I was re-reading my friends blog about what were thankful for. I know most people only really focus on such thankfulness on Thanksgiving Day but we should always give God thanks everyday. Here's my list of what I'm thankful for: God (of course), my Husband, Son, Family, Friends, Pets, a wonderful roof over my head and a great place for my family to lay their heads each night. And yes...my Husband comes after God. In God's word He said that your husband should come first. I truly adore and love my husband...yes sometimes he can be frustrating but that's God's way for us to learn unconditional love. I've been reading in a devotional called A Woman After God's Own Heart written by Elizabeth George and her passages are very touching. There is one that I seem to keep re-reading.
Coming Home to Me!
"If company were coming you'd do a little something to freshen up, wouldn't you? Well, your husband is more precious ans special than company! Run a comb through your hair, freshen your makeup, and change your clothes so he's not seeing the same old jogging outfit you had on when he left in the morning. Put on a bright color and some lipstick. A spritz of perfume wouldn't hurt either. The most important person in your life is about to walk through the door. Prepare the children too so he receives a warming, loving welcome. Martin Luther once said, "Let the wife make her husband glad to come home!" What great advice!
"Lord, some days are so harried that it's hard to take the time to look good for my man. I'm going to pay more attention to how I look when I greet him. I want him to know how much I love the fact that he comes home to me. Amen"
That passage has been such an inspiration to me. I have been getting ready every since I've read that. I've done my hair, makeup, and even make the bed before he comes home. And let me tell you...I have recently noticed a difference. He has been more loving, cuddly, and actually helping out around the house when I get behind with the work. It's also been making our love-making more passionate and frequent! Te he...
Lord, thank you for all the thorns you've given me and for giving me the strength each day to cope with them. Thank you Lord for my wonderful husband. May you guide his ways and make him the man You want. Amen
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