The Preachers Wife

Trust            “The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.” Proverbs 31:11 This small verse paves the way for a strong and dedicated marriage. First, let’s look at a 5 letter word that too often is forgotten about in our world- trust. Are you a trust-worthy person? Can someone rely on your word? Trust in a marriage is of the utmost importance. With the church divorce rate at the highest, one must stop and look around. We so often tend to point the finger and blame the world for tearing marriages apart. We may need to stop, humble ourselves and blame ourselves for brining the world into the church.             Imperfections can be found in the church; gossip, backbiting, adultery, lying, divorce, hatred, and the list could go on. In most cases, those imperfections began with a little trust issue. Far too often those same trust issues enter a marriage and have devastating results. Being a trust-worthy person extends past the “big offenses” but to the little things. Can your husband trust that things told in confidence stay between the two of you. Does he trust you to be a Proverbs lady when he is not around?             A small trust issue can quickly become a big trust issue. Having your husband’s trust allows him to rest at ease knowing his wife is behaving properly. Fruit that is not eaten, around other rotten food, or neglected often times tend to spoil. The same is true for your husband. He won’t “go bad” in the relationship, the elements will not be in place for spoilage. He will maintain and sustain. Of course, for the wives, that too is a great benefit. The sweet things become sweeter and the love becomes greater.              Trust in any relationship requires time, patience, understanding, and lots of prayer. Let it be your prayer to become a woman who can be trusted with your husband’s heart.