A man's ego is an important thing.  I think as women, far too often, we criticize a man's ability to do something.  This is tragic and often drives men away, not only from the women in their lives, but also away from attempting anything that might potentially be criticized.

As a result, men often withdraw emotionally from their wives, children and even their God.  They feel unimportant and not valuable.  They don't try the hard things and don't live the cutting edge lives that God intended.

It is often popular for women to ridicule men, or do things independently from men, taking pride in showing them up.  Men are seen as wimpy and incompetent.

How I pray that my life will praise my man.  I want to turn from a life where I do my own thing in my own way.  I want my marriage to show my love and respect for my husband.  I want to build him up and never tear him down.

Do I have a long way to go?  Yes!  But by God's grace, I can be my husband's biggest fan.  I can tell him how strong and capable I think he is.  I can raise his public image and talk to others about what a great man he is.  In private, I can give him honest admiration.

"A wise woman builds her house, but a foolish one tears hers down with her own hands." Proverbs 14:1