My last blog post was about being a good example for our kiddos. Walking the walk of righteousness and not just talking the talk and telling them what to do, but actually showing them what to do with our actions. You can re-read it here:
One way I think we can be a great parent is by being a great spouse. Genesis talks about the creation of man and I wanted to share with you my thoughts on who we are as image bearers of God.
First and foremost, we are just that, image bearers of God. Genesis says, “Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness” (Genesis 1:26a). Every human has worth and is made in the image of their creator.
Second, we are man and woman. We are partners. “Therefore, a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.” (Genesis 2:24 ESV).
So, before we are parents, we are one with our husbands. “Then the Lord God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him” (Genesis 2:18 ESV). We are made “fit for him” to be his “helper”.
We can teach our daughters how to respect their husbands by how we respect their daddy. We can help our son’s see how they should be loved and served by their wife by how we love and serve their daddy. Your spouse can show their daughters how they should be loved by how they love you. They can show your son’s how to value their wife by how he values you.
Our children are going to grow up. They are (hopefully) going to leave our homes and start homes of their own. We need to prepare them for this new family life by showing them what a godly marital relationship looks like.
One practical way to love and serve your spouse is to pray for them regularly. Here are a few scriptures that I like to pray over my husband in different circumstances.
When he needs courage – “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9 ESV).
Your prayer may be something like this:
Father God, let my husband be strong and courageous in this experience. Let him not be discouraged but instead encouraged knowing that you are with him wherever he goes.
When he needs direction – “The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps” (Proverbs 16:9 ESV).
Father God, search my husband’s heart and know him. Know that he wants to glorify you in everything he does. Give him direction and establish his steps.
When he needs to trust in God’s plan – “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding” (Proverbs 3:5 ESV).
Father God, remind my husband that he can trust in your plan. Help him to lean into you and not on his own understanding.
When he is experiencing trials and suffering – “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing” (James 1:2-4 ESV).
Father God, let my husband see the joy in the midst of his suffering. Let him see that he is being formed and molded to be more like Jesus while experiencing these trials. Remind him that Jesus suffered therefore we are called to suffer as well but we will also be glorified and overcome suffering because Jesus is glorified and overcame suffering.
When he needs knowledge – “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen” (2 Peter 3:18 ESV).
Father God, give my husband the knowledge he needs to guide our family towards your will for our lives. Give him the knowledge and wisdom he needs at work to make the best decisions that will be glory and honor to you. Give him the knowledge he needs to grow in his relationship with you.
Like I said earlier, our children are going to grow up and leave our homes and start families of their own. We are one with our spouse until death do we part.
Something to think about: How can you honor and serve and love your spouse this week in a way that shows your children how they are to honor and love and serve their future spouse? Think of something you can do for them and make it a priority!
Here are a couple of different instagram accounts that I like to follow on marriage!
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