I'm honored to serve the Lord Jesus.
Can God count on you to be bold? Do you run and hide when satan inflicts a little pain? How tough are you? I ask myself these questions because there are times when I want to give up, cave in and quit. But I’m in this fight long-term. God has been so faithful to me that I refuse to run away from small challenges. Be encouraged. Don’t ever run. Don’t ever hide. Get the word and be bold!
Many of you have seen this amazing short video featuring Tamara Lowe. While watching it again, I was amazed at her special gift. It reminded me of how God gives everyone a talent or gifting to be used for Him.
Question for you? What are you doing with your gift? Selah…
You won’t believe this, but one of the worst arguments I had with my husband was over a microwave oven. Yes. A microwave. A $200 microwave was the catalyst for much yelling, arguing and even crying. Needless to say I’m pretty embarrassed about it now. Yet six years ago, in the midst of it, I was pretty furious.
The details about the argument are not important. 🙂
In a nutshell my husband was right and I was wrong. Very wrong. However, we often laugh hysterically about the silliness of the infamous “microwave fight.”
Why would I discuss this in a blog about making a marriage work? It’s simple. Our marriage works well because we no longer sweat the small stuff. We don’t get ” heated” over our own selfish desires. When a spouse INSISTS on his or her own way, then they are being selfish. Period. I cannot stress how vital it is to YIELD YOUR OWN WAY OF DOING THINGS AND BEING RIGHT.
Give the advantage to your spouse 100% of the time. I know it may seem unfair. God sees injustice and He knows which spouse is right. In the midst of a fight, ask yourself ,”Am I saying what Jesus wants me to say?” or “Does my attitude reflect Christ?”
Probably not.
Chances are whatever you’re fighting about will be moot (and probably laughable) years later. Trust me, I have a microwave to show for it.
What an interesting phrase. I’ve heard it before and yet I didn’t quite understand it until recently. In Luke Chapter 2, the Bible tells of Jesus’ birth and maturity. It’s interesting to note that although he was the Son of God, we didn’t hear much about his life from birth to age 12 and from age 12 to age 30. According to Luke 2:52, during that time he increased in wisdom and stature and favor with God and man.
Patience. God’s timing is God’s timing.
I am not a super expert on marriage. Marriage is hard work. My husband and I have issues just like any other couple. However, after more than 10 years of marriage, I can honestly say we have a great relationship and strive to make it better. The key to our marital and relational success can be summed up in one word: CHANGE. We have been willing to change and grow in order to have a great union. Enjoy the video from one of my favorite teachers, Jimmy Evans and Happy V’ Day!
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