#OpenHerDoor
Leading in our home and serving our wife can be difficult for a lot of us. Yet, that is exactly the role God has given husbands in our marriages. So how can we do that?
When Nancy and I were dating, I opened every door for her - the car door, the restaurant door, and any other door that I could open. It was a way to show her I cared for her and a way to serve her. It is still important to me that I open every door in her path.
When was the last time you opened the door for your wife? Some of you are thinking “today” while others cannot begin to recall the last time. I see some guys who always open the door for their wife and others that open the door for themselves first, leaving their wife to fend for herself. I’ve even had guys look at me with a “What are you doing?” stare when I hold the door open not only for Nancy, but for their wife too! Don’t beat yourself up. Wherever you have been on the “open her door” spectrum in the past is okay because we are about to change that today!
Opening your wife’s door is a simple and tangible way to serve her. It tells her that her needs and desires come before your own. It is being a gentleman in a world where that seems to be a lost art. It’s a way to show the world that you honor her and see her as a gift from God to you.
Don’t get me wrong. Nancy is fully capable of opening the door herself. Your wife is too. This is not about doing for her what she can’t do for herself. Our wives are our equals; fellow image bearers of God. Nancy doesn’t need me but I need her. Opening her door shows her I need her and I want her. The same is true for you. It’s about honoring her, loving her and serving her.
So guys here is your challenge. Let’s open her door. Let’s serve, love and honor her well.
Here’s the #OpenHerDoor Challenge:
Take a video on your phone of opening the door for your wife. The car door, the house door, the restaurant door - any door!
Post the video on social media using the hashtag #OpenHerDoor.
Tag 3 guy friends in the post and challenge them to take the #OpenHerDoor Challenge with their wife.
Don’t overthink this. Make it simple. Have fun with this. Be creative.
Here are some ideas of what to post:
I’m opening my wife’s door because I want to honor and serve her. She is amazing! She loves and serves me so well. I want to put her needs before my own. I challenge [TAG 3 HUSBANDS] to do the #OpenHerDoor challenge in their marriage and then challenge 3 more men to do the same!
I’m opening my wife’s door because she’s an amazing gift. I challenge [TAG 3 HUSBANDS] to do the #OpenHerDoor challenge in their marriage and then challenge 3 more men to do the same!
I’m opening my wife’s door because I want her to know how much she means to me. I challenge [TAG 3 HUSBANDS] to do the #OpenHerDoor challenge in their marriage and then challenge 3 more men to do the same!
I’m opening my wife’s door because it’s a simple and tangible way to model that her needs and desires come before your own. I challenge [TAG 3 HUSBANDS] to do the #OpenHerDoor challenge in their marriage and then challenge 3 more men to do the same!