"Husbands ought to also love their own wives as their own bodies."-Ephesians 5:28
"Consider these two different scenarios. First one- a mans older car begins to break down, so he takes it to a mechanic. After an assesssment is done, its concluded that the car needs a complete overhaul which would be over is budget limit. Because of the expensive repairs. He decides to get rid of the car and spend his money on a new vehicle. Seem's reasonable right?
secons scenario-another man who is an engineer, accidentally crushes his hand in a piece of equipment. He rushes to the hospital, has xrays done and finds out that many bones in his hand are broken. Though he is frustrated and pained he decides to spend his savings to have it doctored, placed in a cast and nursed backed to health for a few months. This too, seems reasonable.
But in our culture with marriage today, we often treat it like the first scenario. We experience problems in your marriage ur urged to trade it in for a 'newer model'. Those who have this view don't understand the significant bond between husband and wife. In truth, marriage is more like (and needs to be) more like the second scenario. We are one. We complete each other and part of one another. You would never cut your hand off if it was injured but would pay whatever you can afford for the best medical treatment. This is because ur hand is part of u. Its priceless. Its worth spending ur savings on.
So is ur spouse! They are one with u....priceless. God made u to be joined physically, spiritually, and emotionally. You start off sharing the same house, bed and last name. When ur spouse goes thhrough tragedy then u both feel it. When one finds success in a job, u both rejoice. But somewhere along the way u experience disappointments and u realize who u married is an imperfect person. However u still are joined. Ephesians 5:28-29 says,'husbands ought to love their own wives as their own bodies. He who loves his own wife loves himself; for no one ever hated his own flesh but nourishes it and cherishes it.'
We are to care n nuture our spouse as we do our own body. Love them the way u love yourself. It is possible to mistreat ur spouse and be mistreating yourself at the same time. Anything you do good or bad to them effects u both the same.when u attack them, u attack ur own body."
WE NEED TO LET LOVE MOTIVATE US. LET LOVE CHANGE UR WAY OF THINKING. When true love...unconditional love, (God) lives inside u and is overflowing you will realize you need to trulu cherish your spouse. Your spouse needs to be loved....if he/she has hurts, frustrations or concerns, then its ur job to nuture these problems with gentleness, compassion, and tenderness. Care for them as you would ur own bodily injury. Be that instrument that brings healing in their life..how do u treat ur spouse? Do u cherish them? Do u take pleasure in them or do u make them feel foolish or embarrassed? Treasure them as you would ur eyes, hands and feet. They are the priceless gift in your life. We don't know what tomorrow brings. We need to treasure our spouse and enjoy everyday they have with us.
Don't let our world convince you that its okay to discard ur marriage and replace it. Don't let the world determine the worth and value of ur marriage. We are to honor God in our marriage. Cutting off our spouse is like cutting off a limb. When a husband looks into the eyes of his wife he should remember that 'he who loves his wife, loves himself.' And when she loves him she needs to know she also gives love n honor to herself. Treat ur spouse with love and respect. Speak highly of them.
THE DARE:THINK OF A SPECIFIC NEED THAT YOU COULD MEET FOR YOUR SPOUSE TODAY. CAN U RUN AND ERRAND? CAN U GIVE THEM A BACK MASSAGE OR A FOOT RUB....OR HELP WITH HOUSEWORK OR DINNER? Choose a gesture that really says…"I BELIEVE IN YOU AND I CHERISH YOU....I BELIEVE IN THIS MARRIAGE" AND DO IT WITH A SMILE NOT A SIGH OF INCONVENIENCE. (U WILL BE SUPRISED WHAT CHERISHING THEM CAN DO)
God bless all of u. Love u. Praying for ur marriages. Praying for strength to keep going and praying God will bring mending where healing is needed.
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