The Rock

I always assumed it was my husband and/or brother in law maybe even my dad that was the rock.  I am coming to a different conclusion now...maybe it is supposed to me...the wife.  You know the saying "behind every good man is an even better woman" what if it is more fact than fiction.  I've heard countless times from the pulpit that women are the ones that helped hold the church together.  Maybe it's true.  Maybe women are the glue - no, let's say beautiful stitching - in the tapestry called marriage and family.  After all aren't we generally the ones that are on our knees most of the time...praying for our children...praying for our husband.

So what does this mean  to me...It means I should be constant.  I should do my best to control my mood and emotions.  Does this mean I can't get be upset or angry?  No it means I can have these emotions but keep them under control.  I don't let them get the best of me.  Two very wise women once told me that while I am the one lifting my husbands hands they are behind me lifting mine.  So I think that a good Godly girlfriend or two is a good idea.  Not five or six but one or two...maybe even a VERY small accountability group.  Women whom you will NOT gossip with but women who you can go to...who will come to you and you can be the one's praying for each other.  Women whom you are HONEST with.  There can be no personality change to every thing's perfect when you're together, these are the women with whom you share your problems, they are the lifter of your hands when you are holding your husbands.

When my husband is weakened I need to come to the conclusion that it isn't my time to crumble it is my time to stand strong.  Even when it hurts.  There comes a moment when it is my turn to fight.  So with the Lord on MY side I will do just that...go boldly into battle because I have already won the war.

Psalm 40:2  NIV
"He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand"

Lord help me to be a rock to all those around me.  My family, children, and my husband.  Fill me with your strength so that I am the constant in a time of turmoil.  Give my YOUR wisdom to help guide those around me.  Thank Lord for being my rock and constant.  In Jesus name, Amen