Here we go on a journey I hope that will thrill you; create in you a desire to have more intimate relationships with the people that are close to you. But most of all a journey that brings you closer to an intimate but HOLY God who desires to have His children beat on His chest and also to rest in His care! This journey, for me, has been a difficult one. It isn't always easy serving an unseen God, waiting on His care and timing. Yet, it has always been rewarding and full of blessings.
This journey for me started when my husband and I became engaged. We had not learned the greatest habits from our families. We didn't know how to be married. The first year was the hardest. If it wasn't for the Lord gently taking us by the hands, I don't think we would still be married...or at least not happily. We were both selfish, trying to take our needs from the other person instead of waiting and resting and being vulnerable with each other. However, no one would have guessed that for we always looked happy on the outside.
If you are going to take this journey with me, maybe you'd like to know a little about me. JO and I have known each other all of our lives. One would think married life would be easy for us. Our mothers were best friends growing up. They had "exchanged children" for a few weeks out of the summers when we were small. I called his parents "Aunt" and "Uncle". He adored my folks as well! We knew a lot about each other and yet married life became difficult the moment the wedding reception was over! I know many of you can relate. About a year into our marriage as I was studying to become a marriage and family counselor, the Lord led JO and I to take a marriage class teaching us to apply Biblical Principles to our marriage. It is these Principles that brought both of us into a better relationship with the Lord. Now, 4 children later, we have come to love each other in the way that Christ called us to love. It is out of the overflow of that love that we raise our children. Sure, we still have lots of learning to do...but that is why I need this blog! Writing is one of the ways I learn. As I share our struggles, failures and joys, I will also be remaining on the path to applying all that I claim to be Truth to those that the Lord brings to my life. May you be blessed as we share our lives on this journey together.
