Proverbs 32 Husband

 Proverbs 32 Husband

Written by Solomon's Great Great Great Great Great Great Great Great Niece

A husband of integrity who can find,

He is more valuable than many shoes.

His wife respects him and

never fears unfaithfulness.

He brings her flowers not stress

all the birthdays of her life.

He limits his sports games so

that he spends time with his family. 

He is like a businessman,

bringing home the bacon everyday.

He get up when it is still dark

to help feed the babies.

He considers a house and buys it,

fixing it up to double the profits.

He works diligently,

gaining favor at every job.

He manages his money 

so that his family is fed and looking fine. 

In his hands he pushes the lawn mower,

and aims the weed whacker.

He opens his arms to his family,

and pays for the strangers' meal. 

When finances are tight,

He has no fear because the Lord always provides.

He makes steak for dinner

which is clothed in too many spices.

His wife is endeared for her witty humor 

when she takes her seat among guests.

He makes laughter and shares it,

so that no one is down-hearten. 

He is clothed with strength and wisdom.

He chuckles at the days to come.

He speaks with conviction,

and the Spirit permeates all he says.

He watches over his family

and does not have a lazy bone in his body.

His children rise and call him dada,

his wife, she adores him.

Many men do great things,

but you exceed them all.

Six packs are deceptive and tan skin is fleeting,

but a man who fears God is to be honored.

Honor him for all he does 

and let his character be his testimony.

 

 

(Disclaimer- This is written in good humor so don't send me messages about blasphemy or 

Revelation 22:18-19. Also, everything I said it true about my husband and is in NO WAY a sermon to men. This is a tribute to Dave.)

Marrying off River

Lately there have been a lot of post out there about mother-in-laws writing notes to their future daughter-in-laws. The thought of my son marrying or just bringing home a girl really scares me! On the other hand, I will not let him live in this house forever and I want grand kids = I'll need a daughter-in-law. When I think about my son's future wife, the weight of parenting takes on a whole new prospective. Single ladies across America are saying things like this (and married) -

He doesn't hold down a job.

He plays video games all day.

He doesn't spend time with his family. 

He never listens. 

He doesn't take care of his money.

He never helps with the house-work.

Although I realize there is an attack on men and unrealistic expectations for them, I don't want my son to fall into any of these categories. If I let him play video games all day, why would that change when he is 30? If I never make him help with the house work, I'm going to be standing in front of a daughter-in-law who is worn out, depressed, and full of anger. This kind of tension in a marriage will effect my grandchildren.

River recently has had his cousins come over twice a week. There is a huge learning curve in the game of "sharing". As he gets older he going to learn that life is not always fair. No, I'm not going to seek out unfair situations to teach him this lesson but there is no doubt he is going to get in trouble someday just by association. (i.e - His cousin knocked over the lamp but because I didn't see it, they're all in timeout). Basically, the story of my childhood. The consequence of not learning this lesson is constant arguing between spouses- trying to prove that they were the victim of the situation. Honestly, I struggle with this. I play the victim too often and struggle to internalize my husband's hurt. I pray that this area of my life will be made whole so my children don't learn this as a norm for marriage.

All in all, my child and my parenting is covered in grace. I won't do everything perfect especially with the first child. And if River is lost on how to be a husband, he has to look no further than his handsome father. I hope my daughter-in-law will view my son as one of the greatest gift she ever received.