Day 6

Thing I Need To Tell My Husband

Day 6

"Thank You for Your Patience. I Will be Patient Too."

Love is Patient; love is kind.

1 Corinthians 13:4

Marriage requires patience. Even if you are married to the most wonderful man in the world, from time to time he will do things that confuse you, confound you, and anger you. Why? Because he is a human being just like you. There are times when we all need others  to be patient with us, but living day to day with someone may require more patience than we actually have. On days like that you need to remember how patient God is with you. Everyday His mercy is new.

Are you one of those women who demand perfection from your spouse? Maybe it's time to lighten up on your expectations. The changes you try to make in your husband will be disappointing. Instead, ask God to make the necessary changes. He will do a far better job. Psalms 62:5 puts it this way.."My soul waits for God alone, my expectation is from Him."  Your greatest expectation should be from God, not your husband. 

If you expect patience from your husband, he has the right to expect the same from you. So the next time your husband is trying your patience, take a deep breath and ask God to help you be patient. Remember, the world unfolds on God's timetable, not yours.

A patient person shows great understanding,

 but a quick -tempered one promotes foolishness.  Proverbs 14:29