I'm an Unschooling mom in Las Vegas, NV. I have all boys! A 14 yr old, a 6 yr old, a 1 yr old and 2 teenage stepsons.
4 of the 5 have some special need or another, and the 5th would be termed "gifted" if he was in school. They all have their own interests and abilities.
Join me as I blog about our Christ-led learning approach..things that work, things that don't, and the antics of family life!
If we're all being honest, I would imagine every marriage has its trials and tribulations..mine is no different.
I recently heard someone say something to the effect of being tired of hearing TV and Radio personalities talk about their troubled PASTS, and noone claiming any troubles NOW.
We all have our troubles, our demons to cast aside. It may sound trite, but a verse that got me through a lot of "junk" was
Romans 8:28 (King James Version) And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
If you believe the bible to be truth and infallible, take heart at this passage, because it doesn't say all thing pleasant, or all things that make you feel good, or even all things free...nope, it says all things.
I want to take a moment to share a wonderful resource for your marriage, if you ever find yourself in my position. It's called Rejoice Ministries. They stand for the restoration of marriages, throughout times when one would even biblically get a "get out of jail free card". Their daily devotionals, sent by Charlyne Cares kept me sane and my resolve strong.
If you are in any kind of "dark" place..I ran across this verse today and it physically struck me:
Joel 2:25 (King James Version) And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten
I'm in that time now. "Locusts" have eaten at my marriage, my health, my husband's spirit, but we are in a restoration period now, and I am grateful. Nope, it's not perfect. We're not perfect. But we're getting better!
I again say, I am grateful. God is in control, now, then and forever.
Elissa, I appreciate your thoughts here, and for the kind comments you left on my blog. I know that the evil one would seek to destroy marriages, but God is faithful, and the verse in Romans you referenced is SO true - He uses ALL things for our good! And, ultimately, for HIS glory!
Praying that you and your husband continue to grow closer to the Lord and to each other.
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