Anniversary Edition
Can you believe it? It feels like yesterday I was leaving for university saying goodbye to this young man, looking for adventure, new sights, new prospects, just everything NEW. I tried to say goodbye to Geron, but he wouldn’t let me go and here we are 7 years later. I am grateful that God has given me this man to love on me for the last 7 years and I am excited for our next season together.
It is said that 7 is the year of completion, and I do believe that this past year is a completion of one season of our lives together and that we are crossing the threshold into another season. Together, we are turning another page in our story, and I can’t like I’m thrilled to do life with him,
This past year has had its trials and it has really put some muscle into our relationship. We’ve had to make hard decisions and tough sacrifices. It’s been a ride! But we have also found peace, and joy and have been able to celebrate great victories. We’ve seen God show up and show out. We’ve seen Him turn things upside down and then right side up. Like I said, it’s been a ride! But now more than ever, I am honoured to be walking into the unknown with my guy, my rock, my hubby!
So without further a due, we thought we’d share with you 7 gems we have learnt in our 7 years of marriage…. And the bonus: You get an exclusive once in a lifetime opportunity to get his perspective!
Keep reading, I hope you enjoy!
Niclair’s Lessons
1. We are on the SAME team! Partners not opponents.
2. To see my husband through God’s eyes. God has opened my heart to see Geron not selfishly as ‘my’ husband, but more as the spouse that HE has divinely created and placed in my life. Geron is God’s choice for me and he has a role to play that God has divinely given him as my husband.
3. I have a choice in our marriage, to either build him up or tear him down. If I’m not doing one, I’m doing the other! I try to choose to build him up, even if, to me, my efforts seem fruitless.
4. To see his weaknesses not as a DIY project but as an invitation to fill in the missing links gracefully and humbly so that we can grow together.
5. Just because we can’t read each other’s mind doesn’t mean that we’re not in sync, it’s more important to know each other’s heart.
6. Yes, I am a phenomenal woman! But I’ve got to give him a chance to do his part and let Him be the Man of Valour God made him to be.
7. Control my tongue! Tell it to Jesus before I spit it at him.
Geron’s Lessons
- Small things matter
- Although we are married, we are still individuals with different personalities and characteristics that do/react to things differently. You must accept, respect, and learn.
- Listen carefully because she will come back to a previous conversation expecting you to remember the previous conversation in great detail.
- Sometimes you have to go out of your comfort zone to either keep peace or create happiness.
- Quality alone time with your spouse is paramount.
- Family time is very important.
- Be intentional about building a relationship with God and fostering the same in our girls.
People, Love is risky business…but MARRIAGE is a risk we chose to take with God leading the way!
We’re holding onto each other, but we’re holding onto Jesus too!
Cheers to 7 years!
Love and Light to you ,
Niclair
Purpose Driven Mama 