Lessons Learned in 3-D: The Marriage Journey
Five years and eight months ago, I embarked on a new journey as a married woman. Β When Bruce and I met, I was over 40 and had lived alone for close to two decades.
As a married woman, I’ve learned to yield, to slow down, to ask for direction, and to let go of my frantic grip of the steering wheel.
On the highway of life, detours and potholes abound. Β But the road is sweeter when you have someone who calls “shotgun” and wants to take in the sites with you and tag along for the ride.
I don’t regret one minute of this adventure.
This week, I came across some really helpful marital “travel advisories,” and I wanted to share them with you.
Lessons Learned on the Marriage Journey:
- I should be my hubby’s biggest fan. Β (Loved how Dedre explained this concept.)
- Prayer is essential in a marriage. Β Darlene understands this, and she’s created a beautiful space that provides daily inspiration. Β I signed up for her daily marriage prayer e-mails, and now each day, my inbox helps me pray for my husband in a fresh way.
- I shared this beautiful story of a seasoned marriage with my husband. Β Jennifer encouraged me to “find joy in the gritty.”
- Laughter can “take two angry spirits and mend a fence.” Β (Thank you Sara Ann for sharing that sweet tidbit in your Β “7 Habits of a Healthy Marriage.”
- September reminded me that it’s not a wife’s job to “keep him in drive” in her vulnerable post “Your Husband Needs a Wife, Not a Mother.” Β (This one was right on time for me!)
Q4U: Β Do you have wisdom to share with me from your marriage journey?
Great tips, Lyli! I’m bookmarking this for later so I can check out all the links you shared! For me learning and seeking to practice “Biblical Womanhood” (including the truth of how God defines submission in the marriage) has been key. God’s way, really IS the best way! Happy Anniversary!
Thanks, June. I agree. Without following God’s guidelines, you just end up with a 2-headed thrashing monster.
So much goodness here – thanks for sharing these links and part of your story!
So glad you got to stop by to share the love, Kristin! I love it when God does this for me — He puts a theme together as I am visiting other blogs throughout the week.
In 22 years of marriage, I have found that if we place Christ at the center and live to honor Him first, our marriages can only be blessed as a result.
Thanks so much for sharing this encouragement with us today, Lyli. Blessings to you and yours for many more years of happiness in your marriage.
So true, Heather! During our pre-marital course, we learned that if both of us are pursuing Christ as individuals, then we are drawn closer to each other as we draw closer to Christ. He is the pivot point.
I love learning something new about you! I didn’t know that you just got married over 5 years ago. What an exciting adventure for you. Thank you as always for sharing at The Weekend Brew.
What can I say? I am a late bloomer. π