The Holy Spirit encourages, elevates and empowers us, so we are to do the same for our husbands. In a world that is getting more and more hostile towards men, my Sisters, our husbands need encouragement! We need to help them be confident in who they are, what their roles are and that they are a blessing to the family and society in general. We must support them, as they make decisions about life, and in that way we bear our share of the weight of the household. I see the image Jesus gave us of being yoked to Himself. This is how we can encourage our men, walking side by side each of us doing our part to keep it all going forward.
We must elevate them too. A leader is always in need of those around them to keep them lifted up. We keep their spirits lifted by helping them with their emotional needs. We keep their thoughts lifted by helping them align those ideas with the Word. And we keep them lifted up in prayer for God’s wisdom, growth and direction.
We must empower them too. As we openly adore our men, helping them stay in the godly position of head of the house and spiritual leader, they will sense that they are able to do what God has put them on this planet to do. We affirm their authority, equip them with the freedom and work with them as they lead. Side by side, yes, but with the husband setting the pace. Everything works so much smoother when everyone does their part…and we are privileged to be by our husband’s side as they become the most godly men they can be.
<>< Peace, Diane
