In Respect to our Spouses

SweetSurrender · 03-22-2008, 02:33 AM

I would like to start a thread to give all of you with spouses a chance to uplift them. I believe God gave me this idea a while back and I am just now obeying Him, so forgive me. I don't want to limit this to those of you who are married. If you are single, tell us what you would like to have in a spouse. What would be your ideal?

My husband, Norm taught me how to cuddle and has been a great big teddy bear lately. I love how he loves me.

The idea is to keep the thread going as long as you think of something that you may have forgotten, or as it happens. Lets keep it on the bright side.

Boanerges · 03-22-2008, 02:41 AM

My wife is the most wonderful woman of God I have ever, she is a rock in an unsure world and keeps my rudder firmly on course. I am blessed.

violet · 03-22-2008, 03:09 AM

The ideal man~
One who loves and puts God first in his life.
One who is loyal to his wife above all else.
A man who cherishes his wife when she is imperfect,
makes mistakes, has flaws....
One who allows his wife to speak her feelings without getting angry.
He will know when she is sad without being told.
He won't assume when she is angry that it's at him but that she may be angry with herself.
He will never look at her when she is crying and walk away.
He will never make her feel worthless.
In fact, he will go out of his way to prove her worth.
He'll WANT to comfort her and never wait to be asked.
He'll know she is a woman and needs things a woman needs....
and has fears, as unrealistic as they may be.
He will love her and know her as he does himself.
He will make her feel that she is the luckiest and most beautiful woman there is.
He will always be there, holding her hand down every path and through every battle.

When she is sick or weak, he will be strong for both of them.

Mark_18 · 03-22-2008, 03:58 AM

I'm all alone

lol

A great spouse understands that we are ONE. In a special covennant, given to us by God, and we shall NEVER go against it, and ALL fealings should be shared as our single bodies have died and we are now one body for the Lord.

A great spouse will never let issues and disagreements go unresolved. The truth should be brought to every dispute until there is an agreement on what the truth is.

A great spouse will show more effort in pleasing the other, than they do pleasing themself.

A great spouse keeps up with their personal hygiene.

violet · 03-22-2008, 04:04 AM

Whiterose,
I was merely answering SS' question on describing the ideal mate, which I did from a woman's perspective.

And you are correct.
We have to give exactly what we want in return.

The way I feel, it is nothing less than an honor to give these things to the one you love.

It is truly a privilege to cherish, respect, honor and love your spouse.

It is never a burden or too much effort to truly love.

violet · 03-22-2008, 04:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark_18

I'm all alone

lol

A great spouse understands that we are ONE. In a special covennant, given to us by God, and we shall NEVER go against it, and ALL fealings should be shared as our single bodies have died and we are now one body for the Lord.

A great spouse will never let issues and disagreements go unresolved. The truth should be brought to every dispute until there is an agreement on what the truth is.

A great spouse will show more effort in pleasing the other, than they do pleasing themself.

A great spouse keeps up with their personal hygiene.

Mark!!!
I am so impressed!
You are a very wise young man and God has someone special for you as long as you leave it all in His hands.
And what a lucky girl she will be too!

Malissa · 03-22-2008, 05:46 AM

The Lord gave me my soon-to-be-spouse, and my soon-to-be-spouse brought me back to the Lord.

I don't know how I could ever thank him for that.

Dusty · 03-22-2008, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark_18

I'm all alone

lol

A great spouse understands that we are ONE. In a special covennant, given to us by God, and we shall NEVER go against it, and ALL fealings should be shared as our single bodies have died and we are now one body for the Lord.

A great spouse will never let issues and disagreements go unresolved. The truth should be brought to every dispute until there is an agreement on what the truth is.

A great spouse will show more effort in pleasing the other, than they do pleasing themself.

A great spouse keeps up with their personal hygiene.

My dear Mark..... Don't worry . You are not alone ...... Jesus is with you and is your friend. I too might say that as well but am never lonely He is there 24/7 for me .

Also dear Mark you are still very young and have lots of time. Trust God and He will help you find the right choice. I love you Mark and have a special soft spot for you as I told you my son's name is Mark.

You have some very good points.

SweetSurrender · 03-22-2008, 02:32 PM

Norm has been a faithful provider for our family and now that he is retired, he does things around the house like dishes, laundry and organizing things. I am blessed, as I still work a 10-hr day and can relax when I get home. I didn't even have to "train" him. He just does it lovingly. And, no, you can't have him.

Fluffy · 03-26-2008, 04:36 AM

Yay! I found your thread, Bonnie!
And while I admire your husband and think it is wonderful to have one like him, I think I will keep mine!

He was made just for me. Even though we didnt seek the Lord when we got married, I know that I know that I know that God put us together. Only my hubby could have put up with me and all my shenanigans over the years!

ha! (and he says the same thing about ME!)
He is so thoughtful. Today, he went to get something to munch on, (we ate breakfast really early this morning) and he brought me a soda, knowing I would be getting thirsty about that time. And he always lifts me up in front of other people, giving me praise. Makes me feel really special.

Ooo, I like this thread! Lets keep it going!

03-22-2008, 02:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
SweetSurrender Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Midwest Posts: 797 Rep Power: 1	In Respect to our Spouses I would like to start a thread to give all of you with spouses a chance to uplift them. I believe God gave me this idea a while back and I am just now obeying Him, so forgive me. I don't want to limit this to those of you who are married. If you are single, tell us what you would like to have in a spouse. What would be your ideal? My husband, Norm taught me how to cuddle and has been a great big teddy bear lately. I love how he loves me. The idea is to keep the thread going as long as you think of something that you may have forgotten, or as it happens. Lets keep it on the bright side. __________________ "A man with an experience is never at the mercy of a man with an argument."

03-22-2008, 02:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
Boanerges Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: St Rose LA Posts: 16,681 Blog Entries: 3 Rep Power: 18	My wife is the most wonderful woman of God I have ever, she is a rock in an unsure world and keeps my rudder firmly on course. I am blessed. __________________ "If you would test the character of anything, you only need to enquire whether that thing leads you to God or away from God." Watchman Nee

03-22-2008, 03:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
violet Join Date: May 2007 Location: England Posts: 8,175 Blog Entries: 13 Rep Power: 10	The ideal man~ One who loves and puts God first in his life. One who is loyal to his wife above all else. A man who cherishes his wife when she is imperfect, makes mistakes, has flaws.... One who allows his wife to speak her feelings without getting angry. He will know when she is sad without being told. He won't assume when she is angry that it's at him but that she may be angry with herself. He will never look at her when she is crying and walk away. He will never make her feel worthless. In fact, he will go out of his way to prove her worth. He'll WANT to comfort her and never wait to be asked. He'll know she is a woman and needs things a woman needs.... and has fears, as unrealistic as they may be. He will love her and know her as he does himself. He will make her feel that she is the luckiest and most beautiful woman there is. He will always be there, holding her hand down every path and through every battle. When she is sick or weak, he will be strong for both of them. __________________ Violet Matthew 10:38 ....he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me.

03-22-2008, 03:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
Mark_18 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Manitoba Posts: 1,126 Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 2	I'm all alone lol A great spouse understands that we are ONE. In a special covennant, given to us by God, and we shall NEVER go against it, and ALL fealings should be shared as our single bodies have died and we are now one body for the Lord. A great spouse will never let issues and disagreements go unresolved. The truth should be brought to every dispute until there is an agreement on what the truth is. A great spouse will show more effort in pleasing the other, than they do pleasing themself. A great spouse keeps up with their personal hygiene. __________________ Luke 15:31 - And he said unto him, Son, thou art ever with me, and all that I have is thine. JOKE POLICE

03-22-2008, 04:04 AM	#5 (permalink)
violet Join Date: May 2007 Location: England Posts: 8,175 Blog Entries: 13 Rep Power: 10	Whiterose, I was merely answering SS' question on describing the ideal mate, which I did from a woman's perspective. And you are correct. We have to give exactly what we want in return. The way I feel, it is nothing less than an honor to give these things to the one you love. It is truly a privilege to cherish, respect, honor and love your spouse. It is never a burden or too much effort to truly love. __________________ Violet Matthew 10:38 ....he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me.

03-22-2008, 05:46 AM	#7 (permalink)
Malissa Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 26 Rep Power: 0	The Lord gave me my soon-to-be-spouse, and my soon-to-be-spouse brought me back to the Lord. I don't know how I could ever thank him for that.

03-22-2008, 02:32 PM	#9 (permalink)
SweetSurrender Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Midwest Posts: 797 Rep Power: 1	Norm has been a faithful provider for our family and now that he is retired, he does things around the house like dishes, laundry and organizing things. I am blessed, as I still work a 10-hr day and can relax when I get home. I didn't even have to "train" him. He just does it lovingly. And, no, you can't have him. __________________ "A man with an experience is never at the mercy of a man with an argument."

03-26-2008, 04:36 AM	#10 (permalink)
Fluffy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,827 Blog Entries: 3 Rep Power: 2	Yay! I found your thread, Bonnie! And while I admire your husband and think it is wonderful to have one like him, I think I will keep mine! He was made just for me. Even though we didnt seek the Lord when we got married, I know that I know that I know that God put us together. Only my hubby could have put up with me and all my shenanigans over the years! ha! (and he says the same thing about ME!) He is so thoughtful. Today, he went to get something to munch on, (we ate breakfast really early this morning) and he brought me a soda, knowing I would be getting thirsty about that time. And he always lifts me up in front of other people, giving me praise. Makes me feel really special. Ooo, I like this thread! Lets keep it going! __________________ Be transparent before God, He sees right thru you, anyway! http://www.likepreciousfaith.org/testimony_val.htm Please pray for your local emergency responders, daily.

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