Men see better than they think!
When my wife and I were dating, we went to my cousin’s wedding, first at the church building and then to the reception at his house. It was a two story set above a sloping lawn with a deck off the second floor. The back yard was covered with tables that were covered with seafood since my cousin was a commercial fisherman in Alaska. As we stood staring at the food, everyone’s attention was drawn to the deck when one of the bridesmaid came out in an eye popping outfit.
As all the men stood staring, I was the only one to hear the voice of my future wife. The voice spoke: "Enjoying the view?"
I slowly and painfully started to bow my head and close my eyes. Then I started to pray. "Oh, Lord, Please do not let my act of uncontrolled folly and sin drive this compassionate woman away from me."
The Lord does answer pray!
My wife did not know the extent of my brokenness but her words started to bring me back to her and away from what I saw.
God knows the depth of our brokenness and he uses His Word , Jesus, to bring us back to him.
Romans 5:8....God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Matthew 11:28-30 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
As all the men stood staring, I was the only one to hear the voice of my future wife. The voice spoke: "Enjoying the view?"
I slowly and painfully started to bow my head and close my eyes. Then I started to pray. "Oh, Lord, Please do not let my act of uncontrolled folly and sin drive this compassionate woman away from me."
The Lord does answer pray!
My wife did not know the extent of my brokenness but her words started to bring me back to her and away from what I saw.
God knows the depth of our brokenness and he uses His Word , Jesus, to bring us back to him.
Romans 5:8....God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Matthew 11:28-30 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
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