When the  Wife’s expression showed (to nearby wedding observers) her uncertainty at promising to love and OBEY her husband, it led to a rich discussion later. on wedding vows and promises.  

        Obeying a husband should always be governed by a powerful LOVE  in this union. If a husband loves God and his wife as God loves him, he would never ask his wife to make a decision affecting her ‘outside of the Will and Word of God’.

              “let’s pray about it’ was David’s answer when I was fiercely opposed to his desire to buy the property here in Wolvi.   I felt furiously confident it was too remote for the welfare of our children.

             We prayed.    God answered.

              His answer to me was directly contrary to my personal desires.    I dreamt about the possibilities and woke up frightened that someone else had bought it first. ’Buy it’ He said.   ‘ It is My Will. ‘

              41 years later our life here has been fulfilling and blessed of God in many, many

ways.

                           DROP IT1

           Our little terrier is learning about love and obedience also.    I am praising God that this week as she ran ahead protectively guarding my way she obeyed instantly when I screamed from the distance ‘Drop it!’ as she grabbed the tail of a passing reptile and I realized it was a snake.  Its head came up to strike but she obeyed, dropped it and into the bush it slithered.

        I hurried to catch up so she wouldn’t try to track it. 

        We then reassured each other with a cuddle that LOVE is the reason why we guard and care.

         God’s desire in a matrimonial bonding is exactly the same.

        Love and Obey out of Love for our  Saviour and His Divine LOVE will work out His Best for us. 

          Thank You Father God!   A-men.