We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.
-Romans 15:1
Today is one of those days that I realized how beautiful marriage truly is. John had an accident today and lacerated two fingers on his dominant hand. After a significant amount of time in the ER, and considerable pain meds and stitches, he is resting well. He was a trooper through several injections, multiple pokings and proddings of the injured fingers, and repeating the same information over and over. While he soldiered through there were still some things that he could not effectively accomplish. He couldn't take his jacket on and off. He couldn't sign his name. He couldn't drive. He needed my help. I had the privilege of being strong in areas that, at least for today, he was not so strong. I had to be his hands in several instances. I didn't complain because he wasn't able to do things. I was happy to assist John in his time of need. I began to think of all the areas that he is strong in that I am not: seeing big picture, problem solving, not worrying, and the list goes on and on. Maybe you are the more organized spouse. Perhaps you are better with money. Maybe you are better with managing the details of the home. Don't belittle your spouse or complain because that is not your spouse's strength. Thank God that it is yours. Then thank Him for the areas that your spouse is strong and you need support. God has united us with mates that complement our strengths and supplement our weaknesses. He says it beautifully in Ecclesiastes 4:9, 10 -- two are better than one; because they have a reward for their labor. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up. Covenant Keepers, you are not alone. You definitely have someone to help you up! Let's spend this week lifting and covering our spouses.
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