Just wanted to take a second and write about Sam and I. We love being married! But I must confess that I have minor break downs the second I feel tension or the enemy knocking at our door. You see I have an idol: I want the perfect marriage. I detest conflict of any sort with anyone. I would absolutely love it if I never had a problem with anyone in my life ever again. I would love to have the perfect marriage! Who wouldn't?! But it doesn't exist, and I am not sad about it because we have Jesus to hold us together.
Sam and I both know that satan has it out for every marriage out there. We are usually pretty quick to recognize the enemies attacks. Last night I was up late on facebook and I found myself comparing my marriage with other marriages; people I don't even know! Satan took that and ran with it. I was up way too late fighting his stinking lies. But my husband is great and Jesus is even better. Sam and I woke up with coffee and humble hearts before our Great God. He redeems us and makes us new and binds Sam and I closer together each day. I think our generation has a little problem with intagram, facebook, blogging, and pinterest; we post so much of the sappy great moments but how often are we really raw with each other. Since I am new at this blog thing I just wanted to clear the air that our marriage is not perfect! We DO LOVE each other deeply. I will be posting pictures like crazy of us kissing and smiling.
You just set a lot of people free.....God answered my prayers when he gave you to Sam!!
ReplyDeleteYou are my new hero! I have been reading "Daring Greatly" by Brene' Brown. You may already be familiar with her as a social worker. She taught at U of H and I have had the privilege of hearing her speak. She is a sought after author and speaker. Anyway the premise of the book is based on her research on vulnerability and stepping into the mess of life by being real.
ReplyDeleteI love you and appreciate your willingness to DARE GREATLY!!!