Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. (Eph. 5:22)
Women who are constantly negative toward their husbands—especially by speaking evil of them to others—show great disrespect. Determine not to do that today (or ever!). This challenge to encourage is closely connected to submission.
Men respond to women who respect them. What do you respect about your husband? Part of that respect includes submission to his authority. Let your husband know how respecting him makes it easier to submit to his leadership. Show your respect in public by listening to him and smiling at him when he speaks. Place your hand in his as you walk together.
If you feel there is nothing to respect, search harder . . . nearly every man has some core characteristic that can be nurtured and respected. In any case, you must still cultivate a submissive spirit to his position of leadership "as to the Lord."
The one thing I respect about my husband is his job. He’s an officer in the U.S. Army, and that to me deserves SO much respect. I sometimes get so mad at people who trash talk our troops, and who won’t stand up for them. I don’t tolerate that kind of thing, especially now that I’m married to someone who is giving up things in order for these people to trash talk.
The long deployments and long hours when he’s home sure stink, but I respect him for wanting to do this to provide for our family and for the people of this country. My favorite quote when it comes to this type of thing is “If you don’t stand behind our troops, stand in front of them.”
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