My thoughts were quickly interrupted as they often are when you have young children, and I busied myself with the tasks of keeping little people happy, healthy, and alive. And hours later as I rocked our baby down for a nap I heard my phone vibrate as a text rolled in. It occurred to me then as I saw my spouse’s number pop up on my phone that I had not texted him earlier as I intended. It read,
I just want you to know I love you more than you could ever know. I appreciate all you do and all you are. With the store it seems I’m always stressed about something and I don’t want you to think it has anything to do with you or our life together because it doesn’t. I am the most blessed man in the world to have you baby. It’s a long week for me every week and I am exhausted by the weekend. I am happy though so no worries. Hope your day goes well. I love you sooo much!
As I read the words tears filled my eyes, my heart swelled and gratitude surrounded me. I reread the text sent by my husband and realized God must have been telling us the same thing that day. I needed that affirmation from my husband, and even though I knew in my heart the things he had written, it felt good to have it said. My husband understood that as his wife I was his top ministry calling too.
If you’re a Christian wife, your top ministry is toward your husband. He is the service God has led you to. The rest is secondary. And if you’re a Christian husband then your main ministry should be toward your wife. Yes, our top love is Jesus, but honoring your spouse honors the Lord. Sometimes we become so comfortable and accustomed to our often effortless relationship with our partner that we don’t give it the extra TLC it requires to thrive, but love can fully flow out from our lives when things are well-tended at home.
I know that I am a better mother, nurse, encourager and friend when I pay attention to my top ministry calling. My marriage.
