What wives want & what husbands want

I used to think that a great marriage was hard work.

Now I believe that a great marriage is HEART work.

This may sound like I’m talking in a way that says marriage isn’t fair. It may sound like I’m putting more responsibility on the husband.

Well, I am.

Ephesians 5:25 NLT

For husbands, this means love your wives, just as Christ loved the church. He gave up his life for her

Ultimately, we know that both of us need to be Christ like in our ways, but the greater responsibility falls on the man.

We know that Jesus was our ultimate example of how to be.

And I used the phrase how to be, intentionally.

We need to stop trying to do things that a good husband or a good wife should do and become those people.

When we come to Christ, we are no longer supposed to be our old self.

We are now supposed to conform to the image of Christ through a process of mind renewal.

Romans 12:2 NLT

Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.

We won’t cover all of the things we want to share on today. This will be a three part series.

With that said, let’s talk about some things husbands want from their wives and some things wives want from their husbands.

For him to walk in the house without causing damage.

Sexual fulfillment

For him to open his heart to her.

For her to be his recreational companion.

For him to be sensitive to her and the children.

For her to Respect him.

For him to be thoughtful.

For her to show admiration.

For him to want to do things with her. (Other than sex)

For her to show emotional balance

Bonus - For him to believe that they are truly One Flesh.

If you’re watching online or here in the room, I have a very important question to ask you.

What is Holy Spirit saying to you right now?