…to
be self-controlled and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind, and to be subject
to their husbands, so that no one will malign the word of God” (Titus
2:5).
Lately
I have been thinking about my mother-in-law - Ella Renetta Kehler.
She was a
good woman, faithful to her God and to her husband. She and Dad were married
for over 60 years. She died at age 83.
For
almost 17 years of their marriage, Dad was in a long-term-care hospital. He had
a brain tumor that caused a lot of brain damage before the surgery. After the
surgery, he became like an infant and needed total care.
For
17 years, Mom went to see him six days a week. She only agreed not to go the
seventh day because her children insisted she needed a day of rest. She
wouldn’t ever take a vacation. She loved Dad (not only endured him) and was
faithful to him until she died.
She
was a model and example of faithfulness.
What
are the secrets to “sticking” with your man?
- Keeping your
wedding vows
- God’s power
- Total commitment
I
am in love with my husband and I am in love with God. There have been rough
times during our 58 years of marriage - we are both very strong and
independent. God burned the verse Titus 2:5 in my mind one day
after I had first surrendered the control of my life to Him.
“Be
kind and be subject to their husbands, so that no one will malign the word of
God.”
This
verse has kept me from listening to the Tempter’s whispers and lies. I no
longer entertain thoughts about leaving Marvin. You see, I love and respect God
so much that I don’t want anyone to malign or think less of Him because I
haven’t kept my vows. God has always helped us to be faithful to each other.
My
mother-in-law set an example of “sticking with your man” to all women who knew
her.
Father,
You formed the family. Thank You that You will also give us everything we need
to be faithful to our husbands. You promised that there would never be a
temptation without which there would also be a way of escape. You always keep
Your promises. Thank You! Amen.
Note: I am keenly
aware that because of abuse, there are times a wife needs to leave her husband.
If you find yourself in an abusive relationship, I urge you to seek wise
counsel.
Source: Thoughts-About-God.Com
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