Building a Hedge of Protection Around Your Family

Recently, my son and sons-in-law sat around a fire pit and had lengthy conversations about life and marriage. They reflected on the lectures they each received when they asked for their wives’ hand in marriage. One of my sons-in-law said, “I remember you looking at me very sternly while rubbing your fist in your hand and saying, ‘If you ever raise your hand against my daughter, I will raise my hand against you.’”

It’s hard to imagine…

Twenty women every minute of every day suffer at the hands of their husbands. Yes, over 10 million a year are victims of domestic violence.

The moment that a man raises his hand against his wife, he forfeits authentic manhood.

1 Peter 3:7 tells us,
Husbands must give honor to your wives. Treat your wife with understanding as you live together. She may be weaker than you are, but she is your equal partner in God’s gift of new life. Treat her as you should so your prayers will not be hindered.

Your wife is a daughter of God. Your prayers are useless if you treat her harshly.

Building a Hedge of Protection Around Your Family will impact your life in a profound way.

Any gift of God is contested by Satan. Marriage and family is a gift from God. You want to protect your home. It’s vital that we learn some things about building a hedge of protection around our home and family.