The Love Month….

Love & Respect in Action!

Ephesians 5:33 “Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband.”

It may not make sense to the world, for a wife to show respect toward a husband that may be harsh and unloving. It also makes no sense to the world for a husband to show love toward a contemptuous, disrespectful woman. But it does make sense to God! This is the kind of obedience that He rewards. “For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God….” I Corinthians 3:19

What do you appreciate most about your spouse:

Dan & Alyssa

Dan is patient with me when I mess up and doesn’t yell or rub it in. He is wonderful with the children and backs me up. He makes me laugh and is so much fun to be around! I know he loves me. It was hard to stick to only three sentences!

Alyssa is very consistent, productive, creative and submissive. She helps turn the hearts of our children toward our authority as parents. She puts the Lord and others before herself and does it without hypocrisy. She watches over the family’s health, respects and follows me. I’m a blessed man because she cares for my needs without provocation and works hard so when I come home, I don’t have to. She is a Proverbs 31 woman who stands by me and makes me want to be a better man. I couldn’t stick to only three sentences!

Mark & Ginger

I truly appreciate my husband’s loving spirit and loyalty. This has been reflected all throughout his life; however, I most appreciate my husband’s love for me by praying with me and for me. He cares about my concerns and helps me get through those difficult times by simply being my best friend! I love him more than ever!

I appreciate Ginger’s dedication to her God, her family and the Lord’s church. She has outstanding tenacity regarding her job, despite the health problems she struggles with. I love her for her honesty when talking with people…especially me.

Jerry & Judi

Jerry is one of the hardest workers I know. If he can figure it out, he can fix most anything! It’s amazing at times! Jerry’s desire to help others is limited only by his resources.

I appreciate the fact that Judi has always been close to our children and even now, when they are in their 30’s, they still come to Judi for advice. As the Proverbs 31 woman, she takes care of things in our family. She is in charge of the checkbook. Long ago I knew I needed help with paying the bills. She took over that job and does a lot better job then I did. She is definitely a help meet to me.

John & Eleanor

During the nearly 37 years that I’ve been privileged to be married to John, the vows we made on our wedding day have been tested by some devastating blows in the areas of finance, family and health. BUT GOD has brought us through them and has used the difficulties to strengthen our trust in HIM. I appreciate my husband’s FAITHFULNESS to me as we’ve lived, loved, worked, raised children, and grown---together.

What I appreciate the most about Eleanor is that she has always had the desire to please God. I believe that her life exemplifies the virtuous woman that is described in Proverbs 31. As her husband, I have benefited greatly as she serves the Lord in her role as a wonderful companion, lover, keeper of the household, mother and grandmother!

Lynn & Melissa

What I appreciate most about my husband is his unwavering faithfulness. He is so faithful in his love to God, to me, to our family, our church and to his work. He gives us all he has and holds nothing back. He is totally selfless and the best picture of Christ in my life.

What I appreciate most about Melissa is her love for God. She is always striving to improve herself in accordance with God’s Word. I cannot even express adequately how much she loves our children and me. She also loves her church family and tries to help them in any way she can. She is someone I trust with everything I have. We both want to always work together in making our marriage even better.

Scott & Kris

I appreciate Scott’s dedication and steadfastness. He is not afraid to lead but he is willing to also listen to my ideas.

What I appreciated the most about Kris is that she is the perfect help meet…for me. God put her in my life at just the right time, because He knew that where I was weak, my wife is strong. God fulfilled the missing pieces of my life with her and I have been praising Him ever since.

Sam & Sharry (his “special K”)

God blessed me good, when He brought Sam into my life. I appreciate his love for the Lord, His church, His people, and me! He is a man of integrity and high standards. He is real and transparent and makes it so easy for me to respect him.

I appreciate my “Special K” because she has a true servant’s heart. She loves the Lord and her priorities are God first, family, then our local church. This is a tremendous encouragement to me. Her smile and willingness to help, keep me going. She is my best friend and the helpmeet that God knew I needed!


During this “love month”, find some ways to show extra love and respect to your spouse. Ladies, let’s make this a concerted effort to reverence and truly appreciate that man that God gave us and the one we chose. In the ultimate sense, our marriage has nothing to do with our spouse….It has everything to do with our relationship with Jesus Christ.