#MarriageMonday Watching Judah be a dad is one of the sexiest things. I think it’s watching the inherent selflessness of parenting that gets me. But there’s a catch. While we will always be parents, our kids won’t always be under our care, and our son’s recent engagement only highlights for me how fast that goes. If we make our children the basis of our marriage partnership, what will that partnership look like once that season has ended? One of the greatest definitions of “wisdom” I have heard is planning with the end in mind. So let’s plan our marriages knowing that the partnership of taking care of our kids won’t last forever.
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#MarriageMonday This past Friday, Judah and I had a…misunderstanding would be the most gracious way I can say it. Let’s just say I expected him to do something that he didn’t do (which is a very common occurrence between spouses). The problem is that I didn’t give him the “benefit of the doubt.” Somewhere in my mind and emotions I went to the worst case scenario of why he didn’t do what I thought he was going to do. It’s scary how quickly that led to a downward spiral. Looking back, I could have changed my entire emotional disposition if I would have just told myself a different story. I could have taken time to consider his perspective and emotions surrounding the situation and ended up as his advocate instead of his opponent. This simple practice of giving each other the “benefit of the doubt” can completely change the emotional dynamics of our marriages. It’s a simple mental exercise that each one of us can do. Don’t wait for your spouse to start doing this, why don’t you take the lead and start?
How is my baby girl 15?!? She is strong, kind, thoughtful, fun and beautiful inside and out. I am so glad I get to be her mom. Happy Birthday Grace!❤️
#MarriageMonday Do you have a favorite worship song? I have a tie…my favorite classic hymn is “Great is Thy Faithfulness” and my favorite new-ish song is “How He Loves Us”. I like these songs because I have found that I actually grow the most in my relationship with God when I focus on how much he loves me and takes care of me. What if we applied the same idea to our marriages? I’m not talking about writing worship songs to our spouses-although that could be entertaining. What if we took time focusing, thinking about, and rehearsing how much they love us? We could remember times they took care of us and showed us their love. Last week I had an uncharacteristic, fall on the floor and cry my eyes out moment, and Judah literally got down on the ground with me, held me, and stroked my back. Every time I’ve thought about his caring response my heart is filled with love and gratitude for him, even if I was previously annoyed. What memories can you recall to intentionally focus on the love and care your spouse has for you?
Ok there are two disclaimers for today’s #MarriageMonday. First this is a continuation of last week’s post on intimacy through a physical, emotional/intellectual, and spiritual connection. Second, this is a shameless plug for Churchome’s Daily Guided Prayers. So here goes! Today is the start of Passion Week, the week before Easter. Churchome’s prayers this week follow the footsteps of Jesus through his week before the cross. If you need to deepen your intimacy and spiritual connection in marriage, why not commit to taking 5-7 minutes each day this week with your spouse to think about the steps of Jesus in this Holy Week. Sometimes we just need an excuse like a holiday to try something new, so why not start now!
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Leave your worries with God, He will never forsake you!
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He is Risen! Wishing you a day filled with faith and love. Happy Resurrection Sunday! — Join us in celebrating: Streaming online, 9 & 11AM(PT) on the Churchome App and YouTube
JESUS MADE YOU 💜 You don’t need to try to fit in with Jesus! — A Conversation around Following Jesus, Dating, Teenage Life, and Friendships with @chelseasmith dropping this Sunday on the Churchome App and YouTube⚡️
Coming to Jesus repeatedly helps us embrace both our sinfulness and our holiness, without arrogance or shame. It’s about holding these truths in tension! — Again and Again, full message from @chelseasmith available on YouTube
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Be confident that you are in the right place, at the right time, and are doing the right thing because of who our Jesus is and what He has done for us. Jesus is with you and for you. He cares about you and all the details of your life.
Trust Through Vulnerability, today’s episode of In Good Faith is available now on all platforms. Listen with the link in bio
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Embrace peace in all you do, knowing that God’s tranquility guides us through every moment!
When life gets tough, remember: there’s purpose in your pain. Each struggle is a chance to grow stronger and deepen your faith. — Check out my full interview on the Pain of Leadership, with the link in bio
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Receive His perfect peace and be courageous!
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