For the last 10 days I have
posted each day with #honoryourspouse on my FaceBook page. I know some people
probably don’t get why I did this. I never meant for any of this to come across
as braggadocios. But today, August 11, is our 27th wedding
anniversary, so I just wanted to do something a little special. And anyone that
knows me, even just a little bit, knows how much I adore my hubby, and how
thankful I am for this man God has given me.
I must confess… my actions do not
always reflect adoration or thankfulness towards my hubby many times. Just
yesterday, something happened or didn’t happen in a situation, and I ended up
with hurt feelings. I am the kind of person that uses up a lot of words,
whether spoken or written most days… words are important to me. Luke on the
other hand… not so much! Water and oil!!! I was not asking anything complicated
from him… I just really needed to hear what he thought or what was on his heart
about a specific situation. What did I get… nothing! So when I pleaded with him
for just a few words, I got, “I’m sorry.” I’m sorry??? Sorry for what? I just shut
down from the whole conversation, which is probably better than the times I don’t
keep my mouth shut!
So last night as I was feeling
brokenhearted, I was talking to God… I knew that this little incident was
something that the devil would love to make into something big. I was reminded
that making a marriage work was not an easy assignment. There are so many
married couples being torn apart… and more cases than not, it is a little thing
that snowballs into a big thing! It breaks my heart to see families ripped
apart! I was also reminded about unconditional love from the Father. I am not
always lovable, BUT He always chooses to love me anyway!
As I was getting ready to crawl
into bed, I remembered I had not written my #honoryourspouse for the day… REALLY!
What did I even feel like writing when I was still wallowing in my emotions???
I dug down deep… asking God what can I write without feeling like a
hypocrite??? Here is what came to me instantly:
“August 10... To love is a
choice! It's in the hard times emotions can deceive...keep choosing to love!
#honoryourspouse”
That pretty much says it all! Our
life is far from perfect, but the God who brought us together is… that is how
it works! That is the ONLY way it will work! Honor God with your commitment!
And honor each other with God’s help in ALL things!
“And walk in
love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a
sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma.” ~ Ephesians 5:2
Rejoicing in Truth!
Carin
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