Serving Husbands

Got on Twitter and saw the following tweet (yes, that's Christopher from Gilmore Girls... He's a raging lib but he's still Christopher)

David Sutcliffe @SutcliffeDavid

The New Feminism? - Gabrielle Reece: I choose to serve my husband. http://www.salon.com/2013/04/12/gabrielle_reece_i_choose_to_serve_my_husband/

In the article, if you didn't go read it, they talk about how on the Today Show Ms Reece was applauded for "...for creating her own version of “paradise,”..." I wonder if those same people would be applauding her if they realized that this is a very Biblical principle. In Ephesians 5:22 it says "Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the Lord."

This does not mean be a doormat. This does not mean allow a man to abuse you; physically, mentally, emotionally, verbally, or sexually. This does not mean don't speak up about things. What this means is that the husband is the head of the house just as the Lord is the head of our lives. We, as wives, are to allow our husbands to have the final say, so to speak.

How I do this in my home:
When a situation comes up concerning our blended family Hubby and I discuss the matter, we verbally (or in writing depending on the business of the day) exchange ideas about how to handle the situation, and then HE makes the decision what to do and goes forth to do so.

When someone wants to get together with us, it's mentioned to whichever one of us then he and I discuss and he decides if we will go.

If I really want that new dress or nail polish or movie or whatever, I will ask Hubby if it is okay with him if I get it. Yes! You read that correctly. At 32 years old, I ask my husband's permission to purchase extras for myself (not so much for the kids though I probably should. LOL).

If the children misbehave and need punished while Hubby is asleep (he works 3rd shift so sleeps when he gets home until early afternoon) I will send them to their room and tell them that they will probably be grounded as well after discussing with their father how he wants to handle things. Sometimes he will lighten my idea of punishment occasionally he will harshen the punishment.

And so on.....

I know that when I put Hubby first (well second after God) then our family will be blessed. We may not be monetarily blessed (hahahaha far from that!!!!) but we are blessed where it counts.