People forget. I don't mean we forget little things like where we put the car keys or if we fed the dog. I mean we forget big things. I read last week that a Walmart worker was trampled to death by Christmas shoppers hungry for bargains. The people complained mightily when the store was shut down because of the death. So, why were the people there again? Christmas shopping? How can we get so far away from what we are supposed to be about? I have been praying for a lot of married couples lately. They have forgotten as well. Those of us who are married stood at one time and vowed we would love in sickness and in health, for better or for worse. All of my vows were about what I promised to do as a husband. I made no demands on my wife. The whole purpose of marriage was for me to serve this one that God had given me. But slowly a marriage becomes more and more about what I get and not what I give. I am still waiting for the person who will come into my office and say how they want counseling because they are not loving for better or for worse like they promised. Every day I read some of the Old Testament and some of the New Testament. It seems that God is always calling us to remember. He tells me to remember what He has done, remember His love, remember the covenant, remember Him. I guess God knew that I am never more dangerous than when I forget. I doubt if I will ever trample anyone in a head long pursuit of the greatest bargain. I do know I have trampled those I love because I forgot the promises I made and the purpose of my marriage. I guess this is a call to remember the big things. Remember the God who loves you this Christmas, remember the people He has called you to love and serve. Remember.
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"Where is our inner protest? When did sin shock you more than it does now." "How much like the world can one be and still be a Christian." "Trendism - Where is it going and where am I going if I go with it." the late Vance Havner
From living experience and bare honesty I speak on broken marriage relationships. God can only work in the one that belongs to him for it is he/she that will listen to the prompting of the Holy Spirit.You can fight it, you can go out kicking and screaming or yield to God and perform a sober self assesment and work on personal transformation. It takes true heart desire to follow God above all else and the humility to admit sin and repent before the Holy One. God will continue to refine his loved one even though painful at times until his child is like his Son. It is not your spouse you are battling but the evil one who wants to destroy what God has ordained. An unbroken communion with the Father is what I desire and how I want to meet my Lord some day and be able to look into his eyes of love He that died to save me and not bow my head in shame because of an unyielding, stubborn, why should I be the one to change, I have my rights prideful attitude. You will experience peace when you learn. One has the choice to go the journey the hard way or God's way. Know that peace is waiting for all who come to the foot of the cross and yield and surrender. You are loved with an everlasting love!
Great comment. thanks.
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