Proverbs 31:26

        As a Christian woman, and one who dreamed of being the perfect wife, I read and re-read Proverbs 31- "the perfect wife" chapter of the Bible.  When I got engaged, I read and re-read the chapter again.  As a new wife I read and re-read and read again this same chapter hoping something would get implanted into my heart, something I could use and be the perfect wife that would bring honor to my family, to my husband. 

         Of course we all fail sometimes, and for me that is more often than not.  I have become an expert failure, the stereotypical nagging complaining wife that media and society say a woman should be in order to exert her place of respect in the household.  Society is wrong, God is right.  Jesus never said, "Make sure to let the world know how often your husband throws his socks on the floor, puts you down, makes you change all the dirty diapers and then take out the trash."  Jesus didn't say, "Let off some steam on the phone to your sister or your friends."

         That is what we do though isn't it? Even the "most Christian" aren't afraid to agree with our mother-in-laws and complain about how he has changed into a lazy slave owner.  I am ashamed to admit that is the way I have behaved and it is no wonder why I am losing respect.

         Today he inspired me.  It was so simple, but lifted my spirits all night.  My husband thanked me for doing his laundry and having his shirt ready for work the next day.  Even typing that sentence makes my heart swell with pride and love.  Such a simple remark, and a grateful smile makes me so proud to call him mine.  he may be far from perfect but who isn't?  I don't thank God enough for bringing me "the one" even when I didn't believe in such a thing.  Now of course I do because of simple little remarks like his that brighten and enliven my most exhausting days.  I know that God created him for me because who else could have such an impact on my heart with such a simple sentiment?  I know he is the one.

         So from this inspiration comes a blog.  Dedicated to not one word of complaint but to give recognition to the little things he does worth recognizing.  Hopefully this will change my perspective of my husband, from course and cynical, to open and grateful.

from the words of a much wiser woman than me:

"She opens her mouth in wisdom, And the teaching of kindness is on her tongue."

Proverbs 31:26