I'm linking up with Lauren for To love Their Husbands Tuesdays finally!
Every Sunday night Bryan and I read out of a devotional book called "Devotions for a Sacred Marriage". This past Sunday night when he finished reading Bryan put down the book and said "That was beautiful". The topic? Being a sanctuary for our spouse...
"There are those who will tear us down, assume we have evil motivations, be inclined to think the worst of us and even misrepresent us to others. They will gossip, slander and ridicule. But God has given us a mate, a shelter in the storm, who knows us better then anyone. When that mate loves us, adores us, and respects us, what it does to our souls is without question one of the most gratifying experiences in all of human existences. It is a powerful, powerful ministry to honor and adore your spouse, to become his or her sanctuary in a world that often seems predisposed to hate, to wound, to hurt, and to tear down........I would face all the demons in hell to defend her (wife). She has been my sanctuary- and I will adore her for all of eternity."
Every Sunday night Bryan and I read out of a devotional book called "Devotions for a Sacred Marriage". This past Sunday night when he finished reading Bryan put down the book and said "That was beautiful". The topic? Being a sanctuary for our spouse...
"There are those who will tear us down, assume we have evil motivations, be inclined to think the worst of us and even misrepresent us to others. They will gossip, slander and ridicule. But God has given us a mate, a shelter in the storm, who knows us better then anyone. When that mate loves us, adores us, and respects us, what it does to our souls is without question one of the most gratifying experiences in all of human existences. It is a powerful, powerful ministry to honor and adore your spouse, to become his or her sanctuary in a world that often seems predisposed to hate, to wound, to hurt, and to tear down........I would face all the demons in hell to defend her (wife). She has been my sanctuary- and I will adore her for all of eternity."
~Gary Thomas
So....this week I am devoting myself to the JOY of being my husband's sanctuary. Do I given him 100% of my attention when he is expressing concern, fear, joy, or love to me? Do I reassure him of my love? of God's love?
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This is so beautiful Jayme! Great word for all of us wives ... I'm really going to focus on being John's sanctuary as well. : ) Thanks for linking up with us today!
ReplyDeleteHow are you guys doing? We miss you! Will you be in Lexington next weekend for graduation? Maybe we'll see you! :)
Those are beautiful words. Thanks for that!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this! I'm going to work on this with my hubs.
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