Battles and Hot Chocolate
The past few weeks have been a little challenging. There are times when marriages thrive. There are times when you are on the same page with your spouse and you feel like you can conquer the world together. Those times are wonderful and are to be cherished.
And then there are those times when you just don't seem to click. Your sin and their sin collide in a seemingly perfect timed crescendo and all hell breaks loose. The battle for control rages on and both parties end up loosing terribly.
Unfortunately, the past couple of days we have seemed to fall in the latter category. We have failed at loving each other. We are so different in many ways, and we have used those differences as ammunition instead of using them to better each other.
It is pretty clear how badly we need Christ, for both of us individually and for our marriage. It is pretty clear that we need Him to be at the center of every fiber in our relationship. It is also pretty clear how screwed up things get when He is not.
Then, when the days of "battle" have subsided, when the ammunition is put away and the white flag is finally waved, we can both see clearly again. We can see that we have always been wearing the same uniform and have always been on the same side. Forgiveness is asked for and received and it is an amazing thing.
God is faithful always. He is good even when we don't feel it. He always redeems what is broken.
If you are in a battle with your spouse, or any loved one really, you CAN wave the white flag. Not by your own doing. We aren't capable on our own- it has to be with the help of our Lord and Savior. He is our rescuer and our shield. And if you are like me, you need regular rescuing from yourself more than anything.
The original purpose of this entry was to post some pictures of the trip Jonathan and I took to Mt. Spokane today...but I hope my rambling is able to encourage someone. If nothing else, it lets others know that they aren't alone in their crazy.
So yea- today we found snow at Mt Spokane. We made hot chocolate and sat in the back of the Subaru. It was so awesome. And cold. Here are some pictures.
Until next time friends!
