Let's face it women, it is quite easy to nag our husbands to get our own way. Unfortunately, this has consequences that we may not see all the way through. See if you can relate to this scenario.
You "nag" or push to get your husband to do something. After time goes by, he finally relents and says I'll do it. This "something" may even be a good thing like praying together. You realize he made this decision because you pushed him into it. But, you want him to make this decision on his own, because it is the Biblical or right thing to do. To "help" him do it with the right motive, you resist the implementation of whatever it is. This is where he just looks at you , not comprehending, even a little bit.
Nagging is never the answer to decision making in a Christian marriage. What is the answer for women who want their husband to lead? PRAY, pray and pray some more! From my own experience, I know the power of prayer for my husband. Don't expect instant answer; be diligent to pray for years. We are a society that wants instant gratification and that is not God's character. When I prayed for a specific request for Steve, it was several years before I saw God answer. It was well worth the wait because God made Steve into a leader of our home in more ways than I could ever imagine.
It sounds so simple, don't nag. But, it can be quite difficult since nagging tends to be a woman's default. When God asks you to stop something, He gives you a righteous action to put in its place. Quit nagging and start praying.
Kerry
Christian Home Business
1 comment:
I am leading a group of ladies through the book For Women Only and we just covered this topic in the chapter about respect. When we may think we are giving a "gentle reminder" our husband is likely to receive it as nagging or as an accusation of laziness.
Thanks for posting such an important message for women!
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