by Kelly Pelton (written 27 Feb 2023)

You have heard that it was said,
"Don't beat your kids or spouse,"
but I say, Don't disrespect
a single person in your house.

You have heard that it was said,
"You'd give your life for your wife,"
but I say, Give up controlling
her as deepest sacrifice.

You have heard that it was said,
"Men, at home, be servant-leaders,"
but I say, Just be the servants
and the caring interceders.

You have heard that it was said,
"You are your wife's authority,"
but I say, Share equal power 
as a top priority.

Jesus is the fount of blessing
in whose Spirit I am writing,
moving standards ever higher
as His power we're inviting.