In chapter six, we weary women have read about the lies concerning marriage. A potentially controversial chapter since the author takes a traditional biblical view of the institution.
It was difficult as I know I definitely have fallen into the lie... My husband is passive, I've got to take initiative, or nothing will get done. The book also addresses another lie... My husband is supposed to serve me. The truths they discuss have such a razor thin line they almost contradict.
In the lie my husband is supposed to serve me, the author discusses the point that we (women) were created to be helpmates to our husbands. That we should look for ways to make their lives easier. She then counteracts the lie about passive husbands with the concept that man is created to be the initiator. It's so difficult to not just get frustrated and adopt the attitude of "Fine, I'll just do it all...". I know I have personally felt that way in the past. I felt the passages in the book about nagging were especially convicting! Esp. the verses she referred to:
- Proverbs 17:1; 19:13; 21:9
She reminds us that we are to put utter faith in the Lord and that he will be the one to drive our husband - we have to let go and not attempt to micromanage the entire situation! We are to pray for our husbands and live a godly life - and HE will do the rest.
It is a comfort to be reminded that no human could ever make us happy and no marriage is ever perfect, but the love of the Father is perfect and unfailing!
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"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gently and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." Matthew 11:28-30.
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