I've been reading this book called "Love and Respect" by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs. Seriously, it's the bomb. He's got this lead on Ephesians 5:33 - the husband loves the wife and the wife respects the husband. There's more to it naturally, but man. This book is seriously off the chain. I started to read it and a couple of times I actually dropped it in disbelief. This guy has a revelation from the Throne Room for real. Do I love my husband? Yes. Do I believe he loves me? Yyyyes...does he like me? Hmm. only sometimes. Does he believe in me? Yes. Does he encourage me? Yes.
Do I respect him?
Rarely.
It's a key. It's hard to do. It opens me up wide for immaturity and selfishness to spill out - which is good in the deliverance sense, but messy messy bidness for anyone closeby.
So, that's a big deal in my life right now. How can I honour my husband and pump him up respectfully?
Well, it's a real good thing that the book has suggestions, otherwise, I'd be outta luck.
I recommend it, even if you're not married to shed understanding on communication in relationships.