouble. Love is too precious to let go and let it fail. Once you love, you just can’t keep being selfish. The world will be a better place if we only take the time to exert some effort. And maybe, we can save more people from being broken.

Ephesians 5:33 - Let each one of you love his wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband.