Today I've asked my friend Jennifer Smith from Unveiled Wife to be our guest. I love the way that Jennifer encourages women in their marriage, and I know you will too!
When my husband proposed to me, he passionately pointed out a special inscription he had placed on the inside of my ring.
"A cord of three strands is not quickly broken." - Ecclesiastes 4:12During the excitement and thrill of the proposal he explained how important it will be for us to keep God at the center of our relationship. The three cords significantly represented the intimate union of my soon-to-be husband, myself and God.
We stood on the promise that the three of us together were stronger than any force trying to tear us down.
I was quite oblivious to the impact of this verse until months into marriage. My husband and I were fighting, struggling and growing weary of marriage. Our expectations were not being met and disappointment was setting in, leaving us vulnerable to the flaming arrows of the enemy.
I twisted my ring around again and again on my finger remembering the Lord's wise words.
In moments of despair, fatigue, and severed intimacy, I clung to this verse. It was a life line for us. We had to remain a cord of three or we were not going to last "til death do us part."
There is power in God's words. They are transforming! Meditating on this verse in Ecclesiastes helped me to refocus my energy and my heart on fighting for my marriage instead of against it!
And we are still going strong!
I hope this gives you hope today. Hang in there friend and abide in God's word for strength!
Blessings,
Jennifer Smith
About Jennifer:
She and her husband currently serve as leaders in the Marriage Ministry at their church in Southern California. Jennifer is devoted to encouraging wives all around the world to develop God-centered marriages. Find Unveilved Wife on facebook.
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Today and every Tuesday, I want to invite bloggers to link-up any blog posts that will encourage women to joyfully live out their roles as wives and keepers of their homes I'm looking for posts on marriage, parenting, housekeeping, recipes, etc.
All you have to do is enter the direct link from your post into the linky tool below!
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Please note that the opinions expressed by the participants are those of each individual blogger and may not necessarily reflect Time-Warp Wife. Wisdom and discretion is advised. Thank you!
Yeah! Thanks for this link party! I'm just starting to link up to parties, and I love this one!
ReplyDeleteAmen and amen! Excellent reminder of who is binding us together in our marriages and the strength that comes from the Lord's intertwining us into one!
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting! It's my first time linking up in quite awhile! :)
ReplyDeleteI saw on Jennifer's site the other day where she does writing to celebrity wives each month. I thought that was a wonderful idea! I will have to join in! Thank you for the link up!
ReplyDeleteLove this post, Jennifer!! My mother in law gave us that verse to cling to and it has been a major blessing for us as well!! :D God bless you!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for hosting :-)
ReplyDeleteI too, love that verse from Ecclesiastes! Thanks for sharing how God has helped you through tough times. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteAnn @ Christ in the Clouds