One thing I ask of the Lord…
Psalm 27:4
“Honey, I need a pair of underwear.” It was a basic need from
the lips of a man already packed for his week-long trip. But I spent the prior
day diligent in the laundry room. I put away every washed pair. How could my
day’s work not be enough?
Like a blanket, old feelings welled up within and suffocated me.
You’ll never make him
happy.
You’re a failure as a
wife.
Your best isn’t
enough.
I immediately ratted my husband out to God. He could soooo do
something about this…and I was sure He was on my side.
Lord, make him more
appreciative.
Lord, make him more
supportive.
Lord, change him.
My laundry had followed me away from the dryer. I had a laundry
list of things I wanted God to do in him. He whispered His answer in my ear.
One thing I ask of the Lord.
What if we only asked one thing of God?
One thing for our marriage.
One thing for our children.
One thing...
What would our one thing be?
Laundry really does bring out the worst in us, huh? Or at least it does me. I love the question, what is one thing we'd ask for..I'm going to think about that today. Thank you for making me think. :)
ReplyDeleteI'd love for you to hop over to Moms Together on Facebook and post your answer there! Have a great day!!
DeleteIf I could ask for one thing, it would be that my husband remembers what I tell him. He so often forgets what I have told him that it irritates me. There are 100 more prayers I have, but that one comes to the front of my mind on my prayers.
ReplyDeletegood refelection! Following the FB group now.
Oh my be careful God just might turn your hubby into an elephant. ;) Seriously, having a hubby that remembers would be such a blessing. I'm big on email reminders because somehow that helps mine "remember". :)
DeleteMarriage is a hard road. My husband and I have seen some of the worst of it but accept things we cannot change and grow from our mistakes. It took him nearly 8 years to start showing love and appreciation. It took me that long to stop complaining and learn to talk things through. As we are both still learning from each other, we are so in love. Perhaps more so than we were when we married.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree - it is in working through my problems with my spouse that we fall deeper in love. :)
DeleteGood question - it's hard to say what the one thing would be.
ReplyDeleteI'm going to go over and join Moms Together! :)
-Courtney
optimisticmommy.com
peaceloverecipes.com
Courtney, so excited that we get to hang out there together today! Hooray!!!
DeleteEvery time I come to your blog I get a wake up call. I have been praying lately God turn my husband into a frog (not really but you can imagine what I mean.) We've been going through one of those "oh go back to work already, I need PEACE" times and this is a good reminder.
ReplyDeleteI can so relate! As Billy Graham's wife once said, "Divorce may not be an option, God but how about murder?" ha! Keep praying, girl. God is with you!
DeleteMy husband does his own laundry :) Thank heavens!
ReplyDeleteBe strong and look for the positive. Sometimes a simple Thank you goes a long way.
Leigh @oneandoneequalstwinfun.com
Ha! That's one way to make sure you're appreciated. With twins it's no wonder you guys need to split that duty! Thanks for stopping by today!!!
DeleteVery interesting question. I'm not really sure what my answer would be...I'll have to think on that.
ReplyDeleteLaundry just drives me crazy! And since I have so many children, there's never a shortage of it waiting for me ;)
lol, Christina, I can so relate! I try to equate the amount of laundry with the bounty of my blessings. That helps! :)
DeleteWonderful post. As I looked at half a basket full of white socks yesterday (my least favorite) I said to myself - this is a new chore for my son. He's seven, its about time he learn what a pain in the but it is to match up the socks. ;-) Going to click over to Moms Together Community. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOh girl, the socks. What is up with that. I have a Target bag busting at the seams filled with unmatched socks. Every now and then I go through the bag and match up a dozen or so pairs but I barely make a dent... :)
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