There will come a time, brother, when your wife won’t be okay. She’ll be weighed down, discouraged, overwhelmed, or battling things even she can’t explain. And in those moments, she doesn't need you to fix her—she needs you to see her. She needs you to be present, patient, and prayerful.
Our springboard for today’s discussion is:
“Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” — Galatians 6:2 (ESV)
Too many men freeze when their wives are hurting. We don’t know what to say. We hate seeing them in pain. So we try to offer a quick solution—or we go silent. I’ve been there. But that’s not leadership. That’s not love.
When your wife is struggling, she’s not asking you to be her Savior—she’s asking you to reflect Him. To be steady. To be kind. To hold her without trying to fix everything.
Jesus never rushed the broken. He didn’t offer platitudes—He offered presence. He wept. He listened. He stayed.
That’s our example.
Being a godly husband means learning how to recognize the signs when something’s off—even if she’s not saying it out loud. It’s checking in, not checking out. It’s saying, “Talk to me. I’m here. I’m not going anywhere.”
Sometimes leadership looks like slowing down. Canceling a plan. Picking up the slack at home. Taking the kids for a few hours. Praying over her even when she can’t find the words herself.
You don’t have to carry the weight of her emotions—but you do have to carry her heart with care.
Question of the Day:
When your wife is in a hard place, are you stepping in with compassion—or stepping back in confusion?
Mini Call to Action:
Ask her this today: “How are you doing—really?” Then listen. No fixing. No shortcuts. Just be present.
Prayer:
Father, when my wife is struggling, teach me to lead with tenderness. Give me discernment, wisdom, and patience. Help me reflect Your comfort in my tone, my actions, and my presence. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Let’s Get to Work.
She doesn't need a superhero. She needs a man anchored in Christ—one who leads with love when the storm rolls in. Be that anchor.
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