Category: marriage

Reflection of Yesterday

So, teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. (Ps.90:12)

In this Psalm, number of days: This is more than just having mortality; it means valuing the time we do have by using it for eternal purposes. Our life is but a vapor. (James 4:14) “whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away.” The Bible consistently describes life on Earth as temporary, short, and fleeting, comparing it to a passing breath, shadow, or mist to emphasize the need for eternal perspective. (Psalm 39:4-5): “Lord, remind me how brief my time on earth will be. Remind me that my days are numbered-how fleeting, my life is. You have made my life no longer than the width of my hand. My entire lifetime is just a moment to you; at best, each of us is but a breath.” This life here is not our permanent home. We have a temporary assignment here and it would be wise to find out what that is. I have spent half my life living like tomorrow would never come, wasting the days away. When suddenly, I realized how many were gone. I now have more days behind me than in front of me. It makes for an urgency to do what I am here for. I need to use what time I have left wisely, serving God, and focusing on eternity. The little girl is now old and gray. My husband and I were just talking about this very thing today. What we would like for our last years here to look like. What would bring fulfillment to each of us and as a couple. Yes, our focus should be on serving God, witnessing to those who do not know where they are going to spend their eternity, but it also means enjoying life with your family and friends, playing, working and resting. Balance. We don’t neglect our duties or our hearts desires, whatever they may be. Spend some time ruminating on your days. What does that look like to you?

Being Intentional

Brothers I do not consider that I have made it my own but one thing I do forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead. I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upper call of God in Christ Jesus. (Philippines 4:13-14)

January 1, 2026, the Lord placed a word in my heart, “Intentional” my husband was given the word “Revelation”, so we combined the two and began really listening to what the Lord was saying to each of us. There is much to be said about being one flesh in a marriage, God truly had engrafted us together. The revelations that he was receiving and the intentional mindset that I now had allowed us to move to much higher levels than we have ever been before. Our marriage was the beginning of this new heighten. We spoke new vows that day to each other, then began to watch the power of God do what only He can do.

VOW’S: “My New Year’s commitment to you for our marriage is to commit to a healthy marriage-to overcome obstacles, show you more love, grant you more grace & mercy and give you forgiveness & respect. I want you to know that you matter and your opinions are important. I commit to create a space for you to be yourself, and I will not belittle your weaknesses. I commit to be a listening ear and an understanding heart, even when you are upset. When things are down, I commit to work as a team and do the best I can. When things are up, I commit to cherish every moment and not take any of our time for granted. I will celebrate you when you are strong and humbly console you when you are sad. I will pray for you, smile and laugh with you, and hug you tighter. I will be there whenever you need me, and I promise to help make this year one of our best years yet.” This is what INTENTIONAL looks like.