MY PRINCE

(Ephesians 5:25 ~ Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her)

People around the world reacted with a shock in September 2006 when news broke that Steve Irwin, the ‘Crocodile Hunter’, had died. His enthusiasm for life and for God’s creatures was contagious, making him a favorite personality worldwide.

When his wife Terri was interviewed shortly after Steve’s death, her love for him was obvious as she said through her tears, “I’ve lost my prince”. What an affectionate way to memorialize her husband! She saw him as her prince and her best friend.

The husband-wife relationship is often viewed today as anything but the tender one that Terri and Steve must have shared. We see bitterness, insults, animosity, distrust, desertion and discouragement in most families everywhere. How much more desirable it is to see true love—to see a husband unashamedly cherish his wife, to unselfishly be her ‘prince’.

How can a husband continue to love his wife in a more princely way? Try these suggestions: Listen—enjoy those tender times when she can unburden her heart without fear, just as a true friend would. Love life—find ways to add fun and pleasure to your marriage. Lead spiritually—guide the way into prayer and intimate fellowship with the Lord. Be based—lead the family to be based on the true source of every joy, peace, rest, happiness and blessing- which is Christ the Rock alone.

Men, be a prince to your princess. –Dave Branon

Honor your wife and in love with her dwell,
Yield to the Savior and all will be well;
Peace He will give to both husband and wife,
Blessing their marriage with joy throughout life. –Anon

[read- Ephesians 5:22-33]

MARRIAGE THRIVES IN A CLIMATE OF LOVE AND RESPECT