Who's Watching

Have you ever had those times when someone comes up to you and tells you that they saw you do something...something good, something honorable, something of value?  Not bragging but we often have people come up to us and compliment us on how our children behave in public.

One time we had a couple in church tell us they saw us going into a store.  At first, I (Josh) was kind of worried that we may not have been acting the way we should.  Maybe arguing with one another or just being irritable.  Fortunately, this time they saw us laughing and holding hands.  Another time, a close friend watched as we walked through the most financially difficult time we have ever faced.  He told us later that he was jealous of our enduring it because of the result that it brought out of us.

The point is that you NEVER know who is watching!  The things you are doing, your reactions, your attitudes.  It could be complete strangers or family members.  It could be your kids or even your prodigal spouse.  You never know!

Those watching you are seeing you make this stand for your marriage even in the midst of horrible circumstances.  They are watching you endure through hard times and paying close attention to your reaction.  They are seeing you with what seems to be a good marriage but believing for the BEST marriage and doing whatever it takes to make good become best.  They are watching your heart be torn to shreds and are wondering why you will suffer through that kind of pain.  They are watching you turn your face to God when it seems like you cannot endure any more.

You won't know it at the moment of their watching but there is someone that is using you as a test of God's faithfulness, mercy, and justice.  They may be afraid to prove God on their own so they are letting you walk the dangerous road and checking to see of you make it.  They want what you want but haven't learned to trust God like that yet.  They see you as strong and calm in your spirit (even though we know that strong and calm is a far stretch from the way you really feel). 

This is why it is so important for us to keep our walk and our stance pure and holy.  This is why we must keep our attitude correct.  This is why we have to stay humble and constantly rely upon the Father for everything.

Whether you like it or not, someone's watching you stand for your marriage.  You're not doing it for them but they need you to do it.

Josh and Serena