How to Stay Spiritually Close to My Husband

When a wife stays spiritually close to her husband, the marriage starts to reflect God's will for the marriage.

In 1 Corinthians 11, it states that the head of every man is Christ, the head of every woman is man and the head of Christ is God. In this spiritual order, the husband has a tremendous responsibility for his wife and children's spiritual well-being. And the wife has the responsibility to submit to her husband's spiritual headship in the marriage, which can be found in 1 Peter 3, Ephesians 5:22-26 and in Colossians 3. When this happens, the marriage reflects what God intended for Christian marriages.

Instructions

1. Pray for and with your husband. Ask God to enable your husband to be the spiritual leader that he should be in the marriage, and pray that you'll learn to submit to your husband's leadership in a way that honors God. Finally, repent sins that you may have committed against your husband and seek God's forgiveness.

2. Study the Bible with your husband often. During the Bible study, discuss any difficult situations the two of you are facing, then look up different verses in the Bible which will give you wisdom on how to deal with those situations. For example, if your husband is struggling with fear of losing his job, search for and study verses that teach how to conquer fear and trust God to meet your needs.

3. Attend church services with your husband. Also participate in some of the church's outreach activities in the neighborhood and join a ministry within the church that suits your talents and abilities. This will also help both you grow close spiritually.

References

• Bible Gateway: 1 Corinthians 11
• Crosswalk: Encouraging Spiritual Growth in Your Marriage
• Focus on the Family: Helping Your Spouse Grow Spiritually