I
cannot say that any chapter in this book has been easy to read, as each
one challenges me to think to change, to grow and improve.
I was able to peacefully read this chapter in the
quiet of the forest in my tree stand as I awaited the big buck to come
by .....that did not come.
As I reflected on this chapter a few things came to mind.
I can thank God for my shyness, which I used to
think of as curse. I have always been called shy and to me being called
shy was like being call dump and ugly. However, I think it was a
blessing to me in this area. As I have mentioned before I think I am
boring when it comes to my dating history, but at the same time am very
thankful. As a teenager I had crushes on a few guys, but a crush cannot
go far when you are too shy to talk to them. God has a plan for all of
us and I prayed and waited for a guy to come along that was really worth
investing my time in. He did come by, my one and only boyfriend, who
later became my husband. We decided to save sex until marriage even
through our 4 years of dating and we were so thankful we did.
God has blessed me with a wonderful husband and friend and after
reading this chapter I was once again reminded that I need to not take
that relationship I have with my husband for granted. I need to better
at building him up, focusing on him more and being less selfish when it
comes to our relationship. I need to not complain about him, or tear him
down."The wisest of women builds her house, but folly with her own
hands tears it down" (proverbs 14:2).
Mary points out that "God is our Creator He knows
what is best for us. We disrespect God when we reject his pattern and
purpose for our lives" God does know what is best for me but sometimes I
forget this and try to tell God how things should be, do things my own
way instead of turning myself over to him. I do not want to disrespect
God, but I will say I am guilty of this when I do not see things going
my way or try to manipulate things to go my way. Oh I am a stubborn girl
sometimes.
Thank you ladies for being such good friends to me!
How
are my relationships going? I think my marriage is good, but of course
it can be better and I will continue to work at it. When I think about
this question in regards to friendships in general I will say I can be
much better. I love getting to know people and I know I love being
liked, but I struggle with keeping up with people with continuing and
growing relationships. I know life gets busy, but I really feel like I
can be better in reaching out to people rather then waiting for them to
reach out to me. I think this chapter is challenging me to reach out to
some friends i have neglected. Wow! When I stop and think about it God
has blessed me with so many wonderful friends and family member. He has
placed so many great people in my life and I need to better at building
up those relationships.
"Encourage one another and build one another up" Thessalonians 5:11
Lord
thank you for those people you have put our my lives that we can call
friends. You have blessed us with so much. Help us to continue to seek
you above all else, as you teach us how to grow and improve our
relationships with others. May we always be respectful of others seeking
to honor you in all we do.
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