I kept it light throughout the day, but I was praying every moment I got. I searched myself, finding comfort only in Christ.
When hubby got to work he Skype’d me for our morning check in, and he was quite pleasant. I kept it light and never made mention of how hurt I was by everything that was said last night.
During the day, I did a lot of small things I wanted to get done with work and it was satisfying. Praising for everything I accomplished. I felt God so close to me during the day, in everything I did. My co-worker asked a few times if I was ok, she said I was very quiet. (Be still – thanks Sean) and I was, and I found comfort in Christ.
In the evening I was busy with everyday things that needed to be done. Cooking, washing etc. the entire day I was praying about how I could show my husband that I cherished him. God was silent in this regard. Hubby was late again, but I didn’t phone him, thought I’d give him space, and hoping it was my way of showing him I cherish him. But no, that was not it.
When he did come home, he was loving and kind. Hugging me tightly, sneaking a kiss just about every chance he got. It was a total 180 for the night before. I embraced it. After our prayer and devotion time, we got snuggled up to each other, trying to warm up a bit, then our Son started crying. I was about to get up when hubby told me he’d attend to him, so I can sleep, because I let him sleep in every morning. As he went out to see to our son, God gave me my answer to the Dare. I moved over to my husband’s side of the bed, and laid there, to keep his side of the bed warm for when he returns. He was gone quite a long time, and I had fallen asleep, but when he returned, I moved over to the colder side of the bed, letting him get into the warm cosy side. I myself was boiling (as I always am at night), so he snuggled up and thanked me for keeping his place so nice and warm. That was it, my way to show my spouse I cherish him.
He pulled me in close to him to get more of my heat, and he hugged and kissed me. It made me feel really good. Then everything of last night was a distant (bad) memory, because in that moment he wanted me just as much as I wanted him.
Thank you God, for giving me peace, comfort and everything else!
My scripture:
1 Then the Spirit led Jesus into the desert to be tempted by the Devil.2 After spending forty days and nights without food, Jesus was hungry.3 Then the Devil came to him and said, If you are God's Son, order these stones to turn into bread.
4 But Jesus answered, The scripture says, Human beings cannot live on bread alone, but need every word that God speaks.
5 Then the Devil took Jesus to Jerusalem, the Holy City, set him on the highest point of the Temple,6and said to him, If you are God's Son, throw yourself down, for the scripture says, God will give orders to his angels about you; they will hold you up with their hands, so that not even your feet will be hurt on the stones.
7 Jesus answered, But the scripture also says, Do not put the Lord your God to the test.
8 Then the Devil took Jesus to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world in all their greatness.9 All this I will give you, the Devil said, if you kneel down and worship me.
10 Then Jesus answered, Go away, Satan! The scripture says, Worship the Lord your God and serve only him!
11 Then the Devil left Jesus; and angels came and helped him.
This passage made me realise it is not just me who is tempted and taunted by satan. Christ himself had to endure the evil one! I praise and thank God, for always being there and I know I can withstand all the temptations if I keep my focus on Christ and seek my comfort in Him. Only He can fill my voids and keep me strong. I will lead my heart to Him, always.
Seek out His wisdom every moment. His plan is perfect and if we desire His will in our lives He ensures grace upon us.
PRAISE GOD!!!!!!! He blessed you with a beautiful day! All things are possible with GOD!