One Step at a Time

In the last week, I have had the joy and blessing of watching my husband begin to really fight for his life and our marriage- to snatch them back from the hands of the enemy. It has been a wonderful encouragement to watch and also a spiritual battlefield in our lives.

As he closed his personal facebook account, I stood in amazement at God working in such a little thing. He gave me the phone bill and asked me to call the company and have his text messaging, internet, and facebook turned off on his phone. I did so and he seemed relieved. We talked about having a program like SafeEyes in the future on our computer as a preventative measure, a good wall between him and temptation. I have watched him begin reading the word and praying again. He met with a friend and mentor and that was another positive step. We have started reading a book about marriage together, and praying together. All these things initiated by him. What a blessing!

The other day he said that he wanted to renew our vows- after he completes the freedom ministry. I think this is a wonderful idea! He has no idea how that has spoken to my womanly heart. How much hope that births in my spirit. He said he would call our pastor today and talk to him about it and find out if there were any steps we needed to complete before doing this. I stand in amazement at how when we step back and get out of God's way, He takes over and works a miracle where we have failed.

Communication has been better between us for the most part. Yesterday we took a spin on the crazy cycle but we both recognized it and later that night we were able to talk about it and reflect on how we might have done things differently. We both apologized and had the opportunity to ask for forgiveness for our lack of respect and lack of love toward each other. Another coin deposited into the love bank :) Another step in the right direction.

We have a long road ahead of us but I am convinced that we will get through this. I am convinced that we are stronger because of this and that God will use this. I sit here, so very thankful for the man God gave me to love and cherish in this life and so thankful for the restoration and redemption that is working itself out in our lives.