We ask,
“Just what is loving” and “How can it be shown?”
How can
a husband treat his wife the way the Lord will own?
We think
it should be easy. Like falling off a log.
But
surely she in not a “bitch” and you are not a “dog”.
Loving’s
not a meeting that happens in the street.
It
isn’t just a “season” for treating her so sweet,
So that
the laws of nature can cause her to conceive.
I know
this is ridiculous, but that’s what some believe.
That isn’t
love, that’s mating, which any pair can do.
It’s
purely biological and that will ruin you.
That woman
is more valuable than all that you can name.
She
isn’t just the object, of someone’s mating game.
The Lord
has shown us clearly, just how we are to live.
The
husband must protect his wife, if necessary, give
His life
for her if needed. She never was his slave.
And in
this understanding, is how you should behave.
Treat her
as a jewel. A diamond in the raw.
Find
out just how much she needs and then give her far more!
Shower her
with kisses. Treat her as your queen.
Show
her she’s important; the woman of your dreams.
Never lay
a hand on her except with a caress.
Or, in
Jesus precious name, lay hands on her to bless.
Listen
when she speaks to you. Don’t say you are bored.
When
she’s sick or hurting, she mustn’t be ignored.
Tell her
that you love her; A hundred times a day.
And follow
up by treating her that very special way.
She’s the
weaker vessel. But you must not use force.
Give
her the security that Jesus would endorse.
She is not
your equal. That can never be.
But if
you will treat her right, her femininity,
Will show
you you’re not equal. Her powers are much more,
In
areas you never thought you ever could explore.
So love
her with your body and love her with your mind.
Love
her with extravagance; that way you’re sure to find,
That
she’ll return her love to you in ways beyond your ken.
She’ll
never be distracted or turn to other men.
And you
will have a marriage that Jesus will endorse.
A union
that never will, end up in a divorce.
Jim Strickland – Written 13th November 2011
