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| How Should a Man Love His Wife ? |
The Bible is filled with advice about relationships. The apostle Paul told husbands to love their wives as Christ loved the church and willingly died for it (Ephesians 5:25). This is the love of sacrifice, protection and concern. This is a Powerful Statement. Taken with consideration there is so much this entails.
A husband should love his wife as an equal human being - just for her being her. This is the love of acceptance, of active tolerance. He has to be concerned for her as another human being. Not solely in the way he thinks she could be or the way he would like her to be, but in the way she is in her activities, hopes and dreams, and certainly not just as an extension of himself. The same principle applies to the wife.
Even a husband's love of sacrifice, protection and concern falls somewhat short of the ideal. A special, individual, highly-focused marital love is essential for each to be really fulfilled.
My wife loves to shop and buy purses. I, unfortunately, dislike it! My involvement is, at best, a four hour limit of walking in malls or stores. I recognize my attitude has much to do with her experience while shopping, but being human gives one the power to change and improve. I try making more of an effort to share her interest in this. I do this because when all is said and done at the end of my time on earth I want her to know that my love for her and life exceeded any of my other desires.
Very few couples are perfectly suited for each other. However, when the relation doesnt fit it takes a special attention in the very same manner as a garden. Likewise, a relationship involves time and hard work. Persevere. A bad match need not remain bad forever.
Approximately 80 percent of those going into marriage expect total faithfulness, but less than 40 percent will actually have it. Roughly 60 percent of men and 40 percent of women in Western societies are unfaithful. This behavior - so common, yet so destructive - is an insult to the very words and actions meant to express love. I sincerly believe only those who want true deep and REAL change can get this only through a higher power than just mere human function(s). It must come from the source and creation of this wonderful and elightment of Action and beauty.
If you sincerely give to one another in words and actions, love will continue to grow. Do not let your marriage or relationship drift. You cannot afford to wait until you "feel right."
Love is an art. Not a feeling or emotion. The feelings and emotions follow the act or actions not the other way around. Dont let your conscience be your guide, NO ! Let the power of Love that truly comes from the Holy Spirit give guidance.
The benefits of this now powerful engine known as a Relationship, are endless. Such benefits will help all those who are exposed to this bond. Espcially children from such a bond, as well as family, and friends..
But the best part is what a husband gets out of it.!! I can say this as Im a beneficiary of such an AWESOME Relationship !!
May the Power of the HOLY SPIRIT be upon you all.. Blessed be to all who read this !!!!!!!!!!!!
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Posted by CKP09 on 2009-06-30 16:13:24 | Rating: | Views: 73
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