Coming Home
My darling hubby returns today (with the darling boy) from a week long missions trip in Mexico. Our church (New Life Christian Center) has made this trip for many years; Dustin & Corey have participated for 3 of the past 4 years. Aside from the fact that I really missed him this week (especially since there were some ridiculous family problems) I can't wait for him to return. He comes back with a refreshed spirit ("helps" is one of his spiritual gifts) and a renewed desire to grow together deeper in the Lord. EXCITING STUFF! It makes my heart quicken to reflect on the times we spend together studying the Bible or praying. His prayers are so genuine and it melts my heart when he prays for each of our children by name, asking so specifically for God's intervention as each individually needs it.
Watching him take the reins of spiritual leadership for our family is something that is so foreign to the way I was brought up, but as I surrender my will to God's there is such an incredible peace that descends. Anyone I grew up with would laugh out loud and be disbelieving to know that that comment is truly from me. To be able to understand, much less proclaim in such a public forum, such thoughts and attitudes has been a difficult journey. I was such a "modern woman" when we were married that I vehemently refused to allow the word "obey" into our vows. I am so thankful that I now understand what it means to obey through the filter of God's Word. Not only am okay with it, but I long to have an obedient heart!
Anyway, coming home... Please keep us in your prayers during the next week as past years have proven that this upcoming week tends to be one filled with temptations and spiritual attack. Over the last year our marriage has been under fierce attack in very subtle ways which I believe means that we are on the cusp of breaking through to a new level relationally and into new ministries and areas of God's promise. (A good thing.)
So, I'm off, just a few more little details to attend to before he walks through the door. (Do I sound like a love sick teenager?)
In His love,
tonya renee
Anyway, coming home... Please keep us in your prayers during the next week as past years have proven that this upcoming week tends to be one filled with temptations and spiritual attack. Over the last year our marriage has been under fierce attack in very subtle ways which I believe means that we are on the cusp of breaking through to a new level relationally and into new ministries and areas of God's promise. (A good thing.)
So, I'm off, just a few more little details to attend to before he walks through the door. (Do I sound like a love sick teenager?)
In His love,
tonya renee
"A wife of noble character who can find?
She is worth far more than rubies.
Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value.
She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life."
Proverbs 31:10-11
P.S. For my paper-crafting friends the REALLY good news is that with Dusty home this week I'll be able to get some scrapping things posted! (I think I figured out how to post a photo!)
Later - t
posted by tonya renee at 6:12 PM
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I didn't let the word "obey" into our vows, either. Ugh. I remember vividly the peace that descended upon our home and family and in my soul when I finally stepped back and allowed my husband to lead.
May the Lord bless you as you strive to be more and more like Christ.
The peace is amazing; I recently went through a Bible study that was on the wife's Biblical role within the marriage. One of my friends made the comment that she is so at peace letting her husband be the leader of their home - letting him do the things God ordained the husband to do. She further commented that she didn't WANT his responsibilites and when she let him do his part and she did hers the peace (no other word will do) was indescribable!
God is a God of order and I have found that in following His order my stress and anxiety decreases exponentially. But, oh, is it hard some days!
So I will persevere, like the Casting Crowns song says, "The voice of Truth tells me a different story, the voice of Truth says, 'Do not be afraid.' the voice of Truth says, 'This is for My glory." And I will choose to listen and believe the voice of Truth." And, of course, there's always God's constant reminder to not be afraid for He will never leave or forsake me.
He is sooo good!
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