Love Your Ox
Good Morning Girls! You know sometimes life just gets a little too serious. I understand that we all go thru some pretty heavy and serious stuff; but I do not believe we are to get caught up in the seriousness of it all. I can't remember which Minister said it recently at church (I think it was Mark Hankins) but he said "heaven is in the serious business of joy". I agree.
I believe God has a wonderful sense of humor. I believe He is serious about His plans for us, but wants us to enjoy our journey. This is for those of you who are caught up in the seriousness of it all.........
You know how sometimes your hubby just bugs you? I am not talking about the strain that occurs in marriage during difficult times. I am talking about the days when everything in your life could be great, but still, your hubby just bugs you? Come on....I can't be the only one this happens to........
You know, like suddenly they seem to chew their food a little louder. Or maybe their interest in every single sporting event on tv leaves you irritated. Perhaps that wad of toothpaste in the sink suddenly makes you want to dip their toothbrush in the toilet. And then there are those times when they are sound asleep and snoring like a grizzly bear and you have to pray your heart out that the Lord prevents you from holding a pillow over them just long enough to startle them a little.......
Really? Am I the only one who has these days? Does anyone have a therapist they can recommend to me?
So lets just say that earlier this week I was having a couple of those days. Days where my hubby was being the same hubby he has been for almost 15 years now (or is it 16? I can never remember what year we got married....is that bad?). He wasn't doing anything or behaving any differently than he always has......but for whatever reason, I felt bugged.
And you know, once you get bugged, it seems to accelerate rapidly. I had to purpose to keep my mouth shut (which sometimes meant hanging out in another room for hours at a time). I knew he had not done anything wrong, yet I knew that at any moment I could catapult into a verbal lashing that would leave us broken for awhile. I must be maturing at least a little bit because the old Jen would have gone for the lashing to release those bad vibes.....
But I didn't. I kept my mouth shut. I knew that these feelings would pass and the best thing to do was to steer clear and avoid any serious conversations or sometimes any conversations until I got past that bugged feeling. I will just keep on picking up his socks that just cannot seem to make it INTO the laundry basket and wait for the irritation to pass......
In my Wednesday morning devotional time I was hanging out in Proverbs. I was in the mood for some good Godly wisdom and advice, and Proverbs beats Dr Phil, Dr Oz, and all "The Doctors" combined!
Do you want to know what I learned (well I already knew but this confirmed) that God has a wonderful sense of humor........
Proverbs 14:4 Without oxen a stable stays clean, but you need a strong ox for a large harvest.......
You know......my hubby may not be the cleanest ox in the stable but he is a good, hard working man. A man of integrity. The most loyal man you will ever meet. If you have a secret- tell him. His vault is locked more securely than the Pentagon!
Over the years I have watched him work, press, strive, and humble himself to protect his family. He has done whatever he can (and then some) to ensure his family will reap our harvest when our due season has come (and I declare now that our due season is here.....can I get an "Amen" or a "Word" or whatever you say when you agree with me!!!)
Now when I feel bugged I just imagine Tom with horns. I smile and I think to myself "That's my ox.....don't you just love him!".....
It has occurred to me that there may be times when Tom is bugged by me......but then I just tell the devil to flee and quit lying cuz really........how could anything I do ever bug him.......
Seriously.....therapist recommendations are welcome........
Blessings, grace, love of your ox, and a less serious day to you all-
Jen
I believe God has a wonderful sense of humor. I believe He is serious about His plans for us, but wants us to enjoy our journey. This is for those of you who are caught up in the seriousness of it all.........
You know how sometimes your hubby just bugs you? I am not talking about the strain that occurs in marriage during difficult times. I am talking about the days when everything in your life could be great, but still, your hubby just bugs you? Come on....I can't be the only one this happens to........
You know, like suddenly they seem to chew their food a little louder. Or maybe their interest in every single sporting event on tv leaves you irritated. Perhaps that wad of toothpaste in the sink suddenly makes you want to dip their toothbrush in the toilet. And then there are those times when they are sound asleep and snoring like a grizzly bear and you have to pray your heart out that the Lord prevents you from holding a pillow over them just long enough to startle them a little.......
Really? Am I the only one who has these days? Does anyone have a therapist they can recommend to me?
So lets just say that earlier this week I was having a couple of those days. Days where my hubby was being the same hubby he has been for almost 15 years now (or is it 16? I can never remember what year we got married....is that bad?). He wasn't doing anything or behaving any differently than he always has......but for whatever reason, I felt bugged.
And you know, once you get bugged, it seems to accelerate rapidly. I had to purpose to keep my mouth shut (which sometimes meant hanging out in another room for hours at a time). I knew he had not done anything wrong, yet I knew that at any moment I could catapult into a verbal lashing that would leave us broken for awhile. I must be maturing at least a little bit because the old Jen would have gone for the lashing to release those bad vibes.....
But I didn't. I kept my mouth shut. I knew that these feelings would pass and the best thing to do was to steer clear and avoid any serious conversations or sometimes any conversations until I got past that bugged feeling. I will just keep on picking up his socks that just cannot seem to make it INTO the laundry basket and wait for the irritation to pass......
In my Wednesday morning devotional time I was hanging out in Proverbs. I was in the mood for some good Godly wisdom and advice, and Proverbs beats Dr Phil, Dr Oz, and all "The Doctors" combined!
Do you want to know what I learned (well I already knew but this confirmed) that God has a wonderful sense of humor........
Proverbs 14:4 Without oxen a stable stays clean, but you need a strong ox for a large harvest.......
You know......my hubby may not be the cleanest ox in the stable but he is a good, hard working man. A man of integrity. The most loyal man you will ever meet. If you have a secret- tell him. His vault is locked more securely than the Pentagon!
Over the years I have watched him work, press, strive, and humble himself to protect his family. He has done whatever he can (and then some) to ensure his family will reap our harvest when our due season has come (and I declare now that our due season is here.....can I get an "Amen" or a "Word" or whatever you say when you agree with me!!!)
Now when I feel bugged I just imagine Tom with horns. I smile and I think to myself "That's my ox.....don't you just love him!".....
It has occurred to me that there may be times when Tom is bugged by me......but then I just tell the devil to flee and quit lying cuz really........how could anything I do ever bug him.......
Seriously.....therapist recommendations are welcome........
Blessings, grace, love of your ox, and a less serious day to you all-
Jen
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