I have been sitting in front of my computer trying to write a column for almost an hour. I picked a topic that I felt I wanted to write about and started typing only to discover that finding the words was a struggle.
One thing I have learned since I started writing my columns is that if the words don’t come, I am not writing about what the Lord wants me to write about. So I have put that column aside for a while and am starting over.
Actually I am just thankful to be in my office and working this morning. Rich got ill last week and, being the generous husband he is, shared that illness with me. He did offer to buy surgical masks so he won’t give me his germs next time but I declined his loving offer as I assured him that I would be more than happy to return his generosity the next time I am ill.
Sharing is a big part of marriage. I truly am blessed to have a husband that shares everything with me, not only materially but also emotionally and spiritually.
To have someone you can talk to about anything and know you are understood is an amazing feeling.
Having someone to share my beliefs and find answers together and pray together is truly uplifting. Knowing that no matter what comes our way, our love for God and for each other will pull us through is what truly cements our marriage.
I would not want to be in a marriage where my husband did not share my love for God or my desire to follow His path. Marriage can be hard enough at times without having to fight that battle.
I know there are many people in that situation, where one spouse is walking with God and the other is not. Maybe one of them was on the right path and lost their way for a while. Unfortunately that happens but all is not lost.
Through God all things are possible. By going to Him through prayer and turning the situation over to Him, we put it in his hands.
Then comes the hard part – waiting. I hate waiting. God is constantly working on me with patience.
Psalm 27:14 says, “Wait for the Lord; Be strong, and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for the Lord.”
Through your faith, and in His time, your prayers will be answered. They may not be answered in quite the way you expect but in the way He knows is best.
Meanwhile just keep strong in your faith and love of God. Find someone to talk to who will encourage you such as a pastor, mentor or Christian friend.
Sometimes both husband and wife may be lost. In those situations it is up to family and friends to pray for them and to tell them about Jesus.
Those of us who are in a strong Christian marriage should act as mentors to those who are not. One way to do that is to always treat each other as God intended us to and let others see that. We should always show our love and respect for each other in everything we do.
When others come to us for advice we should make sure we give them Godly counsel, not worldly counsel. Don’t just tell them what they want to hear, tell them what they need to hear. Help them search God’s word to find the answers they seek.
They may not always like what you have to say and you may even lose a friend for a while, but you also may help save a marriage. The only way to a strong marriage is God’s way.
