When I really listen to her advice on
anything, my life tends to go so much smoother. As any honest husband recognizes
the value a good wife adds to his existence, all us husbands can relate to King
Solomon’s profound wisdom in Proverbs 31:10-11(CEB):
“A competent wife: how does one find her? Her value is far above pearls. Her husband
entrusts his heart to her, and with her he will have all he needs.”
The most recent
example of my wife’s intelligence happened on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 (at
around 5:30am). As my wife was getting ready for work, I was at the computer
working on my next post for ENCOURAGE ME.
The electricity flickered several times, and went out (for several hours)
leaving our house in total darkness with a wife only half ready for work and
three Chihuahuas wondering what was going on.
The next thing I knew
Bobbi was bringing out the wax candles and the battery operated ones. She quickly reminded me how many times I’d
wanted to get of the battery operated candles. Now wasn’t I glad I’d listened
to her, and kept them for an emergency (just like this).
Husbands, here are
reasons why your wife is always right:
1. She cares for your children: Whether
she works outside the home or is a stay-at-home mom, God has given her the
special gift of never-wrong maternal instinct in caring for your children (no
matter their age). She can make you a better father if you heed her parenting
advice.
2.
She has (or is
willing to have) your offspring: If she is
willing to take your genetic soup and carry it for nine months to produce
offspring that looks like you, then let her be right (whether you feel she is
or not).
3.
She is right
(if you wish to keep peace): How would you
like it if every time you made a decision someone undermined you? A God-loving
wife will notice your efforts, and will do everything in her power to do the
same for you. A God-fearing woman will come around sooner than later.
4.
She is subject
to you: Men, we forget that we have annoying habits that we inflict
on our wives. We are lucky to have wives that love our emotional ugliness.
5.
She loves God:
Your wife loves God who commands her to honor you. We make it easier for her to
do her part if we love God and do our part. She needs tenderness. We must love
her as we love ourselves.
6.
She loves you: Our
wives love us because they put up with our arrogance when they have other
options in today's society.
7.
She reminds you
because she cares: Call it a nagging if you will, but it means Nurturing,
Altruistic, Goodness Given In Native Glory.
Be quick to do for her as you would want her to do for you.
8.
She said yes or
I do: She left her family, gave up her identity, and took on your
identity for the rest of her life.
9.
You are the one
who wins: A woman will do everything possible to honor you if they
know they have your support. She will follow you through any trial because she
knows you value her opinion in her life with you. In the end, you will be happy
because she is happy. No matter what the problem is you will face it together
in support of each other.
10.
You love her: Why
else did you chase her down and vanquish all her suitors so that she only had
you to choose from? Protect her feelings. Talk to her and give her the benefit
of your heart always. Be her best friend. You chose her above all others. Treat
her with all the love that God would want you to treat her.
“Marriage is a relationship in which one person is always
right and the other is the husband.” (Michael Schmid)[i]
[i] Adapted from: “Ten Reasons Why Your Wife Is Right” by Rodric Johnson
Dedicated
to my loving wife (since 11/13/93), Bobbi Kinker
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