Another full day ahead, Father, and I would ask for Your blessing. May I feel your hand on my shoulder and Your love in my heart – may it flow through and touch every person I meet and every situation in which I find myself. Amen.
1 Peter 3:7 (<<click here to read the passage)
Oh, Lord, I know the focus of this verse is very important, but my mind is having a difficult time doing just that – focusing!
From a male perspective, women play a crucial and vital role in our lives. It is often a role that goes unlauded and, unfortunately, is often taken for granted. Husbands and sons enjoy all the benefits of our relationships with wives and mothers – clean laundry, good meals, tidy homes, etc., etc. Some of us may give out an occasional “thank you,” but for many of us, it goes no further than that.
We like to throw out that we’ve worked all day and just want to crash. Many women work all day and then come home to work all night, as well. I admit, Lord, I am guilty of this as well. There are times when I think to put more effort into helping out, but most of the time, I’m oblivious and just let things happen. And it just isn’t right. Lord, I need Your help. Help me to be more attentive, to notice when things need to be done, and to do them. There are things I can do regularly that Karen shouldn’t have to worry about. Help me to strive for consistency, Lord, so that I may lovingly serve my wonderful, serving wife. Help me lighten her load. Help me not just speak my love, but to put hands and feet to it, so that I can put it into action. Amen.
(Dec 27th, 2016, Tues, 6:17 am)
Oct 6th, 2025, Sun, 10:27 am
That was another well stated message. It is a must in any marriage to demonstrate and appreciate the value of your spouse. Well said.
Thank you, Jim. Our spouses should most definitely be cherished and never taken for granted!