“When a man finds a wife, he finds something good. It shows that the LORD is pleased with him.” Prov. 18:22

Beloved,

A married Pastor was used to holding crusades that drew crowds and during which God performed many signs and wonders. This happened so consistently that the Pastor and participants in his crusades always expected the wonders that would mark each of these events.

However, one day, the Pastor went to a crusade and despite his prayers and efforts, there was not a single sign or wonder. The same happened the second day of the crusade. He started reflecting on what he did or failed to do. As he progressed in his review, it occurred to him that his wife had been sick for several days before the crusade. And, since she had to take her medicine, contrary to her habit of spending time fasting and praying in support of her husband’s crusade, she had to eat. That was when the Pastor realized the immense contribution his wife had been making to the success of his ministry. The Pastor's wife had in fact understood her role in helping and supporting her husband and was discreetly fulfilling that mission with obvious effectiveness at his side.

Sister, you have received God’s grace and are married by now. There are many women out there crying to God to have that privilege. How best are you supporting your husband and his work? In general, when support or help is mentioned, many people think of it only in financial terms. However, a wife's support for her husband goes far beyond financial or even material considerations. There are so many things that a model wife can do to relieve her husband's burdens, thus creating optimum conditions for his 360-degree success and ultimately for the flourishing of their home.

Wives, do you often pray for your husbands? Do you often fast discreetly to implore God's favor on them and on your children, if God has blessed you with some? Do you take time to listen to them patiently, without trying to judge or reprimand them? When they are going through a difficult period, are you successful in spotting the symptoms and, if so, do you help them frankly? Do you pay attention to members of their families, especially their mother and father? Are you a reliable confidante and the creator of a peaceful and restful family environment? Proverbs 31 describes the model wife in detail. May you be one for him. Amen!!