Leading, Walking and Awareness

Yesterday, my wife Robin and I spent the day with some great youth at a water park. It was relaxing, refreshing and fun.

While waiting to get in the lazy river, I noticed a couple walking toward the start of the line. The man was walking about 10 feet ahead of the woman and when she stopped to place their towels and flip-flops in a grassy area, the husband kept going, unknowingly allowing several people to get between them in line.

In observing this, I couldn't help but think about the importance of being spouse aware. Sometimes, as a husband we know we are to lead and, in doing so, we walk on, only to find that no one is following. Why?

What separates a leader from those merely taking a walk, is awareness. In marriage, this is called spouse awareness. As husbands, we must know where our spouse is, relationally, emotionally, physically and spiritually. If we know where our spouse is, we will know better what they need from us and we can meet their greatest desire - feeling loved and secure.

It works for both husband and wife. Are you aware of your spouse today?