Genesis 2:22-24
Then the LORD God made a woman from the rib he had taken out of the man, and he brought her to the man. The man said, "This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called 'woman, ' for she was taken out of man." For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh.
Does this sound like your marriage? Are you one in everything with your husband?
Before getting too far into this, I want to share my story. I wasn't brought up in a church. I wasn't from a devout family. I strayed. I did a lot of things I am not proud of. I shut God out of my life for a very long time. I'm sure you're thinking, "who is this woman to give me advice?" I will tell you :)
14 months ago, I became very ill. No one knows what is causing my body to do the things it does. Chronic pain, fatigue, trouble sleeping, eating, completing daily tasks. For roughly 5 months, I could not walk unassisted. My husband bathed me, dressed me, catered to my every need. I felt hopeless, alone, a burden, and most of all scared. While on my sofa, reading, trying to drown out the voice in my head telling me I wasn't enough, there came another voice. One I hadn't heard before. One that struck the very core of my soul. "Let me help you Stephanie, come back home."
I sat for a moment, trying to figure out if I was completely losing my mind, or was this something I needed to pursue. I went back to reading and again that voice came, "You will find comfort in my arms." Right then I knew The Lord was knocking at the door of my heart! I've lived for Him ever since.
I'm happy to say that within 3 months of this revelation, I was not only walking, but taking care of everything I needed to.... by myself! Do I still have pain? Yes. Do I still have moments of weakness and fatigue? Yes. Am I alone in my heart? NO! I share this testimony with you for everyone to understand, no one is perfect. No one but Jesus. No one can fix everything in your life. No one but Jesus. No one will make sure that your faith stays strong in the face of adversity and tribulation. No one but Jesus!
My husband and I are one. We've chosen to live our marriage just as God designed it. He is the head of our home. I am his helpmeet. I am the keeper of our home. He is our provider. In the world today, we may seem backwards. We are living for Christ. We don't expect pats on the back for good works. We don't expect recognition for the things we do. We help others, each other, reach out and witness to people, and continuously ask for God's guidance throughout our journey here on earth.
Do we have a perfect life? No, but we make the best of everything. We've been through a lot of trying times, and God has been there with us, holding us up, keeping us strong, and loving us just as we are. God made woman from man. We are an integral part of our husbands. I don't know about you, but I know that without a first mate, the captain of a ship can't keep everything under control, but our lifeguard walks in water!!!
I have a challenge for you, write down all the things that made you fall in love with your husband. Remind yourself God chose you two to make a union and live in His light. Remind yourself you are a part of your husband. Not someone to walk ahead or behind him, but right along side of him. I love being able to care for my husband and son. I love being home to greet them. I love being the one who maintains our home. I love that I am my husbands equal. Read Genesis 2:22-24 over and over until it really sinks in, we are one with our husbands!
God Bless and Keep Smilin'
Stephanie><>
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