Marriage taught me I can endure great heartships and still remain calm and capable of thinking. My husband presented me with lots of bullshit throughout the years. In the beginning, when my emotions were our of wack, I would fall apart.
As I grew up, I became more capable of dealing with the disappointments and setbacks. I became creative in my solutions and thus felt more empowered as a person and woman. I began to take on the challenges of day-to-day life with more boldness and ability.
Marriage awakened my warrior!
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Sunday, July 24, 2011
Monday, May 2, 2011
Chicken Christians
There are a group of Christian folk who refuse to believe they are not supposed to suffer. They think because they believe, they are exempt.
I was having a conversation with a young man who claims to believe in Jesus. He is going through something right now and wants it to just be over. He doesn't want to change his ways or to suffer the consequences of his actions. I told him, "You say you believe. Then you should know the whole purpose of Jesus' life was to show us that we can suffer and will suffer and that it is a part of our life's purpose. If God did not spare His only son from suffering, what makes you think you don't have to?"
Of course he could not say anything and many folk are left speechless when I bring this fact to their attention. These chicken Christians are not glorifying God, instead they are running from God's promise by dodging suffering at all cost.
I accept and embrace the suffering in my life because I know God is using it to further His plans. I do my best to be mindful of the fact that suffering is a natural part of who we are as humans. It helps put things in perspective if we pay attention to the opportunities for growth that usually are present when we are in tough situations.
These Chicken Christians play a huge role in the demise of values in this country. Their desire for pleasure and things keep them from living in a way that is pleasing to God. God wants to know He has followers who are willing to be used to spread His message. When folk realize they have to really get involved for folk to see God, they react like the cowards they are and do all they can to avoid problems and suffering.
Chicken Christians are the ones who get divorced for silly reasons, they don't help others, they lie to themselves trying to make themselves believe that as long as they don't hurt anybody, they are okay. Sometimes it is not about hurting, but helping. Sometimes God wants to use us to be a blessing to others. Yes, even folk we don't think deserve it.
Love, forgiveness, understanding, patience, loyalty? We are mandated to share these emotions with each other. Instead, we trade hate for hate, jealousy for jealousy, indifference for indifference. We need more Christians unafraid to be the light God expects His followers to be in the world.
People tell me I'm crazy for staying married to my husband. Some have said, "If you had divorced him, you wouldn't be going through what you are going through now."
Yes, it is hard watching his life life slowly leave him, but I truly believe it is all a part of my purpose in life. What I am going through now is the consequence of forgiving my husband completely. Still, I have no regrets. I will remain prayerful and true.
I was having a conversation with a young man who claims to believe in Jesus. He is going through something right now and wants it to just be over. He doesn't want to change his ways or to suffer the consequences of his actions. I told him, "You say you believe. Then you should know the whole purpose of Jesus' life was to show us that we can suffer and will suffer and that it is a part of our life's purpose. If God did not spare His only son from suffering, what makes you think you don't have to?"
Of course he could not say anything and many folk are left speechless when I bring this fact to their attention. These chicken Christians are not glorifying God, instead they are running from God's promise by dodging suffering at all cost.
I accept and embrace the suffering in my life because I know God is using it to further His plans. I do my best to be mindful of the fact that suffering is a natural part of who we are as humans. It helps put things in perspective if we pay attention to the opportunities for growth that usually are present when we are in tough situations.
These Chicken Christians play a huge role in the demise of values in this country. Their desire for pleasure and things keep them from living in a way that is pleasing to God. God wants to know He has followers who are willing to be used to spread His message. When folk realize they have to really get involved for folk to see God, they react like the cowards they are and do all they can to avoid problems and suffering.
Chicken Christians are the ones who get divorced for silly reasons, they don't help others, they lie to themselves trying to make themselves believe that as long as they don't hurt anybody, they are okay. Sometimes it is not about hurting, but helping. Sometimes God wants to use us to be a blessing to others. Yes, even folk we don't think deserve it.
Love, forgiveness, understanding, patience, loyalty? We are mandated to share these emotions with each other. Instead, we trade hate for hate, jealousy for jealousy, indifference for indifference. We need more Christians unafraid to be the light God expects His followers to be in the world.
People tell me I'm crazy for staying married to my husband. Some have said, "If you had divorced him, you wouldn't be going through what you are going through now."
Yes, it is hard watching his life life slowly leave him, but I truly believe it is all a part of my purpose in life. What I am going through now is the consequence of forgiving my husband completely. Still, I have no regrets. I will remain prayerful and true.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Got to Get Away
I am feeling like I need to get away. I have a two trips planned before the summer ends and I am really looking forward to getting out of my routine with hopes that something will break this cycle I've been in of feeling trapped.
We will see.
We will see.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Away
I am not the type of person who really misses people when I am away. I've never tried to examine why and to be honest I'm glad I'm that way. When I do see them again, I am usually happy about it.
Well, my husband really missed me the four days I was gone. I thought of him often and actually bought him three gifts. I presented them to him upon my return.
We listened to music and talked a little. I danced for him and he enjoyed it, then we spent time being close and he admitted, "I missed you. I didn't leave the house the entire time you were gone."
Yes, I will be going away more often.
Well, my husband really missed me the four days I was gone. I thought of him often and actually bought him three gifts. I presented them to him upon my return.
We listened to music and talked a little. I danced for him and he enjoyed it, then we spent time being close and he admitted, "I missed you. I didn't leave the house the entire time you were gone."
Yes, I will be going away more often.
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