Today is Russell's birthday and I have not been the wife I need to be. Everything in my life has come before my God and my husband and it humbles me to see this in writing. This is a confession and it hurts to know that I am almost sixty years old and have to make this confession. But, my life is precious to me and I need to only look back to make the changes that are needed, not to condemn myself or entangle myself in remorse. And this scripture seemed just right for me today..."If we endure, we will also reign with him; if we deny him, he also will deny us; if we are faithless, he remains faithful-for he cannot deny himself. Remind them of these things, and charge them before God not to quarrel about words, which does no good, but only ruins the hearers. Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth. But avoid irreverent babble, for it will lead people into more and more ungodliness,...2 Timothy 2:12-17
What a good word for me to soak in on this day of my precious life! If I endure, I will reign with God, and the deny part...well, I love you Lord and will not deny you! God will always to faithful to me (and Mama) no matter what...what a nugget of gold that is! But it also sets me straight about my words...DO NOT quarrel about words...that is a big one that I have been guilty of ...because it only ruins me. And I believe this to be truth because I have seen my integrity and standing with Daddy go downhill because of my words. Lord, please help me today, as I spend the day with Mama to live out this scripture!
Today, I need to be attentive and encouraging to my husband...to let him know he is appreciated and care for him this evening when I arrive back from Mama's. I know of Satan's tricks and that he is going to try to mess the day up but I am going to "resist him and he will flee"! Today I will sing God's praises for this precious life, the precious life of my husband, and the precious life of Mama..."his mercies are fresh and new every morning" and I am counting on your mercy and protection this morning dear Father!
Father, be with my husband today...pour out your peace and grace upon him on this his birthday...the day of celebration for his birth. Let us make him feel special not only to us but to you, who chose him to be formed and brought into this world because he love him so. Help me with Mama today to avoid my irreverent babble and offer up my words as praise to you not hindrances to others...I love you Lord and I life this day to you for you and your work and your glory!
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