Does Your Husband Trust You?...& a Marital Oneness Monday Link Up!

Trust.

It's one of the main components needed for a Godly marriage and if this virtue is lacking, marital issues will ensue and your one flesh union will be hindered.

When I married my man I wanted to be known as an honorable wife.  Being a woman of my word was, and still is, important to me because I am ultimately representing Christ, and because of this, I actively pursue this virtue.

In the same way, their wives are to be women worthy of respect, not malicious talkers but temperate and trustworthy in everything.  1 Timothy 3:11

Webster's definition of trust:

a : assured reliance on the character, ability, strength, or truth of someone or something

b : one in which confidence is placed

Does your character exude any of the above?

Are you a woman of your word?

Do you follow through on what you say you're going to do and when you're going to do it?

Or do you just pay your husband lip service?

Over-exaggerate the circumstances?

Make excuses of why you didn't take care of something?

If you've cried wolf one too many times in your marriage then don't be surprised if your man no longer trusts you.

Ask yourself this question:  Are your actions more reliable and honorable towards your closest girlfriends and family members than they are with your husband? 

One of the things your man greatly needs from you is your TRUST.

Her husband can trust her, and she will greatly enrich his life.  Proverbs 31:11 (NLT)

The Benefits of Trust in Your Marriage

• Your man will start to feel like he matters to you.
• He'll feel like you respect him.
• He'll feel like you've got his back.
• He’ll open up to you more.  Over time, his walls will likely come down.
• And if he has the tendency to treat you like a child, once he starts to trust in you more, his attitude towards you should change.

If you've been less then honest in your marriage, no worries here my friend.  Just humbly apologize to your husband and let him know you'd like to start over.  Share with him that you'd like to be a wife that he can safely trust in.

"If you are faithful in little things, you will be faithful in large ones. But if you are dishonest in little things, you won't be honest with greater responsibilities.  Luke 16:10

Not only will your husband’s life be greatly enriched by your trustworthy character, but your marriage will grow stronger and you’ll reap those benefits as well!

In all honesty, I'd rather be known as a lazy or undisciplined wife rather than a wife that my husband can't trust. 

Live a poured out life for Christ,

Now bloggers, it's time to link up your posts!

I'm looking for posts on any and all things related to being a wife, i.e. homemaking ideas, ways you minister to your husband, dating ideas, and/or hearing what the Lord is telling you about your most important earthly relationship!

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