Matthew 6.19-21 "Don't store up treasures for yourself on earth, where moth and rust destroy and thieves break in and steal... but store up treasures in heaven."
Today we had a family devotion that focused on the eternal as opposed to the temporary. That lovely ring Russ gave me was regrettably temporary, but the verses he used to invite me on this journey we call marriage are eternal. "Come glorify the Lord with me; let us exalt His name together", he said. I agreed to this proposal, and what a ride it has been so far! While we certainly haven't reached perfection in honoring God, that goal has remained the primary objective of our marriage. We started out focusing on the eternal things (God's Word and the souls of men) rather than the temporal. We decided to expend much time and effort helping others to walk closer to Christ rather than chasing "stuff". We live below our means so we can give more to the church and those who work as full-time ministers. We have chosen people over possessions, knowing the carpet is so much less valuable than the relationships made over spilled coffee. I've given up a career in order to be available for our children, physical and spiritual. And now, Russ is taking steps to do the same.
Now, just so you know, we are blessed!!! The Lord has given us everything we could need and then some! And we've been able to bless others because of His generosity.
For our fifteenth anniversary Russ gave me the gorgeous ring you see in the picture to replace the one I lost. It is a beautiful reminder to focus on what really matters ... the eternal.
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