Six years ago I was convinced my life was perfect. I had a supportive husband, a smart two and a half year old boy and finally our family was complete with a healthy little girl. I didn't like my job, but I had good friends, a nice home and attended church regularly. All was well.
Until three weeks later, that is. Suddenly I found myself having a heated argument with the man I loved. I couldn't believe some of the things that were said. I felt such bitterness and anger inside. I felt so attacked. Not knowing what to do, I turned to God, asking Him why such hurtful words would come out of my husband's mouth.
The answer I got was not expected. "Because they are true." It was then that I realized I had stopped abiding in my Father. I made my kids number one priority in my life, my job second, husband third with God trailing behind. The bitterness and anger came from not having a right relationship with God. My life was completely out of balance, and falling apart.
On that day, I placed God back at the head of my life. It took a lot of effort, and God's help, to restore my husband to second place with my kids slipping into third. That's when I relaized how great life truly could be. I have a loving husband that adores me and our children are growing in the Lord every day. Now I DO love my job, but it has it's place after my family and God. If I happen to miss a morning of reading the Word, I crave it until I open it. My husband prays with me and for me, we study the Bible together and with our kids. And though each day seems perfect in someways, as I abide in my Father, the next day is just as grand. I have put my trust and energy into what matters, and He has blessed me for it.
