I read this Text in various translations, but settled on the Berean Study Bible version to share with you. It’s been my favorite for a couple of years. 

I’ve had the day to think about what I want to say about it here, since I sat before the LORD with it early this morning. It’s not a passage that has been popular, and after years of listening to it taught, preached, and discussed, I understand why. But this morning, new light came.

Husbands and wives pray. They pray for the other to change. I get that, but I got it better now. 
Let me explain.

Imagine sitting curled up with your Bible, reading, and fellowshipping with the LORD, and this passage is next to be read. So, you read it, and the sweetest wave comes over your spirit because you see it! 
You see yourself praying that they will make certain changes.  But why?
Why do we want the changes? I believe it is the desire of the LORD that our desire be that we want them to change behaviors, not to make life easier for us, but so they will experience the joy of obedience; that they will know the beauty of pleasing the LORD.  And I think this in us will please the LORD too.  It’s a win-win! 

I am still loving this new light. If it’s new to you, I hope you love it too.  

One more thing. I think practicing this nugget could benefit all our other relationships, too.  Don’t you? 

Holy hugs, Kathie