"You're a Dentist, You're Good With Your Hands!" (Ephesians 5:25-26)

I am very proud of my wife. She is my best friend, a caring mother, and an excellent professional. She is a pediatric dentist and very adept with the fine motor movements of her hands. This comes as no surprise to me since my father was also a dentist. I always marveled at the steadiness of his hands when he needed to create or repair something. Mechanical repairs were never a problem as he deftly tinkered with most intricate of devices with the skill of a master craftsman.

These indelible memories of my father have colored my expectations about dentists. Whenever something breaks down and is need of repair in our home, I casually exclaim to my wife, “Babe, can you fix this? You’re a dentist, you’re good with your hands!” To no surprise, she is often able to repair things with the same skill that my father possessed. Rarely, however, there are some devices that she cannot repair, and I invariably become frustrated.

And this is the problem, I place unrealistic expectations upon my wife. Instead of a thankful attitude for her willingness to assist me, I focus open her inability to fix the problem.

Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, that He might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word...

Ephesians 5:25-26 (ESV)

My expectations need to be grounded in Jesus Christ. I should love and support my wife with the same love and affection that Jesus Christ has for me and His church.

My wife is a dentist and she is very good with her hands. I need to continue to praise and support her for the things she is able to do, focusing upon her strengths. I must sacrifice my all for her rather than expecting her to make a sacrifice for me.

Love and trust the Lord; seek His will in your life.