The Lord know's...I put my 2 pence in!

Today I read a lovely blog post on the subject of, the roles we play in the marriage covenant. And was moved to share it with you guys. This is a matter I have been struggling with lately. The devil is trying to distract me from my true calling and my mission. Because of the sacrifices my husband and family have made for me, for the past 5 or 6 years. I have been afforded the opportunity to not have to work (out side the home!) and focus on my craft, writing. And the closer I get to my dreams manifesting, the guiltier I have begun to feel. I know it is a lie from the devil, a tactic to distract me, make me loose my focus on the goal. Because he (the devil) and I both know, it right around the corner. But he also knows how tried I am from this marathon my family and I have been running, in the name of Jesus, the God in me...that looks like and ordinary Mommy! So as I read this post, I heard God speaking to me, comforting me and reassuring me that it is ok to do ME! Because in the end, everyone will receive their due reward for the sacrifices made. But first and foremost He will get the credit and the glory for the work He has done in and through, my husband and I.

Love,
ME...Mommy Dearest

Here is the post:

Ballroom dance is such a beautiful form of expression. Especially when both partners follow the roles that have been assigned to them. They appear graceful and seem to float through the air. In dance, there is one who takes the lead and one who follows. When done in that order, the end result is a harmonious dance that captivates audiences. As in dance, marriages have similar roles for each partner. The scripture describes each partners roles in the marriage to keep it beautifully in sync.

Ephesians 5:22-33
Colossians 3:17-19
1 Peter 3:1-7

God's creations and His word is a beautiful work of art as well. He has designed a system that coordinates a harmonious union between husband and wife. He has made man to take the lead and hold marriage on his shoulder. Each step depends on his ability to follow through with what God has spoken through his word. We as wives are to follow the lead and float gracefully across the dance floor without thinking much of what the next step is. As dancers submit to the rhythm of the music, the man takes the lead and the woman follows his steps. So as in marriage, we both listen to the sweet melody of God's voice, husbands plan out the next step and takes the lead and wives step in unison with him. What results is a glorious marriage, that floats eloquently through the dance floor of life, to the tune of the sweet melody of Christ's word.

Mommy Dearest Comment to a Black Moms Post

I love this! Thank you for such a creative and accurate description of the covenant of marriage and the roles we play. I often struggle with feeling that I am not doing enough to help my husband move us (our family) forward. Not that he needs or ask me but I feel guilty for pretty much leaving it up to him. He always ask my opinion and we discuss everything, so I'm aware and always in the loop. But something inside me makes me feel I am not carrying enough of the responsibility of our financial support. I hate to see him struggle at times, thou I do all I can and give my all, it never feels like it is enough...to me! He never complains and hates it when I talk about working outside the home, which I did for many years. But eventually I choose my family and my call over my vocation...and he has supported me in that, 700%. I had been about this matter and then I read this and it put in all in perspective in such a simplistic way, so thanks again and may God bless the one that comes in the name of the The Lord! God is so funny! Because I've been telling my Husband for 23 years that I want us to take Ballroom dancing lessons. I've learned a great lesson today...that we've been dancing beautifully all along!

May I have this dance, Lord,
Cynthia aka Mommy Dearest

Right after I posted my comment, the Lord gave me a timely and apt word, because He's always listening and He cares! MD

"But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins,[a]worth only a fraction of a penny. Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said, "I tell you the truth, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others. 44They all gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in everything—all she had to live on." Mark 12:42-44

Thanks again,
MD

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