Hi All My Friends, I sure owe you an apology.
I apologize for my sporadic writing schedule in the month of May. In my life, May and December are equal when it comes to over commitments and busyness. I’m sorry! Whew glad to get that off my chest.
Today I want to conclude the truths from the book, Thriving Despite A Difficult Marriage, by Michael and Chuck Misja. To read from the beginning click here.
The premise set forth in this book actually mirrors my journey. It was like reading about my life and how Jesus healed my disappointments. Although I don’t believe I live in a “difficult” marriage, what the authors are sharing is hope. They also are practical. I am all about the practical.
What I learned through my own journey is exactly what these authors share.
1) We ALWAYS can have hope in the transforming power of Jesus Christ. We serve an all-powerful God. He can change anyone and He especially wants to change His children in addition to their unbelieving spouses.
2) Don’t wait for your spouse to change to find purpose, fulfillment and joy in living every day.
Years ago I heard Patsy Clairmont speak at a Women Of Faith event. A casual sentence she spoke during her talk changed my life. She said, “You go ahead and serve God. You don’t need to wait for your husband.”
I guess I thought my husband needed to be a believer first so I could serve God’s kingdom. It was that precise moment the Lord spoke to me and my life changed. I didn’t feel guilty about leaving my husband out of this part of my life and I felt empowered to explore the fascinating and exciting adventures the Lord had for my future. I have been serving and loving Jesus ever since and have never regretted a minute.
Although I still long for us, as a couple, to serve God, I am content to live my life not waiting for my husband to change. I am not in a holding pattern watching life slip by. I am not waiting for my marriage to change. I don’t deny there is still pain and things I want to change in my marriage but I can thrive through those disappointments.
I am thriving and I live a happy life because it is filled with serving Jesus Christ. I am content to wait and pray for my spouse’s salvation. I have a living hope in Jesus Christ, the Redeemer of the world.
If you are living in a difficult situation or struggling to find hope for yourself in a challenging marriage, this book is for you. It is full of healing understanding of how to thrive through some of the most challenging marital situations. Buy it today and begin your own journey this summer.
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Thriving Despite a Difficult Marriage By Michael Misja & Chuck Misja |
Starting next week I am feeling led to get into rich biblical teaching again. I keep hearing the Lord talk to me about, Spiritual Warfare in marriage as well as another subject… What does a Biblical marriage really look like? You would be surprised. It’s not what most people think.
So, I may bounce around with both of these topics. I have found some of the best writing emerges when I just allow the Lord to fill my heart about something and then share it with you. I love all of you who stop here. I pray for you when you and I pray over your marriages. Your marriage relationship is so very important to God. It means more to Him than you will ever know. Be Blessed, Lynn
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