EPHESIANS 5:31
"FOR THIS REASON A MAN SHALL LEAVE HIS FATHER AND MOTHER AND SHALL BE JOINED TO HIS WIFE, AND THE TWO SHALL BECOME ONE FLESH."
When we marry, we dismiss our individuality and become one with our spouse. I can honestly say that I have struggled with the idea of losing my identity after marriage. We came from two very separate worlds and meshing together has always been a challenge. As a matter of fact we were talking about decorating our home yesterday. He loves contemporary design. I love country. What would it be called where country and contemporary meet? Contountry? Countemporary? Countrary? I told him that we need to develope this new style, but honestly the thought of it is like oil and water! Anyway - back on track - I realized soon after we met that our tastes don't actually have to coincide, it's our hearts that do. That's what molds us together in oneness and it feels just right. God made us to fit together perfectly. It's our human nature that begs for individuality. I am a better person for being his mate, and he would say the same about me.
So on to the challenge... We did well this week. Better than last week. One night he was closing at work so I was in bed long before he was home. I left a note on his pillow and he woke me up to tell me how much he appreciated it. His sincerity has been nothing but delightful all week. There was one moment yesterday when I wondered if he knew how many simple things I do for him... like put away his clean clothes, hang up his work shirts... but I axed those feelings right away. Goodbye selfishnes! It is my privilege to do those things for him.
Was I talking him up this past week? I was. Although I sometimes feel like I shouldn't when I'm working because some of my co-workers don't feel about their husbands the way I do. Is it good for them to see another loving on her husband? YES. But it almost makes me seem snub. (or maybe that's just my perception?) I need to be careful how I approach it and maybe just encourage them in their own situations?
This week? I shall do more of the same:
1) Pray for him***
2) Talk him up to others
3) Encourage him daily
4) Focus on positive interaction
Isn't he handsome!
Christine over at Fruit In Season hosts this weekly discussion. Click on the logos at the top to join in this weeks session and bless the socks off your husband!!!!
7 comments:
I'm glad that you had a good week. I think it's good that you're talking up your husband. So many woman get caught up in bringing their husbands down. Continue to be a light in this world! May God bless you this week.
My husband likes thing very contemporary and I like french country... somehow we have survived 25 years of marriage without needing two separate homes!
May God continue to bless your efforts this coming week!
Love it! Glad you had a good week. Praying for your marriage! God will honor it!
Blessings,
Angela
What a cutie!
And I know it can feel like you're the only one honoring your husband when all anyone else ever does is vent about theirs, but it will have positive effects on them if you keep it honest and sincere. Thanks for sharing your successes this week! Blessings for another week!
I am so glad you had a great week . May the Lord bless your marriage this week and always.
In his endless love,
Angel (Angel Mama ) ():)
Praying for all your goals for your marriage to always be met.
Beautiful post, & a great reminder. I especially liked this part:
"There was one moment yesterday when I wondered if he knew how many simple things I do for him... like put away his clean clothes, hang up his work shirts... but I axed those feelings right away."
That's exactly what I've been working on too!
Praying that the Lord continues to bless your marriage!
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