I’m loving being married, but that doesn’t mean I’m finding marriage one “happy ever after.” Early in the game, I’m experiencing marriage to be God’s training school, and He seems to have me enrolled in three classes in particular.
Patience 101
Adolfo and I were supposed to have moved in to some rooms next to Adolfo’s new Pizza place. These rooms need some remodeling before we are able to move in, so we are living at my in-law’s house in the meantime. The Guzmán family lost four employees all in one week, so things are a little busy and stressful around here. With so much going on, it’s not likely our place will be ready any time soon. I am finding it hard not being able to settle in to my own place. I long to unpack all my stuff and start using my wedding gifts! I also find it hard not having much to keep me busy. As I don’t know how things are done at either my mother-in-law’s hotel or the pizza place, I’m not too much help, so I end up sitting on the sidelines. I think God may be wanting to teach me some patience through this experience!
Flexibility 101
I’ve never been a very flexible person--just ask my family! And I’m not talking about my gymnast sister’s kind of flexibility. When I have my mind set on something, I’m capable of throwing a fit when things are changed on me. Being single one has a lot more control over personal plans. Being married involves teamwork and yielding to someone else. It requires a lot of flexibility, which I happen to have very little of. Just the other day I had my day all figured, and I had decided that I would spend the evening at the hotel with Adolfo where I could take advantage of the computers and skype my family. On the way to the hotel, we had to stop at the pizza place. Adolfo told me to stay and see if I could help out there. I had a major temper tantrum on the inside! I was furious at him for changing my plans! When Adolfo realized I really wanted to go to the hotel, he yielded and let me go with him, but I was so ashamed at my immature response to the situation. I pray God gives me extra grace to be able to pass this course!
Humility 101
Being human involves making mistakes, but I can’t seem to accept my humanity. I hate making mistakes! And I hate having my mistakes pointed out to me--a sure sign of pride! Living in a new place with a new family involves learning new ways of doing things and making mistakes in the process. I’m going to need a lot of humility in order to have a teachable spirit and accept correction along the way.
If you think of me, I would appreciate prayer that God would help me grow in these three areas!!!
I love your humility in being honest about the new adventure God is taking you on. Such vulnerability. Love you and will be praying for you as you walk this journey together with Adolfo. xoxo
ReplyDeleteDear Celina,
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing from your heart. I'll be praying for you, my friend. Humility was(an still is at times)a big struggle for me as well. Many times we don't want to admit taht we need help...we want to do it ourself. :( But remember the Lord loves to extend His love and grace to us. There is nothing more that brings Him greater pleasure than to lavish His love on us. ...Remember the verse which talks about a father knowing how to give good gifts to his children? That's how God is. I pray you will be as Mary sitting at Jesus' feet yearning to learn of His sweet ways as you walk through each lesson of your day. May you bask in His presence and linger in His fellowship. Love you and keeping you in my prayers.
Learning to Love Loved · Max Lucado
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God’s love does not hinge on yours. The abundance of your love does not increase his. The lack of your love does not diminish his. Your goodness does not enhance his love, nor does your weakness dilute it. What Moses said to Israel is what God says to us: “The LORD did not choose you and lavish his