Polar Opposites

Not just my husband and I, but issues we take on in our marriage.  Some days when we are working on something together we really feel like two peas in a pod.  Others, I don't even understand how we are able to live in the same house without committing a crime.  Hard times have struck two members of our family.  These two members do not know Jesus at all.  Sure, they know who he is, it ends there.  We desire so much for them to learn to fellowship with the Lord the way He intended.  I am excited to be a part of this.  We do not know what our Father has in store for anyone in this matter, we are aware this is not only an opportunity for them to learn to walk with the Lord, it's an opportunity for us to do something together. 
When my husband and I began our marriage prayer class, a prayer request we shared was to find activities to do without alcohol.  We had found ourselves only having good conversations and good sex when beer was a component of our evening.  Weeks are now able to pass and we don't even think about beer.  Sure, an occasional, "boy a cold one would be nice" pops into our head.  As quickly as the thought entered, it's gone.  We are so thankful God has provided opportunities with us to have game nights, Bible studies, Polish lessons (an at home self study, we have let slide...oops!) we are able to pray together (still working on that), and study the Bible together (also in progress).  We live in a constant state of amazement and love for God opening so many wonderful doors.  Our desires we shared presented opportunities for us to glorify God on a constant, steady basis.  Of course this transition has seemed easy.  Psalm 37: 4 tells us, "Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart."  (NRSV)  God gave us exactly what we asked for in prayer. 
Not everyday is easy.  In fact, most days are a trial.  Though the transition seemed easy we have other mountains to move.  We need to work on moving the mountains together instead of each of us wanting the mountain moved, believing we can pick a side and just start pushing.  We need to realize, accept and put into play picking a side together instead of apart. 
 I am aware of the importance of being a submissive wife in our marriage. This transition has been the hardest on me.  I think I forget more days than I remember.  I am assured through diligence and God's rock-like faithfullness in me, my practices will become permanent. 
Our pastor's message on Sunday also refreshed me, aiding the sureness of small steps not leaps of faith. 
I thank the Lord for this opportunity to even realize what is happening to us. We are able to give Him thanks for His works through our marriage.


One Good Thing My Husband Did:  Stayed even later at work to give a driving test, and meeting a fellow Christian in the process.