FACEBOOK FRIEND: Nikki, I love watching your videos, they truly are wonderful in a spiritual way! But I am so frustrated sometimes with how you always have to forgive this husband of yours! I am an advocate for women, and so many times I find myself wanting to scream! It seems like he is always letting you down, hurting your heart, or just not being a good husband. My question is, do you think God wants you to suffer this much hurt?
ME: YUP! God does. Even in the middle of the night, He asked me to suffer for Him. He said that all suffering has meaning in His kingdom and that I must take the cross from Jesus and continue carrying it. I read Pope Francis’ book yesterday and written there was another confirmation that I’m to reflect God’s love to my husband. That’s what marriage is about, combining Divine and human love together. Not easy, but I’m doing it for God and my family.
And God confirmed my belief! In my last post, I wrote:
“Our job is reflecting the GOD IS LOVE CHARACTER wherever we go and in whatever we do.”
Fast forward about two hours later, trying to wrap my head around some messy marriage stuff, this message showed up in my appointment with God:
“Marriage is a precious sign… God is, as it were, mirrored in them; he impresses in them his own features and the indelible CHARACTER OF HIS LOVE.” – Pope Francis
This was no coincident! This was God revealing His Presence, wrapping His arms around me and letting me know He AGREES with me. I actually pulled out four different meditation books and ended up reading THAT one and THAT page. I took it as a BIG HUG FROM GOD. He knows the worst about us but still loves us unconditionally. We’re to do the same for others. Got that?!?
When my husband is weak, I’m to be the strong one for the family and VICE VERSA. Despite mistakes and failures, we’re to forgive and grow and mature together – ’til death do us part, baby!
So, I’m not stupid or crazy, I’m just someone who has dedicated her life to God and who seeks to be obedient to Him in every moment. NOT EASY, but so worth it! My sons just came to join me as I type this and we’re off to continue studying for the ALL A HONOUR ROLL. God Himself rewards me when I’m obedient to Him! His blessings are out of this world! Everything is between Him and me, not between me and anyone else. I will continue to be the glue that holds my family together, ALL FOR GOD’S GLORY. AMEN! Superhero style, baby! Wink! Wink!
KEEP CALM—YOU’RE ROLLING WITH GOD