I was 19 when I married my husband. Young? Yes. Prepared? No. Though, we knew we wanted to be married, I don't think either one of us thought we would get married as young as we did. I needed to get away from an unhealthy home life and we moved up our wedding date.
There are so many things we didn't know about married life. We both worked full time, we bought a home instead of taking a honeymoon, we moved to a new area where we knew no one. We fought. A lot. He spent time on hobbies, and I sat home jealous and angry. I wasn't sure we would make it.
I am thankful we did.
Many years ago, in candid conversation with my husband, I asked him if he thought God brought us together, if we were the ones for each other. He said no. I was heartbroken. At the time, he believed that God was too big and had too many plans to only have one specific person in mind for marriage. He felt that God would see that His plan could be accomplished with whomever we chose.
At the time, our marriage may not have been in the best state. Our relationship with God was not a top priority, though we were committed to Him and church service. We were struggling in lots of different areas in our marriage and lives in general.
My, what a difference a few years makes. Today, we are both much more committed to our relationship to God. We have much more of a relationship with Him than serving to fulfill a duty. Our marriage is stronger than ever. We laugh, we talk, we work to see the other succeed.
And, my sweet husband has changed his tune about God's plan in selecting a mate. Several months ago, he approached me out of the blue and said he was wrong when he made his statement years ago. He has learned that God is much too intentional in our lives and that, yes, he feels that God did select me for him all those years ago.
To walk down the path of our lives and to know he is by my side gives me great joy. I know that there will be rocks and I know that there will be slippery spots, but knowing that we can help each other up and be unscathed is a good feeling.
4 comments:
Awwww, I love this post! : )
a sweet post:)
I’m visiting from Ann’s today – I’m working y way down the list, sorry it’s taken do long to get to you, but I’m glad I got here. :)
Ahhh,. It’s that chord of three thing – bride, husband – God. Makes me smile that you have that now.
The best thing a man can have on his resume is a bride like you.
God Bless you and your hubs and your marriage
You two were made for each other! No doubt!
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