Let me begin the writing sharing a little story of what happened yesterday. As you guys know, I mentioned I wanted to do an authority series with part 2 being your husband is the authority right? Well, I was pretty close to deleting that it was going to be a series in order to avoid writing about that topic because who was I to write my thoughts of following the authority of a husband when I don't even always follow the authority of my own husband. So, I went to the article and tried to delete that I wanted it to be a series, and tried more than once to delete it! But, it wouldn't work! No matter how
many times I tried! Then, after being a bit annoyed and aggravated, I was struck with an imaginary knock to my head. No doubt, it was the Holy Spirit. And, this is what He said to me and made me realize. He said, Sam why do you write? Do you write just for yourself or for others to be encouraged? Don't you ask me every morning to give you the words to write? If you stop writing how will my words be heard by others? Won't I appear foolish?" Woah, I promise I am not crazy, just convicted. The Lord was convicting me because he wanted me to realize that He is using me to spread his words to others so they will be encouraged not just me! So, I will continue with this Authority series, with the help of God!
Ok, you all probably know or can guess from my writings that I am a wife. And, ever since I got married, somewhere in my mind I knew that my husband was my authority. He was my Authority because that's how God made it and whether I like it or not I have to follow that and be obedient to my husband. God knows, and Joe reminds me when I am not following Gods rules for a wife. It's so difficult! Am I right wives? Just yesterday, my husband and I fought. It seems like any married couple, will end up,getting into these squabbles here and there. But, one time my pastor,told me marriage is not about fault but forgiveness. That's pretty deep huh?
I love my husband and I try to be a good wife and to show him the respect he deserves. I know and He knows we are not perfect. So, I am gonna disrespect him, and I know that. But wives, we really have to realize that our husbands are our authority and no matter what he says, whether it's right or not we have to follow it. I know The Lord says for us to just try to keep quiet and keep our volume and tone at a nice level that is pleasing to hear and let The Lord speak to hearts.But, that is really tough sometimes. A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. (Proverbs 15:1 NIV) That is really difficult. But, when I remember to do it, what a difference!
I believe God is the head, then my husband. For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the Savior. (Ephesians 5:23 NIV) See, my husband is leading me and he is my authority. See, Joe is letting The Lord lead him. I need to trust that Joe is following God's leading. I have to listen to Joe all the time and show him respect. The Lord knows I don't. But, I tell him always to be mindful of my heart and that even if I don't show him respect I may have forgotten, or I didn't mean to or something, Sometimes, it seems like a cop out. So, I have to really be careful with my words. And, husbands coming from a wife it's nice to be told in a loving way our mistakes. and, a hug is nice too. :)
***Of course, if your husbands are abusing you or something of the like or worse, then use you common sense and get some help and remove yourself from the danger! I really hope my thoughts are helpful. Are they? :)
Wives, in the same way submit yourselves to your own husbands so that, if any of them do not believe the word, they may be won over without words by the behavior of their wives, (1 Peter 3:1 NIV)
TBC.......
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