Keep On Keepin' On

Have you ever had one of those days that seemed like it would never end?  And then, after you have spent all your energy on the day, something happens that demands your attention, strength, and energy?  Maybe it is some sort of family emergency that arises...or your little child becomes sick with "it" coming out of both ends...or you have to come to the aid of a dear friend in the middle of the night.  You've been there, haven't you?

It is strange that when something becomes a priority how quickly we can muster the needed resources from our otherwise spent capabilities.  When you've had one of those days and suddenly you realize that you don't have peanut butter and jelly for tomorrow's lunch...ya know...it's not really a big deal.  But when something is pressed upon you that you DO value and have placed it in high regard, well, then it does become a big deal.

Our marriages are to be placed in that high regard.  We said those vows, we made that oath, we committed our lives to another before God; we're not getting out of it that easy.  If we are considering jumping ship because of some hard times (maybe even straight up hellish at times), we have yet to gain God's perspective and God's priorities about our marriage.

We used peanut butter and jelly as a way to make a point.  But, what if someone you esteemed greatly was coming over tomorrow and they had asked for PB&J (I don't know who would but work with me people!), you would drag your tired and worn out body out to the all-night WalMart and get what you need.  Why?  Because value was placed on the PB&J!

So, where does this leave us in viewing our marriages?  We need God's eyes about us, our spouses, and our marriage.  We need to know who we are in His eyes.  We need to see the value in our spouses like He does.  We need to see the importance, the value, the witness that our marriages are in the sight of God.  When we do, it doesn't make the standing any easier, but it causes us to find the strength (in God, not us) to keep on keepin' on.

So....keep on keepin' on!

Josh and Serena