Yeah. Me neither.
How did this nameless woman respond to her husband’s crushing grief? The Bible reports:
Then his wife said to him, “Do you still hold fast your integrity? Curse God and die!”
Job 2:9 (NASB)
Next, I turned to the story of King David. Remember how he danced with all his might for sheer joy when he restored the Ark to his people? His wife, Michal, didn’t approve of such an undignified display:
But when David returned to bless his household, Michal the daughter of Saul came out to meet David and said, “How the king of Israel distinguished himself today! He uncovered himself today in the eyes of his servants’ maids as one of the foolish ones shamelessly uncovers himself!”
2 Sam 6:20 (NASB)
I glorify God when I honor my husband, revere our marriage. As a flawed, broken human, I’ll never get it just right.
But it could be worse.
Then the LORD God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone; o]’>suitable for him.”
Genesis 2:18 (NASB)
I know a bit about those bitter household dramas. Bless you Mrs. Job and Michal for giving me hope when I blow it.
LOVE this, Sheila. So glad you talked back to those lying voices in your head. You ARE a good wife – that is clear from your words and your pictures and I am so glad you and Rich found each other. God bless you both as you continue to prepare for the Big Day coming up. You’re in my prayers.
I understand your frustration and because men are so different emotionally and in their general make up, they do not always respons as “WE” women think they ought. When my husband’s dad died, I tried to comform my hubby, but he shrugged me off, saying, “I hardly knew the man, and I am not sure how I feel about him passing on.” You are seeking guidance from the good book, and days will get sweeter in time. YOU are a good wife and you are loved and appreciated from the heart by Rich.
Sandy,
I’m sure we all do, don’t we?
Diana,
Thank you. This post has led to an interesting talk between Rich and me about the ways we were reared, and how that impacts our personalities now. It was a good thing 🙂
Hazel,
Thanks for stopping by.
I laughed a little, Sheila. I’m a rotten wife, sometimes.
Brandee, I’m glad you laughed.
Let us pledge that we do not qualify as “rotten” unless we literally advise our beloved husbands to curse God and die.
I think this should be entitled the Best Wife for Rich, because that’s what you are :). The wedding is in one week?!! Oh, my goodness, I better commence to praying. These things, joyful as they are, can take their toll.
Love to you, Sheila.
🙂
Laura,
We covet your prayers. It will be a wonderful wedding, I am certain. But a little God juice doesn’t hurt, hmmm? In fact I wouldn’t attempt anything without it.
Love to you too, dear friend.
Brandee,
🙂 🙂 🙂
“…the pendulum that meters our family life…”
I love that line. Oh, I do.
Picked a couple of gems to stack up next to. And I’m chuckling here thinking that when Job lost everything of value, he still had Mrs. Job, and what that says about what a delight she was to have around in the first place.
I imagine you are neither Mrs. Job nor Michal to your Rich. You look to be something quite treasured.
Thank you, Lyla.
Funny, I never thought about Mrs. Job not being taken from Job until I was writing this. 🙂
Ah, but perhaps you are too hard on yourself. Maybe the husband needs to do some self assessment as well? 🙂
You’re just being your own good self, I’m sure.
:::Shrugs::::
It could be worse 🙂