Muscular Love
I was 18, a new bride, full of myself, idealistic, and trying my best to be the perfect “Susie Homemaker.”
One morning, shortly after returning from our honeymoon, we had a doozy of an argument, the subject of which has long since been forgotten. Whatever it was, I felt I was right, he was wrong. The argument dragged on until in utter frustration, I blurted out, “I’m going to call my mother, and I’m going to tell her I want to go back home!”
Truth be told, I had no intention whatsoever of doing that. All I wanted was to get his attention, for him to see it my way and apologize. I wanted to win this one.
With Greg calmly looking on (this annoyed me even more), I picked up the phone and pretended to dial the number.
“Hello Mommy,” I said to no one, “I want to come home.”
I went on pretending that she was answering me. But then…the phone started that loud rapid tone it makes when it’s been left off the hook. It was obvious what I was up to. Greg smiled, got up, and walked out of the room. I looked pretty ridiculous, but I still went on pouting the rest of the day.
Most of us can relate to how Ruth Graham felt shortly after she married Billy. They had had a little spat and as he was driving off, she tearfully prayed, “O God, if you forgive me for marrying him, I’ll never do it again!”
I can laugh at myself as I look back now, but at the time I was really upset. Today I can say without hesitation that I am happily married. But every relationship will have its arguments. There’s no such thing as a marriage made in heaven, but there is such a thing as a happy marriage that works…and at times, work will be the optimum word.
The apostle Peter deals with life so realistically in his first epistle (4:7–11). He assumes that various problems occur in every human relationship; that is inevitable. It’s that way in every family, in every marriage. Even the first-century church had its share of divisions and arguments.
So when such things happen in our marriages, how are we supposed to go forward? Of course, we can’t simply sweep things under the rug and ignore bad behavior. Wrongs will need to be confessed and apologized for in order for relationships to be restored. But here is the main point that Peter wants us to remember: “Love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins” (1 Peter 4:8). He assumes, realistically, that sin and offenses will be committed. That’s a fact. Period. But we must be prepared to forgive offenses and “cover them over with love.”
There is no way to undo what has been said or done, just as there is no way back to the innocence of Eden. Too often, we coddle ourselves and cherish the wounds and scars, mulling over each miserable detail, nitpicking each word, glance, and tone of voice.
There is only one way forward: through the cross, to forgiveness and forbearance. Let’s love each other with love that is muscular and strong. The kind of love that can “cover a multitude of sins.”
C.S. Lewis once said, “This is hard. It is perhaps not so hard to forgive a single great injury. But to forgive the incessant provocations of daily life—to keep on forgiving the bossy mother-in-law…the nagging wife, the selfish daughter, the deceitful son. How can we do it? Only, I think, by remembering where we stand, by meaning our words when we say in our prayers each night ‘Forgive our trespasses as we forgive those that trespass against us.’ We are offered forgiveness on no other terms. To refuse it is to refuse God’s mercy for ourselves. There is no hint of exceptions and God means what He says.”
Remember, the only way forward sometimes is through the cross.
Oh, and by the way, Happy Valentines Day!
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Vicky | February 13, 2012
Oh Cathe I laughed so hard when I read the part about your fake phone call that I am actually crying cuz I laughed so much, but I am so glad you are sharing this because everyone has their version of a similar story. Happy Valentines Day to you and yours!
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Jen | February 13, 2012
After 36 years of marriage, I'm glad we don't have to go to the extremes of youth anymore! Your phone call story's a fun one... I remember, as a newlywed, being so mad over some silly argument that I thought, "Well, I'll show him." And I went outside and plunked myself down (pretty new Christmas robe and all) into a big muddy puddle. I'm so glad we can laugh at that now! And like you said, what even was the argument about? (Usually, it's not even memorable...)
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Lisa | February 13, 2012
Cathe,
Thank you for your encouragement and little teaching through this email. You are such a good teacher and so wise. You speak the truth. Happy Valentine's Day from Kauai, Aloha and love.
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Liza | February 13, 2012
Thank you for sharing your story. Happy Valentine's Day to you and Pastor Greg.
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Maria DeLourdes | February 13, 2012
Thank you Cathe, for reminding me and the rest of us that when the honeymoon is over, reality kicks in and we wonder 'what happened'? I keep reminding myself what did I see in my husband when we were dating that made me love him? What were those qualities? I do a mental list and then I look at myself and realize, hey, I am far from perfection and am a sinner. Cathe, your message comes in time for Valentine's Day.
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY TO YOU AND GREG AND FAMILY! You both are an inspiration. I love the new e-newsletter received today from you. Keep up doing God's work. Now more than ever, we need Jesus in our lives and marriages!
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Dalia | February 13, 2012
Happy Valentines Day to You and Greg!
I thank you for blessing me with your ministry. God bless you for sharing.
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Grace | February 13, 2012
What encouraging words of wisdom...and just at the right time. Thank you for your faithful ministry and your openess which really touches hearts!
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Jodi | February 13, 2012
Hi Cathe,
I throughly enjoyed reading this article today. My daughter, is at times very selfish and even mean...but I will always love her and keep praying for her. I named her Mandolin when she was born, but decided to call her Mandy as she got older. I had several pet names for her, however, Mandy is what I mostly call her. Or at times, just "sweets". Btw, Happy Valentines Day to you too. God bless your ministry and may you have many more years of a strong and muscular marriage.
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Mariana | February 13, 2012
Cathe, I have been listening to your husband's podcasts for almost 3 years. They have lifted me when I was at my lowest. I have gone from discovering my husband's infidelity to his sexual addiction to the realization that in 15 years I have been blinded and deceived by his words and actions. I have been the one who rescued the marriage when he asked me for a divorce and have endured his moodiness all along. Today, I still defend my marriage and refuse the idea of divorce. I wish that I had the strength to keep going... I ask for prayers today.
Tomorrow we will be meeting with our respective counselors and talking things out. I do not see how this marriage can go on when I am the one making all the effort... I ask for prayers as I am praying. I give Him my will and my life and I know that the Almighty can turn things around. I'm drained....
I wish I could have given a cheery commentary, but I NEED all the prayers I can get.
Thank you for all the beautiful work you and Greg do!
Renee | February 13, 2012
I am where you are after the divorce. I see God healing our lives and remarriage and that in itself is a miracle from what his sex addiction and pill addiction has taken me through...God is up to something... Mariana, I can relate... He has got you in the palm of His mighty hand and will never leave nor forsake you...Hang on to Him and He will make your path straight...never give up ....It may not go the way you think it needs to but I've been seeking God first and His righteousness and He is doing great things :) I will be praying for you and your situation...Renee
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Janice | February 14, 2012
Dear Sister in Christ, I too was married to an adulterous man. I too tried everything to save that marriage. I submitted to him as I thought I should. In the end, divorce was the only answer. He would have it no other way. I can feel your pain and your guilt because it was mine too. That was in 1976. I realize now that I was "unequally yoked". But God brought me through my grief and He forgave my sin. He saved me from myself and my children from more grief. My heart goes out to you and I will keep you in my prayers. God will never leave you or forsake you and you can do all things through Christ Who will give you strength. God provided me with a wonderful husband in 1989 and we shared a wonderful life. He is gravely ill now and I do not know if he will recover. But I am grateful that through the terrible trials and unhappiness of my first marriage I can so appreciate the man God gave me to share these past twenty-some years.
Janice
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Jo Ann | February 20, 2012
Mariana,
I can relate. I'll be praying for you. God Bless.
Jo Ann
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Toni | February 13, 2012
Well said. We need to be about our Father's business always.
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Lisa | February 13, 2012
This morning I had a horrible argument with my husband of 16 years. By the time I got off work, I can't even remember what the fight was about. I could hardly wait to call him and tell him how sorry I am and ask for his forgiveness. I praise God that he forgave me and that He forgave me. Thank you for your words. The really hit home today.
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Jann | February 13, 2012
Thank you & bless you for sharing! You are so right on! Flexing our muscles of faith & forgiveness is the hardest but most necessary thing to do in order to keep our relationships in the "good shape" God intends. How awesome it is that even when we are feeling unloving & unlovable, God is there to love us back to life!
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Kim | February 13, 2012
Such a great reminder!
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Carlos | February 13, 2012
I married into a ready made family. I didn't think that it would be so difficult once we were married. Some people marry for lust and I think I married for comfort. God has given me another chance to have a family again. It's now been 19 months and it has been a tiring challenge. When I give my input it gets overlooked and they don't put it into action. I feel as if my words don't have any meaning. I have confronted my wife about what I'm feeling but nothing changes. I'm at a crossroads on whether I should continue or just file for separation.
Karen | February 14, 2012
Carlos, Please, please don't give up!!! Our loving Heavenly Father can turn anything around no matter how hopeless it may seem. He can change hearts, but sometimes we have to say "Lord, change me". The situation may not change right away, but the way you see it will, and when He changes you, your spouse will see that you are different. The devil wants you to give up but Jesus wants you to trust Him because He is able to do exceeding abundantly above all we can think. Turn your worries into prayers and praise. If we focus on Him instead of our situation then He will take care of the rest - He just wants us to trust Him. Please don't give up Carlos!
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Kim | February 13, 2012
I forgive ALL my husband's sins and failures in our marriage and have asked his forgiveness too. The multitude of squabbles, that are so insignificant, have done a lot of damage but I know through Christ all things are possible! I pray God saves my marriage, and brings my husband home. The problem is, although I pray each and every day and night that his heart will be softened, and he will realize that divorce is NOT the answer (and that God hates it), he says he intends to file for divorce. My husband is my soulmate, my best friend, my lover, my confidant, and I love him with all my heart. We just had our 14th anniversary (unfortunately apart) and although I know this trial is God's will, as it has strengthened me through HIM and humbled me to the point of realizing I can't live well without worshipping all that HE has done for me. I am so afraid my husband is going to destroy the 'thread' of hope that is left for our marriage to survive. Please pray for us; God bless!
Jo Ann | February 20, 2012
Praying for you.
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Sonny | February 13, 2012
I listen to Pastor Greg every day and I am not sure how I got put on your mail list but as a man I appreciate listening to women's stories, hoping to understand my wife more through women's stories. After 29 years of marriage my wife left me which I deserved. God, in His infinite wisdom, introduced me to a Hebrew 12 reality check which gave me a Damasus Road experience turning my life 180 degrees. I thought I was a Christian, but my life did not reflect it and as Paul tells us to examine ourselves, it was not until I was brought down to my knees losing my best friend and the wife of my life that the scales were removed from my eyes. My wife has now been gone 2 1/2 years in separation, and in those 2 1/2 years I have grown closer to the Lord and study His word on a daily time schedule. I was told that women hold men's, shall we say, sins against them in a room where they will go and visit them now and then. My wife has a hard time forgiving so I wait for her until God's timing! God Bless
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Matthew | February 13, 2012
Perhaps, when I have not accepted Christ, separation is very possible for me. I am married for a year and I praise God for He continues teaching me to love like the love He has. However, would you please share with me if Christians should celebrate, observe Valentines. It may not be bad, but is it also something that we remember about the subject LOVE only once a year. They say that Valentines is after a Roman saint?
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Tami | February 13, 2012
Thanks for sharing Cathe. I love to hear "Greg & Cathe Stories." It reminds me that you two understand the typical problems that most people experience. It's nice to know that you can relate to our struggles, and offer help. Thank you for being so honest, and humble.
I LOVE YOU BOTH SO VERY MUCH.
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Dyanne | February 13, 2012
Cathe, You are amazing. I wanted to thank you for your honesty. I heard your son's testimony on Sunday and wanted to share how touching it was. Seeing this opened our eyes in our own lives.
When I watched you and your family from a distance and I just had you all up on a pedestal. I thought you could never do anything unsaintly. And now hearing you say that yes, I did behave like this makes me feel like just maybe I can forgive myself. You see I can't seem to forgive myself for how I treated my parents and they didn't deserve that. Now my own children in their twenties behave the same way, treating parents like they don't know anything.
God is good and mighty. Who are we to say what we are like, we are His creation. Thank you for sharing such human words so I can start to forgive myself at 52.. Blessings, Dyanne
PS I covet your prayers. Back pain is still keeping me at home. I want off these prescription drugs so I can come back to study!
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Mommyof2 | February 13, 2012
Wow thank you! On this Valentines, my husband and I are separated due to bickering and arguments and lots of pain inflicted on each other. I was starting to get very depressed that in a few minutes it will be Valentine's Day yet I am alone and going over all the reasons I am heartbroken. But you are right, no marriage is perfect! I pray God will restore my heart, his heart and our marriage. Please pray for me!
Jo Ann | February 20, 2012
Praying for you. God Bless you both!
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Gertrude | February 13, 2012
God bless you, it is reviving.
Happy Valentine to you and family
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Debbie | February 14, 2012
Love this Cathe - Thanks for continuing to be so real.
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Glorya | February 14, 2012
Your "Muscular Love" virtue for women was truly God speaking to me in my time of need. My husband committed adultery almost 6 months ago and it has been very hard for me. Just like you and Greg, we have three boys and have been married 32 years. I thought I forgave him but these images and doubts keep popping up in my head even though I have prayed for God to make them go away. I have even thought that maybe God is warning me to leave my husband because he will do it again. I have even checked to see if Sharon Ries could counsel me since she went through the same thing. I do feel that we both need a good Christian counselor but haven't been able to find one who's a real Christian. After reading your article/devotional I feel more hopeful, but know that my doubts will return about ever being able to trust my husband again. Will you and Greg pray for our marriage and healing and for God to show me what to do?
Thank you very much, Glorya
Jo Ann | February 20, 2012
Praying for you Gloria. God Bless.
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Jo Ann | February 20, 2012
Thank you Cathe and Greg. You two are a huge encouragement to my husband and me. God Bless! ❤
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Jennifer | February 14, 2012
Thank you Cathe. Thank you for all of your real stories and super blessed messages!! God is so good how He uses you and Greg to reach us all!! And He truly does!! My prayers are with you and your family Cathe, always!! And I am praying for everyone attached to this message.. That our Good Lord blesses each and every one of your marriages and relationships and brings you back even closer to each other and closer to Him.. in Jesus precious Name, Amen!!! God bless you.. all of my sisters and brothers!!!
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Lisa | February 14, 2012
Thanks so much for your inspiration. I listen to Greg every morning. I am blessed with a wonderful husband of 18 yrs. Happy Valentine's Day to you both.
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Arnease | February 14, 2012
Thank you for sharing! We have all been through similar situations, but it is good to know that we grow wiser and learn from our mistakes so we can reach and teach others. I love reading your emails and stories. I have been reading your studies on Faith, Hope, Love.
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Kathy | February 14, 2012
Thank you for this post. It was very timely. Not for a marriage, but a long-time friendship (everything you said applies to any and all relationships). I SO needed to remember to come to the cross and give it to God.
God Bless!
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Marilyn | February 14, 2012
Thanks for these encouraging words. God will bless through obedience to His Word...happy Vday to you and Greg!
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Diana | February 14, 2012
Hey Cathe, A blessed good morning to you.. I enjoyed reading your message this morning, but when I reached the part about the phone call, I started to laugh.. it was funny.. I just want to you let you know I love reading Pastor Greg Laurie's messages, and watching the videos. Only last night in our prayer meeting, my pastor was preaching on Love and forgiveness. And I believe we should all love each other the same way Jesus loves us. I mean He laid His life on the Cross for us, took all the burdens upon himself for us. I mean that is love. The majority of us are saying, "I love you," but do we truly mean it? In the Bible it says, the most important fruits are hope, faith and love, but love will conquer a multitude of sins. Love covers everything. I personally think we all should ask ourselves if we are doing that right now? My pastor said, if we have love, we will not sin, we will not have enemies, and most importantly if we fear GOD, we will be obedient and follow His commandments. God Bless.
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Annette | February 14, 2012
Thank you, Cathe.
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Annette | February 14, 2012
Your words are encouraging.
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Geralene | February 14, 2012
This is another year without my husband........some days I'm so angry at God for not bringing him home. Then I'm ashamed at myself because I know God's love is far beyond my selfishness and I know and believe He will bring my husband home in His timing! My husband left me for another woman and I've asked what is wrong with me that he should look elsewhere, but I've learned that God is teaching me about genunine love first - I need to learn to love myself as God loves me. Please pray for me and my husband Justin. Thank you.
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Pam | February 14, 2012
Thank you Cathe. Happy Valentines Day!
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Debi | February 14, 2012
Thanks Cathe for being so honest. I need to remember to forgive and start over remembering when I first fell in love with my husband 37 yrs ago.....thru the cross. Happy Valentines day! XX Debi
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Nanci | February 14, 2012
Funny story Cathe, I also have stories of ridiculous behavior of young love! Fortunately I have a wonderful husband and a wonderful marriage. I will say we both work at it and I have referred myself to Greg's teachings on marriage as well as many other resources on marriage. We both know how important it is to have each of our needs met in our marriage and with God all is possible and so good!
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Kathy | February 14, 2012
Wow-so true. Such inspiring words to think about.
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Laurie | February 14, 2012
Thank You for sharing! We'll be married 28 years. Though we married in the most unorthodox way, we both knew the Lord wanted us to be married, and not living together. We have overcome many obstacles, and my mother said, "if it doesn't work out, you can always get a divorce." Fast forward almost 28 years later, she is just in "awe" that we're still married, and happily at that. Praise goes to My Lord and Savior, and my husband's as well! Blessed be the name of the Lord Most High.
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Aimee | February 14, 2012
You and Greg are cute together!
Thank you for modeling Truth, Love, and a Godly Passionate Partnership.
The hard work is worth it ALL!!!
God Bless You!
Thank you for speaking into so many lives!
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Grayce | February 14, 2012
Thank you Cathe for sharing. It was very uplifting for me. I thank you and Greg for all the work you do. Every morning Pastor Greg's message helps me through my day. God Bless both of you.
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Squikee | February 14, 2012
Thank you Cathe. These postings are of great value for every Christian woman. Thanks for all you do. God's Blessings to you and Greg.
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Rhonda | February 14, 2012
I love this story. The phone call was so funny although I feel your frustration.. It does take a very muscular feeling of love to keep a happy marriage. Without it, there's not going to be happiness, trust or anything else positive. Thank you for sharing this story..
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Holly | February 14, 2012
Praise God for such an encouraging message! Thank you, Cathe, for allowing the Lord to shine through you in all the ways He does! It is SO true as you indicated - a happy marriage that WORKS - as it's first reflected in our marriage to the Lord! Blessings to you!
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Jo | February 14, 2012
Thanks, Cathe...the time is now for YOU to write a book...God bless you =)
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Paula | February 14, 2012
God's blessing rain on you both always. Thank you Cathe for your words. How true they are. Thanks for sharing your story.
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Karen | February 14, 2012
First of all Happy Valentines day to you and your family. Hearing your story made me go back to the times I threw a fit and said those same exact words, "I'm going back to my mother." Even if we are still consider newlyweds (for we have only been married for half a year) but we have been together for 4 years and have 2 kids and we decided to get married after we accepted Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior on April 7, 2011. What fascinates me is that I love him more and more everyday. He brings me closer to the Lord and makes me be stronger in my faith. Thank you for sharing your story.
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Yolanda | February 14, 2012
Thank you for your message.
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Lynn | February 14, 2012
Thank you Cathe for sharing...I believe we can all relate to your cute phone call story. God bless you and thank you again...Happy Valentines Day!
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Carol | February 15, 2012
Dear Cathe,
Thank you for your article. I had an argument this morning with my husband, because I wanted him do to things my way in the kitchen, actually a minor little thing. After he left for the church, the Lord showed me that I was wanting to please myself and not Him!!! As I thought about it, the Lord was correct, as He always is, (praise Him for that.) I immediately repented and understood why we argue sometimes. It is because I want to be the one in control. Women are made for the man. (1 Cor. 11:9 )
Also, thank you for the verse in Peter. I have only been praying for the second half of that verse. You reminded me to to love my husband deeply. That is how I can have a heart that says, "... love covers a multitude of sins."
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Jacqui | February 16, 2012
Thank you so much for those inspiring words! I love you so much!!
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Michelle | February 16, 2012
Great message Cathe. I struggle with the "cover it with love" and I so know God wants me too. We have been married for 6 years and for the most part we do good. However there are struggles and I am learning to work on ME and not to look at what he does and it is not so easy. This message hit my heart and I could hear God ask to LOVE him no matter what.. I told God I know I need love more.
I just pray I can one day do what is expected of me as a wife...Keep up the good messages, it really helps.
Thank you
Michelle
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Priscilla | February 21, 2012
Dear Heavenly Father, I boldly come to your throne because Jesus is there on my behalf and I ask that you resurrect every dead marriage of my mother's and father's on this page. I speak life into their marriages and I ask that you restore the love for you so that that love could be poured out unto their spouses. I break off any soul ties and I speak to that spirit of adultery and any kind sexual immorality and Jesus I ask that you send it to the pits of hell where it belongs! I declare that it will not return. Lord everything that the enemy has caused for harm I pray that you turn it around and bless them 100 times fold. Lord you said in your Word that better days are yet ahead! Holy Spirit I ask that you bring home those wives and husbands that have left the home or checked out emotionally and turn the situation around Abba Father. I pray that the fruits of the Spirit will be manifested:love, peace, patience, joy, self-discipline, gentleness, and kindness within every person in Jesus's name.
Jasmine | February 23, 2012
Thank you Priscilla for that wonderful prayer. I needed to see those words to speak them aloud to try to adhere to it as I am faced with challenges and struggles in my marriage and my relationship w/God. Adultery revealed itself in my marriage in the past, it was forgiven but not forgotten. Every time we argue it gets brought up. Even now I find myself disconnected from my marriage or maybe even out of love with my spouse. We have 4 kids together and a dog. I don't want their lives to be disturbed because of my negative thoughts and actions that I have often, and want to react to. I don't know what to do. I mean I do know what to do, "pray" but I feel I'm not worthy of praying to ask for forgiveness. I don't like the person that I am. I feel so depressed, grumpy, angry, and I cry all the time... I just want to give up. My pride is what is killing me which doesn't allow me to forgive or forget wholeheartedly or quickly. Please continue to pray for me and those who struggle in their marriage. Thank you.
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Nona | February 21, 2012
My first time on your blog due to your email. I am a widow and have one year ago gone thru surgery to remove my lung and have chemo treatments. God for some reason has seen fit to keep me alive in this world. I have no idea why. I would much rather join Him in heaven with my husband who died of lung cancer in 2009. So in 2009 my husband died of lung cancer and in late 2010 I found out I also had it. Guess I'm repeating myself. Please pray for him that I will find out what it is God wants me to do with the rest of my life. I always thought it would be great to be a teacher's assistant at Harvest, but I am on oxygen and probably for life as my right lung has emphysema.
Please pray that I LISTEN and HEAR what GOD wants me to do with the rest of my life. Thank you and God bless all of you.
Yesenia | February 23, 2012
May the Lord bless you and hear your cry. We're committed as a body of Christ to come along side and intercede with you. May the Lord give you the strength, but remember one way or the other God is in your situation. I truly believe we are living vessels in the hands of the Creator and Yes you are a vessel. May the Lord lead you to His calling and the place where you can bless other women. No matter where you are, you may be at the doctor’s office or an odd place where you least think there is a purpose, God is there with you.
And my God will meet all yor needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19
Blessings my sister.
JT
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Carrie | February 25, 2012
Wonderful to read these words and this is exactly where I am at in my marriage. After 5 1/2 years, things are coming out of my husband I didn't know were there. I retaliate and withdraw and pray and ask God to correct our relationship. Thanks for your encouraging sweetness as always :) Love you!
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Johanna | February 10, 2013
My husband and I will have been married 3 yrs on the 19th..but we've had a pretty crazy, fast paced, filled with constant big change, 3 yrs...we've been arguing a lot as of late...after getting to a pretty good place where I thought we'd overcome a lot of hurdles and had grown...but it seems once again that I have so much that needs to be purged in order for us to have peace in our marriage. I love my husband..I want to be the virtuous wife..I want to be the keeper of the home and the mommy that the Lord calls me to be, but fail on so many occasions. Oh, Lord... thank You for never giving up on me..You promised, You began a good work and will complete it. Even if I go through this journey fumbling...I pray Lord Your will be done in my life, in my heart, in our marriage and family. May You be glorified in our weakness. In Jesus Name. Amen.
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