Marriage Monday -

 

It is Marriage Monday and e-Mom over at Chrysalis has invited several of us bloggers to hostess this monthly event. This Monday Robyn at Overflowing Grace is our hostess. My turn is February and my topic is going to be fun. The Surprise of Christian Marriage. Can’t wait. Today our topic is. The GRACE of Christian marriage.

The time changed last night. The sky was dusky as my husband shrugged on his sweatshirt. I zipped up my jacket and we stepped out into the cool air.

Finally, fall.

Mmmmmm, my favorite time of year. Leaves tumbled down the street and my little dog pulled against his collar in an attempt to chase one. My husband took my hand and we walked.

Our afternoon dog walks are a peaceful time of togetherness. We often talk about mundane stuff in our marriage. We laugh at our goofy dog that wants to play fetch but looses interest instantly by some offensive but interesting smell in the grass. We spend time together just talking and walking.

Holding his hand I said, “Honey, What is grace?”

He paused, “I am not sure I know.” I waited and watched him process his answer. “I guess it would be forgiveness, understanding, kindness.” He looked at me while the dog ran on ahead.

“Do we have that in our marriage?”

“Yes, I think we do.”

I grasped his hand tighter and felt warm inside. I smiled up at his face, “I think we do too.”

God’s grace, His unmerited favor, is everywhere in our home. I see His grace in the mundane, the spectacular, and the love in my husband’s eyes. We have grace in our unequally yoked marriage, God’s grace.

1 Corinthians 1:3 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Be Blessed, Lynn

Today join all of us at Robyn’s place for some great posts about grace in our marriages.

Comments

[Denise]

Be blessed dear one.

[BP]

That's sweet!

Have a good day and God bless you, friend.

[Melanie]

Oh, Lynn... so beautiful.

Blessings to you and your dear husband today.

[Susan]

Hey Lynn,

This was soooooooooo good. I love the way you loving revealed grace in your marriage.

Actions truly speak louder then words. I think you husband understands more about the Lord then he even realizes!!

Blessings♥

[Miriam Pauline]

Lynn, thanks for the reminder that our spouses see grace in our actions. It is so more than words. Bless you for sharing.

[Laurie Ann]

I loved your husbands answer and am so glad to see grace in your marriage. I love it!

[Andrea]

What a beautiful post! It is wonderful to know that God's grace is visible all over your home! What a great goal for me to strive for! Thank you for sharing your thoughts! May God bless you and your husband!

[Noreen]

Such an awesome reminder-how touching too from your hubby. Yes, there is grace in our marriages and they are santified by our faith and our hubbys are blessed. Mike is so lucky to have you as his helpmate.
Love you girl.
Noreen

[e-Mom]

This was just beautiful, Lynn. Your husband knows SO much. Since he sees grace in your marriage, then maybe some day he'll understand the grace of God too. Love you! :~D

[Gretchen]

I think we have grace in our marriage, too. And, my poor husband couldn't get out the door to China this morning w/o my laying hands on him and praying him safely there. ;)

BTW, no apologies! I lost touch, too. So glad we're baaaaaack. xxxooogretchen

[Connie Hopkins]

God is able to bring glory to Himself through Believers and non-Believers alike. Maybe the conscept of grace is what he needs to begin the quest of moving towards a relationship with Christ. When we realize the full extent and measure of forgiveness it can be an explosive catalyst to launch us into that relationship!
Connie

[Tami Boesiger]

Thanks for the little peak into your life, Lynn. As others have said, your actions are speaking for you. You're apparently doing the 1 Peter 3 thing very well. Congratulations.