"If two lie down together they keep warm, but how can one warm alone?" Ecclesiastes 4:11
TODAY'S DARE:
Recognize that your spouse is integral to your future success. Let them know today tat you desire to include them in your upcoming decisions, and that you need their perspective and counsel. If you have ignored their input in the past, admit your oversight and ask them to forgive you.
MY REFLECTION:
Recognize that your spouse is integral to your future success. Let them know today tat you desire to include them in your upcoming decisions, and that you need their perspective and counsel. If you have ignored their input in the past, admit your oversight and ask them to forgive you.
MY REFLECTION:
I was raised to be an independent woman, not to depend on anyone, anything and especially not a man. I know, not a very "Christian" aspect to be taught. When I got married I was determined to rule the roost and let my husband know who was in charge. I was very controlling. After I divorced, I became even more independent. I was even more convinced that I didn't need a man to be complete. Then I met Tommy. He challenged me in many ways. He was just as independent as I was, if not more so in many ways. BUT, we learned A LOT. As ironic as this may sounds, to show that you are weak in an area shows strength. Where I am weak, Tommy is strong. Where he is weak, I am strong. God created us to complete one another, not to control each other. I've learned that hard way. I love my husband and I want him to know that he completes me. God brought us together as one, that means that we have to work together and recognize our weaknesses. Depending on each others strengths makes us one powerful source to be reckoned with. My husband and I have talked more in the last week about our future, upcoming events and decisions than we ever have. Coming from an independent nature to a submissive one, I'm blessed to have a husband who listens to me and respects me (as vocal as I may be:) just as I am. I am a blessed woman.
"Put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity." Colossians 3:14
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