The wise woman makes her husband her priority second only
to God. He will see her love for him in her eyes, in her tone of voice, in her
caring touch and in the amount of time she wants to spend with him.
He is her most cherished treasure and is highly esteemed in her priorities. She respects, prefers and values his presence in her life. Men want to be appreciated, and to feel trusted, believed in and admired. When a husband feels disrespected, he feels humiliated and will often react in anger or withdraw within himself.
Often, his own behavior causes these feelings, but a wife can still attempt to support him in his endeavors. We believe in him, even when he doesn't believe in himself. Men are more vulnerable than they will admit or than most women realize. They crave verbal affirmation and encouragement.
This gives them security and confidence. Some men believe that if their wife will stand with them, then the whole world can stand against them and they will not care. Many men will seek genuine affirmation from another woman, if they do not receive it from their wife.
He is her most cherished treasure and is highly esteemed in her priorities. She respects, prefers and values his presence in her life. Men want to be appreciated, and to feel trusted, believed in and admired. When a husband feels disrespected, he feels humiliated and will often react in anger or withdraw within himself.
Often, his own behavior causes these feelings, but a wife can still attempt to support him in his endeavors. We believe in him, even when he doesn't believe in himself. Men are more vulnerable than they will admit or than most women realize. They crave verbal affirmation and encouragement.
This gives them security and confidence. Some men believe that if their wife will stand with them, then the whole world can stand against them and they will not care. Many men will seek genuine affirmation from another woman, if they do not receive it from their wife.
Men want to be romantic, but fear humiliation. A wife's
encouragement, even in his frailest attempts, will encourage a husband to do
even more. A man needs to know that his wife wants and desires him. This helps
him to feel loved and gives him the confidence to succeed in every area of
life. Due to her appreciation, he will not feel trapped by the innate need to
provide for his family.
Prayer:
Father God, You created marriage to give men a helpmate (Genesis
2:18-22). Enable women to focus on the positive character in our
mate and to build him up and appreciate him at every opportunity.
Remind us to be grateful to him for each romantic gesture and every moment that he wants to spend with us. Assist us in maintaining a positive attitude, even when our husband disappoints us.
Remind us to be grateful to him for each romantic gesture and every moment that he wants to spend with us. Assist us in maintaining a positive attitude, even when our husband disappoints us.
Thought for the Day:
When a wife accepts the influence of her husband over the
household, even an unbelieving husband will be impressed; and may be won over
to the Gospel because of his wife's respect. - 1 Peter 3:1
