One of my favorite memories of our Maine trip was sitting on a swing along the waterfront with Mike. We ended up staying there for about two hours, just talking. We talked about Jesus in our life through the years. We talked about our family and how time had flown by. We talked about how it is back to just us and what our dreams are. He has his and I have mine and we have ours. And I am watching God merge them. We shared secret feelings - you probably think I share a lot but I actually hold a lot until I am ready to "speak it" and then only to a trusted few. Ephesians 5: 33, "However, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband." We have both talked about what a special afternoon that was.
I am so thankful God gave me a godly husband. As I have said before it wasn't all rainbows and roses but God guided us and I am so thankful. Marriage was a priority decided before we were married. (I know there are times divorce is needed - I am just referring to my life.) As we celebrate 36 years of marriage on June 11, I am in awe of what God has done. I cannot imagine not having God in our marriage. Without Him we would not be married. He has taught us so much and our roots continue to grow deeper. Romans 12: 10, "Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves."
How we have changed. I have watched Mike recognize feelings that are never spoken, whether anger, joy, sadness. He has grown in his compassion. I was very independent but I know I need my husband for his support, discernment, love, presence and insight. He is my God-given companion and best friend who knows my faults and forgives them often. "Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up." A spouse and kids and 36 years of marriage teach one a lot! The best thing is how he has grown in his relationship with God! WOW! I would not trade that for anything in this world!!! "Women don't need a knight in shining armor. They need a man covered in the full armor of God." Happy anniversary, Mike! May God be praised for this marriage.
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