Most men feel that it is their job to provide financially for their families. Even if you personally make enough income to support the family’s lifestyle, it would make no difference to the mental burden he feels to provide. Your husband needs to be actively appreciated as the provider.
Weekly Challenge #3
Keep track of the number of times you show appreciation for all that your husband does in the area of provision. What imaginative ways can you find to lighten his “provider burden” a bit?
Let’s memorize some scripture!
Colossians 3:14-15
Above all, (put on) love – the perfect bond of unity. And let the peace of the Messiah, to which you were also called in one body, control your hearts. Be thankful.
Questions for Reflection
These are questions to encourage reflection and application. Again, please do not feel limited to these questions. Comment when and if you feel led and freely share what God is teaching you. Most importantly, make sure you are respecting your man in your comments.
- How did your study of Scriptures this week help you understand a man’s driving need to provide?
- Do you ever gripe about your man’s work habits? How has your understanding changed?
- What is God revealing to you about worry? How can your worry affect your man? What changes do you need to make?
- Share the most important insight you have acquired this week.