Remember the former things of old, for I am God, and there is none like Me, declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times things that are not yet done, saying, "My counsel shall stand, and I will do all My pleasure".
-Isaiah 46:9
Happy Memorial Day! Today is the day that we honor the sacrifice of those who died in the line of duty. We celebrate those who believed in their cause enough to lay down their lives to defend it. Today we remember.
We hear so many messages this day and time on moving on and letting go that we forget the power of remembering. Yet, there are many times in the bible that God told His people to remember. In Deuteronomy 8, He commands the children of Israel to remember that it was God who delivered them from Egypt and into the Canaan. In Exodus 20, we are commanded to remember the Sabbath day and to keep it holy. In 1 Corinthians 11, we are told that as often as we partake in communion we are remember Jesus and His sacrifice.
Remember, according to dictionary.com, means "to recall to the mind by an act or effort of memory; to think of again". It may take effort to remember some things, but it is well worth it. What does any of this have to do with marriage? I am glad that you asked. Today, can you recall to your mind the sacrifices that your spouse made for you and your marriage. While you are celebrating those who sacrificed their very lives, today celebrate the one God gave you that is still here. Have they sacrificed their time for you? Have they sacrificed their own preferences and desires for your marriage? Have they sacrificed themselves in some way for you? If so, celebrate them. Intentionally bring those things to your mind. It is easy to think of times when they didn't but don't make that your focus this week. Focus on the things they have done to be the spouse that God called them to be.
Personally, I can reflect on how John sacrificed so that I could go back to school and get my master's degree. Many times he had to be both mother and father. There were times when he could have gone home and relaxed after catering events that he chose to come support me with Believing Wives. He has done so many things even though he didn't necessarily want to in order to push me into being who God called me to be.
As you think of the sacrifice of the fallen, and the ultimate sacrifice of our Lord and Savior, think of the many times that your spouse has laid down their time, energy, and desires for you. Celebrate them today!
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