Ok, so here I am two months after I started this blog and I am finally putting up my second post!!! I have come to the conclusion that I do not need to have extra awesome posts in order for my blog to be meaningful to myself or to my readers. I am just going to write about where I am at today and what the Lord is teaching me.
I have become increasingly aware of the fact that I seem to be bent on being bitter towards my husband. I HATE that he works midnights. That much is true. But to make him feel bad about it and to remind him of how it is affecting our family (uh.......me, to be honest) is not going to help him!!! I am supposed to be his help mate. I am supposed to come along side him in every circumstance that God gives us. I have, in fact been doing the opposite.
I met with one of my friends last week to talk about all of this because she too has had to deal with her husband working odd shifts. One of the common factors with our situations is that we both are tempted to idolize our husbands. We desire them more than we desire God. She graciously pointed out to me that Jason will never be enough. I will never get enough time with him. I will never feel loved quite enough. The list goes on and on. The point is God has made it that way on purpose!!! No, Jason will not ever be enough for me because only GOD is enough. This is true for all of us. It does not make a difference if it is a man, a job, money, talent, or whatever else that we chase after....if it is not the Lord that we seek to fulfill us then we will always be left half full.
This may sound like a sad truth but in reality it is the best truth!!!!! I should rejoice in the fact that my God wants to be and ultimately IS everything I need!!!! The things of this world will pass away but my Lord and my God will be the same forever!!!!!!!!! Ah.......*sigh* that is some sweet, comforting truth right there!!!!!
If I can actually put this truth into belief in my heart and actively apply it......WOW.....my husband will be let off the hook much more in the future!!!!! Not that he does not have certain responsibilities but he does not have to be my everything!!!!! So, now he will feel the pressure lifted off of him as well and we will be much more free to enjoy our marriage the way God intends us to!!!!!
Dear friends, if you would please pray for me, that I would run fast and hard into the arms of my Lord and Savior. Also, that God would be restoring our marriage to the state that He wants it to be in!!!!! It is my prayer that the Lord will do the same for each of you!!!! Whatever it is that you may be putting before your God at this very moment, I pray that this post has encouraged you to turn to the only One who can truly satisfy!!!!!
Much love and many prayers,
Bridgette Anne
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I love your honesty. My husband, too, has worked different shifts. It's very difficult on a family. I will pray for patience and wisdom for you both!!
Girl!! You are soooo awesome!! It is soooo refreshing to see someone seeking out God's will for your life--and marriage!! To be able to put in to words your anger but yet see that God is doing work in your life is a true blessing!! I cannot wait to see how God will bless your relationship by seeking his comfort and love!! Thanks soo much for the link to your blog. We shall chat soon!!
Bridgette,
Thanks for being so honest about your marriage. That is very insightful. I can see many ways that I set way too high of expectations for my husband. It is those times that I expect him, a fallen man, to be perfect, that I am really desiring my Heavenly Father's perfect love. Thanks so much. WOW! I can't wait to get to know you more!
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