as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her,
In the same way husbands should love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself.
Ephesians 5:25, 28
We will be celebrating 15 years of marriage next month. I find that the love my husband shows me these days comes in very tangible, sacrificial ways.
As I struggle more in the summer with my chronic pain issues he has been on a mission to isolate and do what he can to lessen my suffering.
I don't do well in the few heat waves we have in the summer in Oregon. So, he worked through his desire to save rather than spend on unnecessary things and dipped into savings to by a portable air conditioner. It cools down my most favorite room. The purchase alone just brought relief to my mind that I would not have to suffer. The removal of the mental stress did more than I thought. And, of course, I'm very cool when it is very hot outside.
The other issue we isolated was the allergy season. It aggravates my condition and one tree in our backyard hasn't helped. So, in the midst of ministry stuff and grading papers from an extra job my husband spent the evening (with the help of neighbors) cutting down the dreaded tree. Next spring won't be nearly as bad. No pollen from our yard will cling to the screen windows and come into the house. YEAH!
I truly have a husband who loves me to the point of sacrifice. Submitting and following his lead is easy. I often feel like the weak, little beggar maid being served and offered more than she deserves from a loving and adoring king.
8 comments:
Well I'm a far cry from a king, and you represent a major upgrade from beggar maid! But thanks for the affirmation. The best things in life usually cost, and you're more than worth all the effort.
Besides, there's something undeniably cool about being suspended 60 feet up in the air with a chainsaw in hand!
Girl,
You've got a real good man. Hang on to him real tight!
Congratulations on your up-coming anniversary.
I just love when women brag on their men! And then for your man to comment!
I pray that you will find a cool breeze no matter where you go this week.
What a tender love you share! I've got my own knight in shining armor, although I'm not sure he would hang from a tree for me. He's terribly afraid of heights.
Hope you're enjoying your week.
peace~elaine
I totally agree - when you are loved by a husband like this, submission is not hard. My Matt sounds similar in so many ways!
--Sharon
Beautiful! You are so blessed. It is no burden to serve one who loves you so much and whom you love with your whole life.
I thank God for my dear husband, too. He's a precious jewel to me. I'm so thankful to see his face each morning when I wake up.
Take care of yourself, dear friend. I hope your pain gets better. I can relate to the issue. Some days are ok; some are just short of misery. But, my Redeemer is there in them all.
Blessings to you this day, dear precious Amy.
In Christ's Love,
Andrea
I just briefly visited your blog, and was delighted by what I saw.
Will surely be back to read more, and to know more about you.
Blessings,
Lidj
Hi, I'm reading this post again.
It is a beautiful story of love. It touches me deeply whenever I see or hear of a beautiful marriage at work in the midst of this "crooked and perverse generation".
God alone be given the honor in what He has allowed in your lives. I pray your time of living with the pain continue to have a redemptive quality to it.
Love
Lidj
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