MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY: Marriage Prayer

Lord, I pray that you would protect my marriage from anything that would harm or destroy it.  Shield it from our own selfishness and neglect, from the evil plans and desires of others, and from unhealthy or dangerous situations.  May there be no thoughts of divorce or infidelity in our hearts, and none in our future.  Set us free from past hurts, memories, and ties from previous relationships and unrealistic expectations of one another.  I pray that there be no jealousy in either of us, or the low self-esteem that precedes that.  Let nothing come into our hearts and habits that would threaten the marriage in any way, especially influences like alcohol, drugs, gambling, pornography, lust, or obsessions. 

Unite us in a bond of friendship, commitment, generosity, and understanding.  Eliminate our immaturity, hostility, or feelings of in adequacy.  Help us to make time for one another, alone, to nurture and renew the marriage and remind ourselves of the reasons we were married in the first place.  I pray that my husband will be so committed to you, Lord, that his commitment to me will not waiver, no mater what storms come.  I pray that our love for each other will grow stronger every day, so that we will never leave a legacy of divorce to our children. 

Wordless Wednesday

HOT TOPIC TUESDAY: Balancing Marriage, Self, & Motherhood

Walking on a running path I noticed that there are more men jogging and pushing their children in strollers, and this made me smile. It also made me wonder are these men dealing with the same confusion, fatigue, pride, and errands that I'm dealing with. How are they balancing everything? How do you balance?

MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY: Footprints



One night I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord.

Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky.

In each scene I noticed footprints in the sand.

Sometimes there were two sets of footprints,

other times there were one set of footprints.

This bothered me because I noticed

that during the low periods of my life,

when I was suffering from

anguish, sorrow or defeat,

I could see only one set of footprints.

So I said to the Lord,

"You promised me Lord,

that if I followed you,

you would walk with me always.

But I have noticed that during

the most trying periods of my life

there have only been one

set of footprints in the sand.

Why, when I needed you most,

you have not been there for me?"

The Lord replied,

"The times when you have

seen only one set of footprints,

is when I carried you."

Wordless Wednesday (Beauty of RWOC)

HOT TOPIC TUESDAY: Do I want to remarry you?

I'm not sure if the U.S. is thinking about doing this, but I thought I would share it with you all anyway.  In its effort to decrease the 50% divorce rate in Mexico they are proposing that after 2 years of marriage you have to renew your vows.  You decide if you want to or not.  Do you think this is going to be affective?  Do you think its ok for someone to try marriage and then opt out?  Does it devalue the sanctity of marriage?

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MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY: Prayer

There is so much going on these days, attacks on marriages, death, financial burdens, sickness, etc.  These things are not only attacking our RWOC Sisters, but there attacking those that we love and care for around us.  At this time I would like to motivate you all to not only pray for RWOC, pray for your loved ones, pray for your enemies, and pray for yourselves for God does not give us more than we can handle.  Look to God for strength...