Test the water...

On a different note,

I can't help but periodically think of the challenges my marriage takes by being out in the public eye. My wife and I are continually being watched, approached, and sometimes disrespected. It is a trial most relationships would have a hard time enduring. But it hit me this wknd, just like our trust, faith and Love for God... it is grown, tested, and refined in battle. We have a solid, trusting marriage because we don't keep it locked up, put away, and in secret. Just like our Love for the Lord!
So many people go through life scared, or with the need to keep things controlled, even keel, and without hiccups. I am here to share, I don't believe that's the way God shows himself to be true in our lives. Anytime I get complacent, He throws something my way... a challenge, a trial, a valley by which to look to Him, lean on Him and move another step up the ladder of Faith. My marriage is similar... We have worked our way into a loving, trusting relationship... through trials, mis-communications, and just getting to learn one another. And by keep each other sacred, cherished, appreciated in our hearts, the trials of this world, although hard at times; pale in comparison to the Unity we have in Faith.
I find it sad that so many believers only congregate with other believers. They stick so close to church, that their beacon of light never seems to shine in the less lighted areas which truly need the help. Our Faith is grown by persevering, conquering, enduring, and relying on God through our darkest times. If all you do is hang with the saved, how You gonna help the lost?
Be willing to step out of the boat and test the water... Jesus said to "keep your eyes on Me"... Ergo, Follow him! He will open doors for you... Opportunity to let HIM shine through you! Look at these times as opportunities to grow Your faith! LIVE You life, You only got one! You want your marriage to grow, shake it up! Communicate, look for opportunities to grow closer, be vulnerable together, and cherish each other... grow that faith in each other! YES, we will fall short some times... but the next time, In Him, we'll persevere!

Good day & God Bless,
Chris