Happy Monday, Everyone –
I used to love football, and dirt bikes a lot. I loved and pursued “guy” things and whatever I found interesting, self-fulfilling, and fun.
I take off my wedding ring when I shave in the morning so I don’t get shave cream in the ring’s design. This morning, as I took it off, it was like the Holy Spirit said, “With that ring, you promised to love and cherish Ann.” It stopped my heart and mind right in their tracks. I knew God was showing me more of His heart and love.
I haven’t always loved Ann even though I tell her I love her all the time. Love is more than a written or spoken word. It’s action, and it involves a change of heart – God was blessing my heart and Annie’s by interrupting my morning. The Lord reminded me, again, to love Ann, to not be selfish and to not want my way, to listen to her, to be even more gentle with her, more considerate, to be more helpful, more tender, to show more interest in what she likes, to hug her more often, to speak more lovingly to her, etc. I love to love my wife.
I’m SO thankful that God is making me more and more one with my precious Annie. He was right when He said, “The two shall become one.” Honestly, I feel most like the gentleman God wants me to be the more I pursue and love my Annie. It’s God’s precious order and I continue to find that there’s nothing more wonderful than following God’s design for our marriage.
What’s more is that God’s blessing me as I love Ann. He’s calming me down more and helping me to trust and rest in Him more as well by loving her.
“With this ring…” Wow, God is just so incredible and His blessings are so deep and rich. Letting God show me how to love Ann. Mmmm…
“Thank you, Jesus, for letting me love Ann.”
God bless,
Mark