While I panicked about my shredded tires being discovered during an oil change, Seth was there to make calls and tell me where to go and get new tires. While the tire banged against the window and I wanted to swear, he was on the phone telling me to breath and call the oil change place and let them know about them loading the tire in wrong. When I got to Les Schwab, he made sure everything went smoothly and said we need to let the oil change place know that they also stripped the bolts on the spare tire. He joked that I can be too nice. Only he can see through my frustration and see my character. I am reminded about last night conversation about him being able to read me, see that I am bothered by a flaw of mine and that he see it and loves me regardless. If felt good to talk with my husband about things that I couldn’t anyone else and that he understands – even better then I did.
I have been thinking about growth and how far Seth and I have grown as individuals and as a married partnership – almost a year! It got me thinking that the intention of marriage about growth. The key word is intention (not a guarantee or byproduct). Okay, follow my thoughts here. A wife can be an instrument of the Creator to help make a man out of a boy she married. A strong man will help mature and polish his wife by his positive influence and loving interaction with her. Good friends and mentors sharpen you when you are around them.
Part of marriage’s purpose is to help us refine and strengthen each other. Your spouse is given a front row seat (with popcorn and Junior Mints) for viewing your rough edges that don’t resemble Christ. When your spouse exposes a flaw or weakness in your character, your first reaction should be to listen and learn. You should receive is as heavenly sandpaper, buffing you into a more complete Christlike image and unique better version of yourself.
Your mate stands before you like a mirror, reflecting and exposing who you are. He or she is positioned like NO ONE else to reveal areas in your life where correction is warranted. Allow the Creator to use this person to make you more like him, even as He works through you to cause growth in their life as well. You and your spouse should both bloom into Christlineness from being with each other.
I have been thinking about growth and how far Seth and I have grown as individuals and as a married partnership – almost a year! It got me thinking that the intention of marriage about growth. The key word is intention (not a guarantee or byproduct). Okay, follow my thoughts here. A wife can be an instrument of the Creator to help make a man out of a boy she married. A strong man will help mature and polish his wife by his positive influence and loving interaction with her. Good friends and mentors sharpen you when you are around them.
Part of marriage’s purpose is to help us refine and strengthen each other. Your spouse is given a front row seat (with popcorn and Junior Mints) for viewing your rough edges that don’t resemble Christ. When your spouse exposes a flaw or weakness in your character, your first reaction should be to listen and learn. You should receive is as heavenly sandpaper, buffing you into a more complete Christlike image and unique better version of yourself.
Your mate stands before you like a mirror, reflecting and exposing who you are. He or she is positioned like NO ONE else to reveal areas in your life where correction is warranted. Allow the Creator to use this person to make you more like him, even as He works through you to cause growth in their life as well. You and your spouse should both bloom into Christlineness from being with each other.
