This devotional in my email caught my attention this morning. Talking about spiritual compatibility.
Yesterday by the time I got over to Micah's after visiting with a friend, he was home. I thought he would be working but that was not the case. Instead I walked in on him cooking breakfast (this was about noon) for himself and his brother Wyatt. After we got passed the small talk and greetings I began to start looking through my things down stairs in the kitchen/dinning room area.
Micah finished up cooking and he and Wyatt sat down and ate. They ate right in front of me as if I wasn't even there. My feelings were a little hurt but I just moved through it. I made the statement that I would return (after only being there a short time) that I was going to go get something to eat and pick up Sara. He didn't say anything and I walked out the door.
It bothered me, I felt he was rude and selfish and insensitive. I would have asked if he wanted some food, even though it wasn't planned, but I would have made it work. I'm not sure what I would have said if he had asked but the idea of him asking would have been nice. My good ness we were "married" for 7 years!!!
The more I'm away from him the more I see the disconnect we had and its confirmation that I do and will keep moving forward.
Sooooo back to the devotional, I'm sure by now you can see where I'm going with about being spiritually compatible. (which soon showed its self about a 1year into the marriage) but anyways....
This statement got my attention: "A spiritually compatible spouse or friend is a gift from God to encourage, exhort, strengthen , and hold each other accountable."
It went on to suggest to access the spiritual compatibility around the following questions.
1. Who does this person serve?
2. What spiritual value do they bring to the relationship? (drawing closer or further from God)
3. Where do they draw their spiritual strength?
4. Why do they want to be in a relationship with you?
5. When do they make time for God in prayer and Bible Study?
How is this relationship developing your spiritual maturity?
Has it been a hinderance to your faith? Well it has been stressful but it has help me grow closer to the Lord. I'm thankful for that, even though I can't understand why I wasn't blessed with spiritual compatibly in this relationship. I will not try to figure it out other than to be thankful for the growth in my relationship with the Lord and the key people that have come along side me to support me in this relationship. I will pray that in the future it will be bring a spiritual companion into this faith journey of mine.
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