Tonight we are "showering" my sweet granddaughter, Brittany. She is getting married on August 9th. Since my daughter asked me to give the devotion, I thought that sharing it on here would " kill two birds with one stone" so to speak. So here goes: I am very privileged to be "Nanaw" to our guest of honor. It was just yesterday (actually 21 years ago) that her Mom and Dad brought home this barely five pound baby girl. Cutest little thing, you ever saw. I think she wore a doll dress that Robin had made. She is a beautiful young lady now. And she is marrying a really cool, smart, godly young man. Who already bought her a nice home, and is fixing it up for her. We love Morgan Mitchell. Having been the wife of one sweet man for 50 years now. (49 on earth, 1 after he went to heaven) I have a thing or two to say to you about marriage. I hope this is not news to you, but it's not about YOU being happy. And yet, it is. Most parents say, "I just want my children to grow up and be happy." Well, it's not our job to make our kids happy! That is their own choice. Paul said," I THINK myself happy." Acts 26:2a As a wife you are to be Morgan Mitchell's helpmeet. That means to be a helper in WHATEVER he needs in life. You will be one frustrated little wife if you think that you not getting what you want out of this marriage. We've all heard the quip "When Momma ain't happy ain't nobody happy." I am afraid, many women, yes Christian too, are whining and complaining because they are just not happy and fulfilled in their situation. And I'm sure there are many justified cases. But happiness is a by product of making your husband happy. And besides, happiness doesn't come from a man. If you think that becoming Morgan Mitchell's mate will make you happy forever, you will be disappointed. Happiness only comes from knowing and loving Jesus. Your must make your time with the a priority every day. Then your next responsibility is to love your man. And that comes before your children, your job, your church work, and yourself. When Preacher and I first married, he would get thirsty at night. I would just get settled in bed all comfy and he would ask me to go make him a glass of ice water. At first I felt imposed upon ,and I just drug myself to get that water. I'd think, why can't he get his water before he settles in. But I decided that he worked hard all day for me, I could do this for him. And it became such a joy to set the ice water down there for him at night. And there might come a day, like now for me, when you will so glad you did and you would love to get to do it again. So go into this marriage with the LORD as #1, Your husband #2, and You #3. And guess what? You 'll find happiness. I Love you so much and I am so proud of the woman that you are. God bless you as you become Mrs Morgan Mitchell.
Ge 2:18 ¶ And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him.
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