I think every married woman has moments of wishing their spouse was different in some way; and of course praying for our husbands to become more like Jesus can only be a good thing.
While I'm extremely grateful for a husband who loves me and our children and for a safe home environment, I realise there are definite advantages to having a husband who, like me, still has room for growth.
Because my husband is imperfect...
1) I am reminded that only God is the perfect Bridegroom, and that he offers never failing love.
2) I get lots of practice at dealing with my thoughts and emotions, something that is useful in all areas of life.
3) I am prompted to turn to God more often in prayer and see answers to
prayers I wouldn't otherwise have prayed.
4) I recognise that I need more than one person to encourage me, pray for me
and spur me on to love God and love others. My husband and I together do
not make up the whole body of Christ.
5) I have greater appreciation for the times when my husband loves me in a way that doesn't come naturally to him.
6) My children get to see the process of repentance and forgiveness
modelled.
7) I am able to encourage and be encouraged by my friends who also have
imperfect husbands.
8) I'm not tempted to worship him instead of God.
9) I don't have to be the only one who gets things wrong.
10) My children will hopefully have realistic ideas about marriage, understanding that a successful marriage is not about two perfect people always agreeing about everything.
While I'm extremely grateful for a husband who loves me and our children and for a safe home environment, I realise there are definite advantages to having a husband who, like me, still has room for growth.
Because my husband is imperfect...
1) I am reminded that only God is the perfect Bridegroom, and that he offers never failing love.
2) I get lots of practice at dealing with my thoughts and emotions, something that is useful in all areas of life.
3) I am prompted to turn to God more often in prayer and see answers to
prayers I wouldn't otherwise have prayed.
4) I recognise that I need more than one person to encourage me, pray for me
and spur me on to love God and love others. My husband and I together do
not make up the whole body of Christ.
5) I have greater appreciation for the times when my husband loves me in a way that doesn't come naturally to him.
6) My children get to see the process of repentance and forgiveness
modelled.
7) I am able to encourage and be encouraged by my friends who also have
imperfect husbands.
8) I'm not tempted to worship him instead of God.
9) I don't have to be the only one who gets things wrong.
10) My children will hopefully have realistic ideas about marriage, understanding that a successful marriage is not about two perfect people always agreeing about everything.
