"Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love." Ephesians 4:2
well, let's not waste any time, huh? patience. that is a tough one for me! i like things the way i like them. i like to plan my life out 5 years in advance, and how dare anyone get in the way of my plans! i used to say to my husband (and keep in mind, i am letting you see me for the sinful soul i am), "just do things the way i want them, and then i won't nag you!" i was so wrong. patience, humbless, gentleness. . . we can only take on those attributes with the help of God, wives. only through His help.
so - today's dare (all dares are taken from the book, "The Love Dare" by Kendrick):
"Although love is communicated in a number of ways, our words often reflect the condition of our heart. for the next day, resolve to demonstrate patience and to say NOTHING negative to your spouse at all. if the temptation arises, choose to not to say anything. it's better to hold your tongue than to say something you'll regret."
God's grace to us as we seek to accomplish this first task!
I'm here with ya on this one. I was reading in Proverbs the other day and got hit with a ton of bricks with this verse: Proverbs 12:4 - "An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, but she who brings shame is like rottenness in his bones." How many times do I say something to my husband that brings shame to him? Private or Public? I felt so convicted. No matter what is on my mind, if it doesn't bring him honor then I shouldn't say it.
ReplyDeleteI'm reading through Proverbs and i just ran across that verse! in my study bible it says as a commentary on that verse, "A woman of good character helps her husband live faithfully and brings him visible public honor. excellent wife."
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