TRANSFORMING A HOUSE INTO A HOME

CHAPTER 11

Supporting Your Husband's Spiritual Journey

A woman supports her husband's spiritual journey by fostering an environment of encouragement, prayer, and partnership, drawing from biblical examples like the wife sanctifying her family through faith (1 Corinthians 7:14). This aligns with creating a safe home sanctuary, as in your book themes, where mutual growth transforms daily life into spiritual nourishment. Her role emphasizes gentle influence over control, prioritizing her own walk with God to model Christlike love.

Biblical Principles

Ephesians 5:22-33 calls wives to respect husbands, supporting their headship as Christ leads the church, which builds his confidence in spiritual initiative. Proverbs 31:11 highlights trust in a wife's strength, enabling a husband to venture boldly in faith without fear. Prayer activates divine wisdom, as in Proverbs 3:5-6, stirring his heart toward Scripture and leadership.

Practical Ways to Encourage

- Pray consistently for his wisdom, growth, and role as family head, creating a spiritual atmosphere at home.
- Ask affirming questions like "What did you think of that verse?" to value his insights without pressuring.
- Celebrate small steps, such as his Bible reading or church involvement, and serve alongside in ministry or worship.
- Maintain your own devotional life through personal prayer and study, inspiring him indirectly.

Integrating into Home Life
Share devotional times or family prayers to grow together, turning routines into faith intersections. Avoid nagging; instead, submit respectfully to his decisions, fostering trust as in Titus 2:4. For ministry leaders like yourself, involve him in service to affirm his calling, balancing roles while guarding peace. This unified approach deepens oneness, echoing your themes on discernment and exclusivity.

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A HOUSE BECOMES A HOME BY CHOICE
Dr. Mduduzi Walter Mkhonta