Scripture: Proverbs 20:7
The righteous man leads a blameless life;
Blessed are his children after him.
Observation: One who lives with integrity cannot be blamed for wrongdoing and his children also reap the benefits.
Application: Today I am reading and praying through chapter 14 of The Power of Praying Wife. We are praying for our husbands’ integrity.
As I was reading through this chapter, I was counting my blessings as to how fortunate I am to be married to man who exemplifies integrity. He really does do the right thing… even when no one is looking.
I have appreciated this trait for many years, so, as I was reading this morning, I began to wonder how he got that way.
It occurred to me that for many years G had a wonderful business partner who has had a very positive influence in my husband’s life. I remember the first time I saw his partner’s office I was impressed by the snippets of wisdom he had posted near his computer. And I was encouraged to see some similar ones by G’s computer, as well. (I was still getting to know G at the time.)
G and his more-experienced business partner worked almost side-by side in separate offices—There was a sliding window adjacent to their desks on the wall that separated their offices. They would pass notes and have conversations through the window.
His business partner had a great influence long before they were business partners, though. His partner was also his dad. And his dad is a man of great integrity, as is his mom.
My husband inherited a legacy of integrity, just as the Bible says. And I am excited to think that he, too, will pass that legacy on to his children.
Wow. What a blessing!
Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank you so much for the foundation you placed in my husband years before he was born and years before I even met him.
No, his is not perfect and he is a sinner just as we all are, except your son, Jesus Christ.
But G is a man of integrity. And I am proud to be his wife. And I am thankful for his father and mother who instilled that in him. Thank you, Lord, for them.
Please guide us as we try our best to show and teach integrity in our home, as well, so that we can also pass down that legacy.
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