I'm on break at work, so this will be quick.
Together Tuesday blog will be short.
There are many, many things I am absolutely scared about with David and mine's upcoming marriage. I know God will get us through each and every bump we're going to face, and I know He has given us brains to deal with these situations and the courage we need to step out in faith. I know this, and I know that I need to completely rest in it.
A friend recently told me that marriage is the BIGGEST test of dying to self. I'm starting to see why.
I've lived on my own for about 8 years so far (college included). I've bought my own groceries, washed and dried my own clothes, planned and prepared my own meals, lived my own budget, dealt with my own problems, transported myself in my own car to my own job, etc. In two months, that's all going to change...and I'm not complaining, I just know it's going to be a transition that will require me to be more selfless than I've ever been.
I trust David. God brought us together and will give David the wisdom he needs in order to lead me and our future family. I am going to have to learn how to completely submit and completely trust that David and God know exactly what they are doing. It's David's job as a husband that will be the hardest...and I have to realize that more and more.
I heard Beth Moore once quote another pastor saying that submission means ducking so your husband gets hit. I'm so blessed by having a man who has broad shoulders, a strong head on his shoulders and a passion and desire to be a witness of Jesus' love to others. David is an amazing, patient, strong and wonderful man of God, and I am so thankful to have him as my future husband.
Chisel away, Lord. Help me learn the importance of submitting to your will and to the man you have created me to be with. Help us have a strong marriage that shines your love and is an example to others of the Church. Mold us together and let our marriage glorify you above all else. Thank you for David and for bringing him into my life. Help me learn how to be a Godly woman and wife to David. Help us take faithful steps in our life, and give David the strength he needs as a leader. Thank you for Jesus and for the grace and freedom we have through him.
Anyone have any wise words of wisdom on submission and wifehood? Anyone has any "tricks" up there sleeves that have worked when you've wanted to take over and control?
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"Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it."
Matthew 16:24-25
A good book to read: "The Excellent Wife" Almost entirely scripture gathered into subjects. A read it after six years of marriage and wished immediately that I had read it six years before:) Like having children, some things though are hard to really understand until you are doing it. Being a wife is sort of like that. You can read and read and ask lots of questions but only time, patience, prayer and the Lord's leading will get you through.
Don't be scared...unlike living on your own, you get to travel this leg of the journey with another person:) The benefits FAR outweigh the cost.
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