* I’ve used vs 4 a lot to show how to gain the presence of our spouse - through thanks and praise.

* But notice the last part of the verse - “Bless His name.”

* This is talking about our relationship to God, and how we as God’s representatives are a blessing to His name.

* When people know we’re Christians it should make Christ look good!

* The same is true in relationships.

* A wife takes on the name of her husband - is she a blessing to that name?

* She’ll bless that name if she lives a thankful life for taking that name.

* vs 5 - this is Key: God has proven why He should be thanked and praised - because “He is good; His lovingkindness is everlasting and His faithfulness to all generations.”

* As husbands, is this true of us?

* If so, then thanks and praise from our wives will be the natural outflow of their lives.