Husband Love

Dear Lord,

What would you like to say to me today? I am listening.

If you speak in the tongues of humans and of angels ...

Wait a minute, Lord. I'm tired of this chapter. I know it by heart.

... but don't communicate love to your husband in a way he understands, you are only a nagging nuisance, and irritating noise.

Well, okay. I do nag now and then ...

If you give all you can to him -- pick up his socks, make his favorite dinners, give your energy to make his dreams come true --

That's it, Lord. I give and give to this marriage -- and I hardly remember who am I or what I wanted ...

... but he doesn't feel loved by you, you aren't accomplishing anything.

Now wait, Lord. I said I give almost everything for him. That should count for something.

Love is patient: love is kind.

But that's not always possible! He's so completely, frustratingly ... male! He gets glued all weekend to TV sports. Or, he disappears into the garage. I wish I had that kind of luxury. I wish I had a wife ...

Love doesn't envy or boast.

You're right, Lord. I'm not better than he is. And I have my own ideas about fun and relaxation.

Love doesn't put its own needs first.

Lord, I do want to serve and honor my husband -- even when his needs are directly opposite of mine. Help me to remember that when I'm willing to meet his needs first, he's usually eager to serve me too. Help me see the big picture when it doesn't seem to be working out that way and my blood pressure starts to rise.

Love doesn't get angry or keep score.

Yes, Lord!  Help me to stop trying to remake my guy into some perfect husband that doesn't even exist. Help me. He tries hard. He comes home every night. He cares about our family. He wants to do what's right. He wants to honor You ...

Love always works hard to believe the best, to trust the motives of others.

You've given me a good man, Lord. Give me Your strength to love him well -- to believe in his good intentions and to trust what You're doing in his life.

Thank you, Father, for this husband of mine.

Love never gives up or gives out.

Please give me many more years of Monday Night football with the man I love. May we always bless each with Your "most excellent way."

Amen.

This prayer is number 106 from Praying the Bible for Your Marriage by David and Heather Kopp. Thought I would share it with you because the day I read it I needed to get my eyes off myself once again!