Joy in the Disappointment

I was in an argument with Jose last week over lost keys. Ive seen the ugly in me and its so broken! Ive seen what my own insecurities, need for control, and disappointment can breed. I was completely BLIND to my sin, justifying my poorly behaved selfish wrath and fury. As I am preparing to be a wife for Jose, there is PLENTY to grow in. I am writing this so I can look back the next time Jose and I argue (which I know there will be MORE of!). There will be lots of times he lets me down, his character disappoints me, and Ill just want to give up. Well thank God I will Lord willing soon be in a marriage covenant-the one that shows that's Jesus will never leave his wife (the church)... EVER! There is such a sweet hope in Jesus where I can rest with all my burdens. Two applications to follow once feeling disappointed are to 1. Obey James 1. "Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials fof various kinds" AND 2. Obey 1 Thessalonians 5. "Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." When I am feeling on the verge of frustration, anger, bitterness, disappointment, I must obey these two commands immediately or as closely as I can by God's grace. Some consequences if I fail to have joy in Christ overflow to the way I communicate with others. In time, Jose may become bitter at me for nagging, or reminding him a mother type figure. Instead I can speak bible verses to him and pray myself before speaking out of emotion. Ahhh such good helpful stuff from my pastor. Hope it's helpful for y'all too!

How He Proposed

The Proposal :)