Wednesday, March 08, 2017
The Marriage Mirror. Imagine no access to a mirror for a day. You probably wouldn't notice much of a difference in yourself. Now, imagine again no access to a mirror for a couple of years. Perhaps you will be surprised at how messy and long your hair have grown, how many extra wrinkles and grey hair that have developed over the years. As I reflect on my marriage, I realize I love my wife more today than yesterday. Why? The more I understand the Gospel, the more I see my imperfections, my flaws, my selfishness and my resistance to change. Through my marriage, I see a reflection of myself. Further, if I look deeper, I see a reflection of God shining back. Not only is my spouse patient with me, believe in me, encourage me and simply love me, she had to constantly deny herself over and over. Who does that? Yes, my spouse has her limits, but God's love is steadfast and there is nothing I do that can make Him love me less and nothing I do that can make Him love me more.
