Ecclesiastes 3:1 To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.
Seasons: We all faced them in life. Some we can recall to be very great and some are the hardest we have ever faced. But I want to zero in on specifically seasons in our marriages. I don’t know about you but there are times I feel like marriage is like winter, cold and everything looks dead that once was blooming, but then I allow the Son, The Holy Spirit, to breathe and shine upon difficult situations and there, just like the first day of spring, the warmth of love and care that I once felt begins to spring forth into life! This year my husband I entered the most difficult season that have ever faced as a married couple. Our baby boy was born April 13th, 2018 at 4:05pm and 6-12 hours after birth, he had a brain hemorrhage and stopped breathing; the next 30 hours after his birth were crazy. There were issues they couldn’t resolve at the hospital that in the end landed us in Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta where we spent 103 days watching every doctor, specialist, and nurse care for our baby. It was during this time that I felt that the season we were in, not facing, because it came out of nowhere would absolutely overtake myself or possibly both of us. The enemy attacked us from every direction he could and is still fighting. I had to end up quitting my career so that I could stay home and be the full-time caretaker for my son. This meant we lost our housing as it was tied to my job. It also meant losing a significant amount of income. This season I have come to realize isn’t permanent, nor is it the end of our story. Although this season has been difficult, my marriage to my best friend is the one thing other than God that has remained consistent. It’s had its moments where the enemy has tried to sneak in and destroy and there have been several tears shed by us both but I just keep reminding myself that weeping in this season may endure for a night, But joy will come in the morning. If you find yourself in a difficult season in your marriage today, I want to challenge you to not leave your partner out. They are there for you to weather the storm if you will lean on them. Remember to always keep them on your boat as you sail through life TOGETHER!
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AuthorMy Name is Laura Perdue. I am 44 years old and married to my best friend, Brian Perdue and mommy to Carston Perdue. Brian and I reside in Woodstock Ga and serve on the action team of Fivestones Church in Holly Springs. Archives
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