greatest blessings in my life…is my husband. He lives this verse everyday.
Husbands, love your wives,
just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her
Ephesians 5:25a
I feel like a BIG failure when I start thinking about how my “wife” skills compare to his “husband” skills. He shows his love for me in everyday ways. Last weekend, I woke up on Saturday morning sick. Chills, my head ached, stomach ached, I ached all over! I never got out of my pajamas, except to shower and put on a clean pair. I didn’t leave the house – at all – all weekend. I didn’t even go to church.
He took care of me all weekend.
He went to the store.
He made me chicken soup.
He did the dishes and cleaned the kitchen.
He did all of those things…because he loved me.
And I felt his love. I hope that he feels my love for him and that I can find more ways to show him.We will celebrate our 29th wedding anniversary in May.
John, I love you! Very much!!
When was the last time you SHOWED your spouse you loved them?
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What a precious tribute to your husband! That is exactly what men need, respect and adoration. Thank you for a beautiful example!
I agree!! He is great. John is one of my favorite people. I'm pretty sure he's feeling just as lucky as you! You're pretty special too.
Oh I do the same thing — compare my husbands love and care toward me to my own toward him… and I am usually chagrined and determined to show him love in a more concrete way.
This is beautiful.
I am so sorry that you were sick! It's quite a. . . humbling and eye opening experiencing , being weakened in some way.
Right now I am dealing with a shoulder injury, and the prognosis (waiting for tests and results) is a torn rotator cuff – so I have been rendered pretty much useless. So I understand this!
I feel the same way! I am blessed to have an amazing husband, who loves me so well.
Came home yesterday to a clean house…he even made the bed! He knows the messiness stresses me out.
What a great way to honor your man!
I can feel that way too, like my ways don't match up with his…I try to remember that we love differently is all. And I want to be quicker to sing his praises too. Just as you did here…love it.
What a wonderful testimony to John–
Just hearing you talk about him thrills my heart.
Congratulations on your 29th anniversary–hoping you enjoy many more precious years with your John.
Love,
D.
Hi Mary — enjoyed your post about your wonderful husband. And can relate, although I have only been married since July! Michael is a dream of a godly man, who loves God with all he is and loves me dearly. God is good, especially after many chapters of darkness in both of our pasts. After Jesus, all our longings end in each other. We even named our website and blog http://www.longingsend.com
BTW, I loved the idea of your monthly family prayer group. Michael and I would love to get involved in a small group like that here in the Hudson Vally.
Also, was nice to find another 50something blogger amidst all the younger mommy blogs! Saw your comment on Gypsy Mama.
Thanks for letting me share and God bless you…sheila
Such sweet words! We often see how truly loving other are when we ourselves are weak.
What a wonderful honor for him. Just this am, I thanked God once again for my hubby – so loyal, solid and grounded. Love your blog list on the side panel too. We follow many of the same ones.
I hope you're feeling better! This is a wonderful testimony to your husband. I am so thankful for the many ways my husband has shown care for me.
(I see you're going to Allume! Me too!)
I needed this reminder. I have struggled mightily with depression for quite a while now. (Think I'm finally coming out the other side, praise God!) And I know that it has hurt not just myself but my family. My husband has tried so hard to be patient, supportive, loving, and my words have said thank you … but my actions? I'm not so sure. Time to step it up!
So wonderful to be blessed with a loving husband – I am also blessed with the one God has given me. He does the same things as your husband does. We have so much to be thankful for. Visiting from Write It, Girl!
It really is important to recognize how our spouses like to show us love…and to know how they like it shown to them. Congrats on 29 years and prayers that you are feeling better!
Very sweet, I am sure he knew you appreciated it all.
Mary, what a sweet tribute to your hubby….I have one of those two and I am so thankful just as you are…..
Surely, they are a gift from God…..