Proverbs 12

by Ann

 

Prov 12:4 (NASB) Wives, there is something we need to get through our heads – we have more power over our husbands than anyone else on the planet.  We may not think so, considering the number of times we complain about asking them to do something that they refuse to do.  But, in reality that proves the point.  Our nagging can turn them off to something quicker than anything else.  By contrast, our affirmation can build them up more than anything else can.

 

Women, we have a biblical responsibility to be our husbands’ crowns, but we as Christian women are much more frequently the rottenness in their bones.  One look at the state of marriages in America – both inside and outside the church – shows that sad truth with crystal clarity.

 

What will it take?  What do you need to do to be your husband’s crown today?  What do I need to do to be my husband’s crown today?  Need help?  There are numerous practical books out there to give guidance.  Grab one!  Use it!  Pray the prayers of The Power of a Praying Wife by Stormie Omartian.  Commit to the daily activities of The Love Dare by Stephen and Alex Kendrick.  Simply go to Ephesians and read about wifely submission.  Whatever it may be, let’s make a commitment today to be our husband’s crowns instead of rottenness to their bones no matter how hard it is to take that action.  And the once today is over, let’s go to bed with the commitment that tomorrow we’ll do it all again until it becomes our habit!