There is nothing quite as exquisite as the love between a husband and a wife. It is the special bond that people are yearning for. It is the second most intimate relationship in the world (our relationship with God should be more intimate). Our spouses see us at our best, at our worst, and in between, and somehow the love grows.
Yet, marriage is not without its ups and downs. Marriage is the molding of two lives. There are bound to be misunderstandings, quarrels and hurt feelings. He will get upset with her, and she will be annoyed by him. It is just natural.
My husband and I don't quarrel very often, but we don't always see eye to eye either. I am neat, clean and organized. He is...well, not. I am trying to learn just how to put up with his untidy ways, and he is trying to learn how to deal with not being able to find his shoes because they are not in the middle of the living room where he left them (they were in the shoe closet in the entryway, but why would he want to look there!?!).
As a newlywed I am learning that marriage is about picking our battles. Do I get frustrated over his untidy ways? Yes, but instead of blowing it out of proportion, I just do my thing, clean up, and move on. Does he get frustrated over not being able to find his things because I put them where they belong? You bet he does! Yet, in the end he still loves me and still kisses me good-bye. Because it isn't worth arguing over.
God is teaching me patience, He is teaching me to be more flexible. God is teaching me that marriage is not easy, but it is interesting. It is a crazy ride. It really is one of the toughest jobs, but I love it. It is exhausting being the wife and taking care of the household. But, it helps knowing I have a partner in D, and when I am weary, Jesus invites me to come rest in Him.
-JP-
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