So Worth It!
“Don’t be concerned about the outward beauty of fancy hairstyles, expensive jewelry, or beautiful clothes. You should clothe yourselves instead with the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God. This is how the holy women of old made themselves beautiful. They trusted God and accepted the authority of their husbands.†1 Peter 3:3-5 (NLT)
My Sweetheart and I celebrated our 24th wedding anniversary yesterday. Only by God’s grace were we able to celebrate 24 years of marital bliss. I am not saying that it was always easy…blood, sweat, tears and mostly being on my knees. It took me a very long time (22 years to be exact) be become the wife I am today.
Some of you might know it—I had my priorities wrong. I put others before my husband. God had to set me straight—He had to change me to understand the true meaning of submission.
Submission doesn’t mean that I am no longer my own person, but to respect my husband and my husband’s needs. And I am not talking about the needs for intimated time. I am talking about for me to just listen to him; to have a peaceful home to come home to—without nagging or whining (still working on the whining part).
My Sweetheart and I have totally different personalities. I am a ‘social butterfly’; he loves his own four walls. Yes, I had to ‘rearrange’ my life to make this marriage work. But so did my husband. Was it worth it? Of course!
We spent an awesome day in Jerome on our anniversary—just the two us. And we took some wonderful pictures. Although we see the world through the lens a little different, we see our marriage as a commitment to each other…and a commitment to honor our Lord.
“In the same way, you husbands must give honor to your wives. Treat your wife with understanding as you live together. She may be weaker than you are, but she is your equal partner in God’s gift of new life. Treat her as you should so your prayers will not be hindered.†~ 1 Peter 3:7 (NLT)
Lord of Heaven and Earth. Help us to become the women that are after Your own heart. Help us to set our priorities straight. Help us to honor You with our marriages. In the precious name of our Lord, in the name of Jesus ~ Amen.
Blessings on your day and always…
May your marriage always be full of sweet blessings from up above my friend.
Yesterday I read one of my old favorite Bible verses. It says, “He satisfies the longing heart and fills the hungry heart with good things.” That is one that has gotten me through. My husband is just a man. He can’t meet my every need. But Jesus can and that’s where I need to go for filling. Thanks for this.
Happy belated anniversary. May God bless you with more and more ways to show eachother His love. I totally relate to the social butterfly vs. the just give me my own 4 walls! Blessings!
Happy Anniversary! You’ve shared some important and wise words here too. As a young married with baby, I need to hear from someone who’s put in her time and learned a few things that I need to learn. 🙂
Nothing that is worthwhile is easy (unfortunately). But once we have done what God asks us to do the blessing follows. You and your husband are very blessed. Happy Anniversary again!
Hi Iris, Your post is beautiful! Again, congrats on your Anniversary. I think I told you once before that we have been to Jerome. Very neat little old town! I loved it! I’m glad you had a great day. It is so encouraging to read your thoughts on making a marriage last the long haul!! Thanks again! Your so precious!
happy anniversary!
i enjoyed your psot today…its been a blessing!
Stay Blessed!
beautiful. i LOVE LOVE LOVE that verse you shared as well.
Congratulations!
Thank you for being honest…we celebrated year 18 last month and, well, we’re not throwing any parties. Our marriage isn’t a candidate for CPR, but it is experiencing some dizziness! I’m copying the verses for my dashboard! (the best spot for me to memorize scripture 🙂
I have been off line because of moving and DSL problems.
I am so glad ya’ll had a great time together. Congrats on 24 years!
We have been married for 18 years and it has only been in the last two years that I have truly begun to love loving my husband.
Happy Anniversary and many, many more!
marriage as a commitment to each other…and a commitment to honor our Lord.
I enjoy it very much….especially to use marriage honoring the Lord…
So it is the main topic for me to pary for marriage, and share it with my sisters in Jesus
Thank you, Iris.
Iris,
This is a testimony to every single person struggling in marriage. Marriage is work, marriage is sacrifice, it is selflessness and commitment. All of these qualities come from God.
Your marriage brings honor th the cause of Christ. Amen Sister.
Amen Iris, thank you for this post! I did a post today asking what my blogging chums thought Biblical womanhood really means, and this post sums it up for the married woman in Christ. Blessings.
Amen! It took me a long time to understand what submission really means. You’re a great example of a Godly wife–I love reading about your love for your Sweetheart!
Blessings on your marriage! May you experience another 22 years of bliss and blessings!