Greetings Prayer Warriors,
When you enter marriage, you have a trunk filled with hope, boxes of dreams, a heart full of love, and lots and lots of baggage. The honeymoon is great, but when you get to your home and settle in, you start to unpack the baggage. Much more baggage than you thought possible. There’s a large one marked “emotional”, another marked “physical”, there’s a case for “mental", and a round one for spiritual. You had no idea you owned this much baggage until it all started showing up! As if that wasn’t overwhelming enough, you then discover that your spouse has baggage arriving too!
As much as you try to keep it locked up and put away, sometimes it just pops open and the contents spill, or perhaps even explode out. Sometimes, tremors or even quakes result in the relationship, followed by aftershocks. Not to worry or panic, as it is a time for trust. Trust in the Lord. When your heart feels depleted, He will stand in the gap, love you through any challenge, and fill you with His love.
Though the mountains fall away and the hills be shaken, My love shall never fall away from you nor my covenant of peace be shaken, says the LORD, who has mercy on you. Isaiah 54:10
With a heart replenished, he will help you locate that trunk of hope and the box of dreams and set you on a new journey. All it takes is surrender and trust in His Divine Love and Mercy.
They that hope in the LORD will renew their strength, they will soar on eagles’ wings; They will run and not grow weary, walk and not grow faint. Isaiah 40:31
Lord, we ask your intercession for marriages. When we are burdened by the excessive weight of our baggage, help us to trust, loosen our grip, and allow you to carry it away for us. Grant our spouses patience, kindness, and understanding, and the ability to assess their own baggage first. Jesus, we trust in You!
Peace, Joy, and Love,
Janet
Let the Lord be your porter! It makes for a better journey! Pass it on!
