Today reminded me of some great things to keep in prayer regarding my marriage. There are so many temptations out there. I’m praying that not only would I never have a desire to be a seductress, but also that my husband would never fall victim to one. I’m praying that my husband and I would always delight in each other. I’m praying for my single ladies too, that you and whoever the Lord has set aside for you would be patient in waiting for the delight you will one day have in each other.
God knows all our ways and all our sin. I was reminded today of how sin can ensnare us. I do not want to die from lack of instruction. The instruction is clear and available and I pray I am always open to receive it. I was reminded verses in James.
“But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed. Then when desire has conceived it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full grown brings forth death.” James 1:14-15
We need to stay focused on God and ask Him to reveal any sin in lives. We need to be aware of our temptations early on, so that they do not cause us to sin. May we all seek the righteousness of Christ!
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I was most struck by the stark reality of how sin in any form, but especially in adultery, presents as an attractive, beautiful opportunity. The woman is described as having "lips of honeycomb" and a mouth "smoother than oil." It is a woman like that I hope my husband never meets. It gives me cause to make sure that I treat him and speak to him with love. But, again, all sin is so tempting because of the fulfillment and the quick fix that it promises. Like Nickole, I pray that my husband and I will always keep pure and precious our vows to each other and that we protect those vows fiercely.
Part of what I find so intriguing about the book of Proverbs is that the Holy words provide warning, but also consistently provide a solution to steering clear of the problem. Instead of falling prey to adultery, "Let them be only thine own, and not strangers’ with thee" and "drink waters out of thine own cistern, and running waters out of thine own well." If I, as a wife, takes care to nuture my husband and our marriage covenant, then I must also trust the Lord to lead us in a righteous path.
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