We know sometimes the bonds don't work out so well. Look at Cain and Able. Their jealousy and bitter hearts got in the way of true loving emotions. However look at Adam and Eve.
"So God created man in his own image,
in the image of God he created him;
male and female he created them."
Genesis 1:27
Both were flawed. Eve being a woman who refused to listen and Adam being a man who refused to admit responsibility. I always wonder though what happened to their relationship after they were cast out of Eden. Did Adam ever forgive Eve for her trespasses or did he remind her every single day? "Well if it weren't for you we would be in a garden right now but no you had to go and listen to that serpent! Just couldn't say no could you?"
Did Eve ever apologize for her betrayal, or as most women do, did she constantly gripe at Adam about their current conditions. Or....
Did their love for each other and God conquer all? Did they forgive each other and move on with a fierce determination to honor and praise their God daily?
Sometimes on my way to work I already expect disappointment from my husband. Pathetic I know; however I know a chore won't be done and I will have an opportunity to air my grievances. I am more than positive the same could be said for him. I have no doubt that he knows when he gets home that I will be perched on my sofa watching my horrible reality shows while mounds of clothes are wrinkling on the bed.
Tonight instead of complaining I want to honor. I wouldn't be the woman, mother, friend, or Christian if it weren't for my husband. We fail each other in the household chores and day to day routines but never as partners for our faith. We encourage and build up in each other things we tend to let falter. I have a partner who has forgiven my sins and accepts me as I am every single day. Someone who loves me more with each rising sun and has given me the promise to love me more with the next. No matter what broken and narrow path we are on at this very moment; our love is as strong as it was when we felt like we were on a street of gold. It will be even stronger when we are side by side praising our Father at His return. I am blessed beyond measures to have a helper that will encourage me and help grant me access to Heaven. I guess I can deal with a dirty kitchen.
This song is not a Christian song but it reminds me so much of my feelings for Phillip that I wanted to share it with you all.
"Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity."
Colossians 3:12-14
God bless to all of my faithful friends and followers...
P.S. Don't worry I will still complain about the dirty kitchen tomorrow!
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