"Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things."
What does this have to do with our marriages?
You may remember the heart issues that I was having a week ago (and in 2007, last year, two days ago and probably next month... I have a CHRONIC heart condition... : ) )
Anyhow, most of the issues that I was having had to do with what I was thinking about. I was letting angry thoughts take root in my heart. Instead of thinking lovely and admirable things about Ross, I was focusing on ugly, sinful things.
It was easier to focus on how we was dishonoring me, rather than remembering the hundreds of times that he sacrifices himself for me or is kind to me without asking.
Thinking all those angry thoughts was getting me nowhere. I continued to be angry and hurt. So finally, the day that I wrote that post, I also wrote my dear Ross a note. It was simply a list of ways that he is good to me. It included things like his extreme faithfulness, his gracious heart towards our son, and his tenderness towards me.
Once I got my mind thinking lovely, pure, admirable thoughts, my heart began to feel lovely, pure, admirable emotions. I am now "in love" with my husband again. (I'm sure you know that feeling... of course my love for him never ever left, I just wasn't enjoying him, like I should...)
Now... what are you thinking about? Are you thinking about how good your husband is? About the gift that he is to your life? Or are you thinking about how he hurt you this morning, or the ways is which he was let you down?
Satan rejoices when we let our minds be poisoned with such thoughts.
The LORD rejoices when we focus on beautiful things and place all our cares on Him : )
P.S. Looking for a way to get your heart and mind focused on the ways in which your husband has been a blessing? Join us tomorrow night at I Heart My Husband!
Such beautiful thoughts....and a very good reminder of how changing OUR attitude (and heart) changes our whole outlook and frame of mind! This is something we as wives need to be reminded of over and over....almost daily! Thanks for putting it in writing! GOD is smiling....
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