Part of marriage life is the preparation class I took 2 years ago.
Something that opened my eyes then and always remembered as my great homework.
The study of her, and woman in general.
Many things i’ve found out after the 9 months into marriage
What Proverb says I absolutely agree. That an excellent wife, far better than precious jewels. And more than house & wealth that could be inherited from parents, a prudent wife comes from the Lord .
Interestingly when I meditate on question about Peter’s description of wife as “weaker vessel”, i wonder if it refers to the whole thing about woman, and a wife in particular. That she needs the love in form of words, gestures, actions, in short…assurance of being loved.
“..husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel,..” (1 Pet 3 : 7)
As i was thinking about this, hearing someone share about her family life. How her husband told her stupid, and then later when she reflected again, she thought herself quite stupid. I don’t know the complete story, nor do I try to find out more the actuality of the story. But one thing I take to heart, how important is a husband’s word for the wife. Whether he meant it or not, and whether the wife seriously believe it or not, somehow…part of being a wife, what husband say carry importance. Not sure whether vice versa though
“Lord, forgive me for the hurting words that I’ve spoken to her. And help me to speak gentle & loving words to my wife.”