ok ...hello everyone...i hope yall had a wonderful valentines...:-) i just wanted to write something i read in the journey devotional that i've been reading...it's a daily thing i read by lifeway..it's reallllly good....
(Friday * Febuary 12)
Happily Ever After
I had just finished watching Kate and Leopold, a romantic comedy. As I thought about handsome Hugh Jackman's Character Leopold, I began mentally comparing him to my husband. Leopold had impeccable manners, thoughtful gestures, and perfect direction-not to mention, he was incredibly romantic and chivalrous.
Dave's idea of a romantic evening was eating pizza and watching a game on tv.
Lord, I complained silently, why can't Dave be more romantic and thoughtful? I was disappointed with our marriage.
But while I focused on the negative, God reminded me of the times Dave changed diapers when i was exhausted, fixed the kids lunch when i was sick, and went off to work every day, never complaining.
Yet i felt dissatisfied because of Hollywood's fictional (and unrealistic) portrait of a man.
No, life hadn't turned out quite like I had planned. But instead of complaining about it, I realized the God wants me to be thankful for what I do have-a good husband, healthy kids a full-time job, and a roof over my head.
I repented for my ungratefulness and asked God to help me to be thankful for what I do have and to have a more realistic perspective about life, marriage, and frail human beings.
"...and they live happily ever after." Isnt that the fairy tale our parents read to us at beditme? Hollywood has convinced us that we should expect romance, flowers, and candlelight every night. We grow up with the notion that a man should be perfectly groomed at all times, and that he will know our every desire, and He is working to conform us to the image of His Son. The process may be painful at times, but the results will be so worth it!
Steps of Faith
Father, thank You for giving me family and friends. Help me to have realistic expectations of my loved ones, and let me always look to You to meet my needs.
ok so i read this today yes i know this was the one from friday...i'am a litttttle behind on keep up to date on them...lol but anyways i just thought it was a reaaallly good message that could apply to ALL of us... and to me it showed me which i had already seen were my faults are... but again...it just spoke to me..and i wanted to share it... maybe it can bring some perspective to you and/or someone you know...
LOVE
JustAMom215
aka Krystal aka caine'smom...lol haha
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