My wife and I were at a wedding this past Fall. Some old friends were getting married and they had asked Tiffany and I to join them for the ceremony. We accepted their invite and had a weekend getaway from all of our responsibilities.
At lunch, prior to the wedding, Tiffany and I got into an arguement. Suffice it to say, we were not in too good of a mood and then to head off to a wedding made it worse. I'm sure she was thinking, "How can I warn the bride of the impending doom she is about to commit to?" I was thinking, "I hope he has a lot of patience. He is going to need it."
At the reception, which is where this picture was taken, I was reminded again of my own wedding day. Almost 15 years ago, Tiffany and I were in the same shoes of these two newlyweds. She is a wonderful woman even though she has bad days. I hope the same can be said of me. We were dancing on the dance floor, yes I know how to cut a good rug, and I had one of those moments. The kind of moments when the world stops and you thank God for the spouse whom God brought to you. The argument faded and the ride home was much more sweet. All in all, it was a good weekend.
But, am I the kind of husband God wants me to be? His Word explains a few thoughts about marriage. Read Ephesians 5:22-33 or click to view http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians+5%3A22-33&version=NIV (Click back arrow on web browser to return)
God tells us to love our wife and for a woman to submit to her husband. This is the love and respect principle in marriage.
How are you doing with this? If you are brave, consider asking your spouse how they feel you are doing. It may open up a new avenue of dialogue that you've never had before.
As you close: Thank God for your spouse and ask for His help to be the kind of spouse He longs for you to be.
God Bless!
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