I’m just about done talking about marriage. Before we move on to parenting I want to go over one more thing. Be careful not to make your husband God. We do it all the time. We place these incredibly high expectations on them. And when they don’t perform, we’re disappointed.
Chances are good that if your husband is in the church planting business he is high energy, dynamic, a person that people want to follow. I have really struggled with this in my marriage. Vince is all of those things and more…he’s fantastic. And sometimes I focus a little too much on him. The sun rises and falls with him. If he thinks I’m great, then I think I’m great. If he thinks I suck, then I think I suck.
The Bible talks a lot about idol worship and its affect on people. Are you trying to get your needs met by your husband or by God? Are you worshipping the Creator of the universe, or the created? We’ve got to be careful. Remember, you need to be balancing on God alone…
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Friday, May 2, 2008
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Jen- I think you should write a book about this stuff. I'm pretty sure your husband could hook you up with a publisher. These last 6 posts have been amazing. Thanks for your insight. I am printing these out to refer to in the future. I don't have kids yet, but I'll probably be printing out the parenting ones too just so I'll be prepared. Thanks for your honesty and authenticity in writing these posts. You should be encouraged to know that some of the tough times you have gone through in marriage can now be used to help other couples. God is using you for good things. Thanks again.
Kristy Floyd
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