Greetings Prayer Warriors,
This life is such a blessing. It is but a short journey to something well beyond grand. Something so wonderful, it is unfathomable to us. Thus, each day as we continue our walk, we should always be mindful of our heavenly destination.
However, one does not get through this life without carrying some type of cross or even several crosses. They are difficult, painful, exhausting, and sometimes crushing. Within a marriage, they can be extremely disheartening. But the Lord wants you to find joy in carrying your cross, as he found joy in His. For when it is united to His for the glory of God, joy will be its fruit.
For it is better to suffer for doing good, if that be the will of God, than for doing evil. For Christ also suffered for sins once, the righteous for the sake of the unrighteous, that he might lead you to God. 1 Peter 3:17
So when you struggle, just offer your cross to Jesus as a sacrifice of praise and for the sanctification of the other. In this way, your cross will seem lighter. Remember J.O.Y., Just Offer Your _________ (suffering).
Lord, we so despise suffering! Help us to find joy in the crosses that materialize in our marriage, for in your love, you are only trying to lead us into holiness. Sanctify us, and sanctify our marriages. Teach us to love our crosses, and embrace them with joy as you did. May we never entertain self-pity, but walk with J.O.Y. by offering our (pain, loneliness, betrayal, unhappiness, anger, etc. to you.)
But rejoice to the extent that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that when his glory is revealed you may also rejoice exultantly. 1 Peter 4:13
Pray for joy to abound in marriages!
Peace, Joy, and Love,
Janet
Keep praying and pass it on!
