Thursday I had a FULL day of "meetings" and things to take care of. CR had been hunting all night Wednesday (got home at 6:30 Thursday morning) and Kitty had something come up. I knew CR needed to sleep, so little miss came along with me. She did so well. I didn't want to put her in the nursery because there have been about 10 children with RSV in the last few weeks. She sat through an hour and a half of Bible study, an hour of a ministry meeting, and then we met CR so he could come along for the rest of the adventures. I had a mentoring meeting at an elementary school in Corpus, so they napped and ate lunch in the car, then we hit the grocery store. I must admit, I started that day off sour about the whole deal. I had things planned for a month and then I was certain it wasn't going to go well. A great friend of mine encouraged me just to take her along, that Kirby could do it. I prayed to put my heart back in the right place and off we went. What a blessing the day was, too. She is my sidekick. She definitely has my disposition and heart. I need to remind myself as she grows up that I am her parent also, and not just her best friend. I know many moms that have that issue and can't say no to them because they are so close. Praying that the Lord would direct me with that as she gets older.
On another note, have you ever read a verse in scripture that has completely moved you to tears? I have come across some that are so touching, especially the ones that speak of God's love for us, that get me teary eyed, but I have never had one that spoke to me like Matthew 22:30 did yesterday during my quite time. "At the resurrection, people will neither marry nor be given in marriage; they will be like the angels in heaven." I always have a hard time grasping Heaven as it is. I believe in heaven and hell. I believe in every word of the Bible. It is just one of those faith things that I will never grasp until we are there. It excites me, but also scares me. Anyhow, CR was in here on the couch while I was reading this, and I said, "So CR, does that mean we won't be husband and wife in heaven, right?" He responded, "Right, we will be brothers and sisters in Christ. Oh hunny, don't cry." He could see the wells of water beginning to pile up and break the flood gates. I said, "I need to be a better wife," and lost it. Here is my question to you, especially now around this month of love (which I think is hoshposh): Are you being the best husband or wife that you can be? I've always said, "CR is your only husband and you are his only wife on this earth - treat him as such. Treat him and live your life to honor him in that way." Sometimes it is hard to always remember that, but I was especially convicted when I realized that I won't be his wife in heaven. I guess somehow I thought I could always be the perfect Suzy homemaker for him in heaven. Ha - oh, Lauren. Live your life in a way that glorifies God and honors your spouse. Use Matthew 22:30 to encourage you to do this on a daily basis. You don't get another life to surprise him at work, make him his favorite dinner, mow the yard every once in a while or give him a back rub. If you don't do this now, start. I promise, not only will it make him happier and probably do many nice things in return (not the goal though!!), but you will be glorifying God by doing this and He will bless you in return. Try it out and keep me in touch with the results! I am excited to see what it does for our already wonderful life!
"For you were straying like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.
Likewise, wives, be subject to your own husbands, so that even if some do not obey the word, they may be won without a word by the conduct of their wives, when they see your respectful and pure conduct.
Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel, since they are heirs with you of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered.
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