Introduction: Godly wives have great potential to motivate their husbands to become all that God desires them to be. 1 Peter 3:1 reads, “Wives…be submissive to your own husbands, that even if some (husbands) do not obey the word, they, without a word, may be won by the conduct of their wives.”
I Wish My Wife Knew That I Need Her To…
Respect Me (Ephesians 5:33)
- My Judgment
- My Abilities
Encourage Me (Proverbs 31:10-12)
- When I Feel Inadequate
- When I Feel Insecure
Forgive Me (Matthew 18:21-22)
- When I Fall Short of What I Should Be
- When I Fall Short of What You Want Me to Be
Evaluate Her Expectations of Me (Proverbs 21:9; Proverbs 27:15)
- Her Dream verses Reality
- My Desire verses Reality
Enhance our Love Life (1 Corinthians 7:2-6)
- No Flannel Night Gowns—appearance is important
- More Intimacy
- Make it a Priority
Footnote: A wife’s desire for her husband profoundly affects his sense of wellbeing and confidence in all areas of his life.
Make Me a Priority (1 Corinthians 7:10)
The List:
- God
- Spouse
- Children
Application: The turning point in any marriage begins with a proper perspective.
Modern Cultural Perspective for Wives:
- I am in control of my own life
- Marriage is a 50-50 proposition
- I should treat my husband like he treats me
- My feelings are my guide
- My husband needs to earn my respect
- I should make my husband pay for my forgiveness
- There is no such thing as a happy marriage
- My husband’s job is to make me happy
Biblical Perspective for Wives:
- Doing things God’s way is the key to having a joyful life
- I am 100% responsible to God for my behavior as a wife
- I will love my husband unconditionally
- Respecting my husband brings glory to God
- Forgiveness is a choice, not a feeling
- A source of power is available to me through Christ
- My joy is not determined by others
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