"You cannot say too often that marriage is a model of Christ and the church ... this makes clear that marriage is based on grace. Christ pursues his bride by grace, obtains her for his own by grace, sustains her by grace, and will perfect her for himself by grace. We deserve none of this. We deserve judgment. It is all by grace." This Momentary Marriage by John Piper
This has so many implications in my own life and marriage. Even though I KNOW that marriage is a model of Christ and his church, I don't think about the truth of that often enough. I do not deserve the grace that God has given me. I am thankful for it but I often take if for granted. (I guess one could argue about the depth of that thankfulness if I do take it for granted - but that's probably another post). I usually find myself being slow to offer grace to my husband - and why - after all Christ has done for me? Well, because I don't usually choose to live in that same grace that has been extended to me. I pray that I continue to learn how to model God's grace in how I love and forgive others, especially my husband.
3 comments:
Thank you for sharing this, friend. This is so true and I need to think about it more often as well.
oooo...a new book to put on my list:) Also, leg cramps...had them horribly in all pregnancies. Have you heard this- immediately when you feel one start, point your toes towards your knee, heel down. Worked for me every time once someone told me that.
Hugs,
Lydia
Thanks for sharing this! I found your blog through my dearest friend Lydia and am thrilled!
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