A Great Book Indeed

So I'm reading this great book by Leslie Vernick by the title of "How to act right, when your spouse acts wrong" Now don't get me wrong, the title sounds great but the actual content is not what you would think. Especially when you go by the title only. ;-) It has taught me a whole lot of who I am and who my husband is and why we do what we do. I'm not saying that this book is going to change my husband and I wouldn't even say that it will change my marriage for sure but I will tell you this, it is changing me. Now I'm sure you are probably thinking why I'm reading a book that will probably never change my marriage or my mate? I have to tell you that my reason is simply, to become more like Jesus Christ. Crazy? I don't think so. You see, there is only one way, in my opinion, to live my life and that is by faith in Jesus. I believe that if I can remain focused on what is really important in the here and now that everything will just fall into place in its own timing. I believe that as I keep my mind stayed on Him, He will keep me in perfect peace ( Isaiah 26:3) You see, when it all boils down to the nitty gritty, it doesn't matter what happens in my marriage, God will keep me in perfect peace "IF" I keep my mind on Him. I am also reminded of another scripture that says that He will give me peace that surpasses my understanding (Philipians 4:7) Which also means that no matter what, if I keep my mind on God, He will give me a peace in my spirit that even I can't explain. Isn't that an awesome way to live? In 2009, there are so many things that we can be worried and overwhelmed by and God promises to keep me in perfect peace just as long as I stay focused.

So back to this book that I'm reading. It breaks down the real meaning behind marriage. Marriage is not just a way to enjoy "Sin Free Sex" but it is an opportunity to become more Christ like. I mean think about it, Christ loved us in every state of our sinful nature. He loved us even when we were the most unloveable folk and yet, he NEVER gave up on us and NEVER will. God calls us to love like Christ loves us, unconditionally. MAN! THAT'S A BIGGIE! So you ask, what if my husband/wife cheats on me? Now you know you thought about that question before. I mean, there is one reason given in the word for divorce and that is for adultery (Matthew 19:9) but even then God is calling us to be more like Christ and if Christ forgives us for the most nastiest sins ever, we too can forgive. I know that sounds a bit much but it is possible.

I love this book. I love the way it has changed my perspective on marriage. I love the way I am growing more and leaning on God more in order to love my husband the way Christ loves me now, completely and unconditionally. You should take a look at this book, married or not or even engaged and give it a wing. You will be blessed by it.