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For many years I have watched, and waited, and watched some more. I wonder if any one else has had this experience? I have prayed for my husband to be the leader of our household. I have longed for him to take his rightful place in our family. I have struggled and struggled with wanting control, because, well, it is what I was used to. I knew how to take care of myself when I met my husband. I knew what I wanted, and where I wanted to go with my life... I had plans, and goals... And boy, did having a husband change life as I knew it!!
Chris and I have been married for just over seven years now. I spent the first oh, three years fighting the fact that he was indeed, the leader, whether I liked it or not! Then I spent another year or two, well, trying to "train" him into the leader I wanted him to be! (NOT a good idea!!) When I finally realized that I needed only to step out of God's way, and let HIM do the work, my husband didn't really want the role anymore....
Slowly but surely, I began to step out of the way. To this day, it takes much practice to remember... If I stay out of it, God can do it HIS way! And God's way is so much better than mine. My husband is now more loving, more protective, and more decisive about our family's life. He sees things more clearly, now that he has to make good decisions for us, and he cares more to listen to the details of the struggle we are facing. God has a mighty work. and HE will complete the work He has begun. He will bring our men's hearts to Himself. He will help our families to stay focused on the light. He will give us every opportunity, to be a strong and loving family under Him. |
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