Love Your Wife

I know that you say you would die for your wife, and I believe you. But if that is true, why won’t you let go of self-interests on her behalf? If you love her, and would lay down your life for her, why can’t you lay down the remote control in order to give her your attention? Do you serve her and seek her betterment? Do you seek her growth in grace? Consider this: your calling is not only to care and provide for her in a general sense, but to seek her spiritual beautification. And this is primarily done as you model Christ to her as husband. No one else can do this for her; it is your calling alone. You should seek to be the brightest representation of Jesus she sees, as you represent Christ as Savior and servant to her. That would look like seeking her out when you get home from work, instead of seeking solace for yourself. It means affirming her calling and gifts, listening to her, speak-ing words of encouragement to her, and at all times working for her good. Jesus loves you this way, and in like manner you are called to love your wife. -Joe Thorn, Note to Self