My husband is a gift from God.
I married at a young age and like so many humans, I fell into believing the lie that another person could complete me and that life would be a 'happily ever after' story.
It doesn't take a newlywed long to realize all their dreams have not come true.
Please know that God has blessed me with a very happy and wonderful 28 years of marriage that has gotten better with each passing year.
Even so, I was not made a complete person when I married. I still had needs, desires and wants. Only in eternity will we be rid of the sin nature and know what complete and true happiness really is.
Sometimes I am a slow learner, and therefor I am grateful that my God is a patient teacher. He doesn't give up on us and I am still learning after all these years. I realize now it is best for me to let go of my expectations for my husband and accept him for who he is. This creates a deeper, more fulfilling relationship.
Understanding that we are both imperfect humans that have committed our lives to each other frees us to love each other without unrealistic demands. We can be partners in this journey of life helping and encouraging each other along the way.
It is God's desire that marriage be an example of the Christ and the church. It would be a wonderful blessing, if our marriage can be that.
That is my prayer.
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