A New Life

I don't know how to start this except to say that I believe in miracles. Small miracles, big miracles, all miracles. The Bible tells us to have faith and believe. But sometimes that is easier said than done (even when you believe in miracles). I digress so let me backtrack. When Rob and I first met he pretended to be a devote christian. There were red flags before we got married, but I went through with the wedding. Shortly after we got married I realized that he was not the christian that he had professed to be. So for 18 years I prayed. Not consistently and not with the faith I probably should have. But I prayed. 

Fast forward to mid September. I used to dread going to school events with him only because of his language. But, I was sitting in front of him at E's football game and noticed that he hadn't said a single cuss word during the game (and he had talked a lot). I thought it may have had to do with the man he was talking to. Then, a couple nights later, he told me that he had had a miraculous rebirth earlier in the week as he got in his truck to go to work. He told me how he broke down and just laid everything at the Lord's feet that morning, feeling like a true miracle had happened. What a glorious moment!

My dad often tells his testimony, but it's hard for me to fathom because I've always known him as the spiritual leader of the house. But now I get it. Rob is truly a new man of God. He is constantly holding us accountable, sending us scripture and making God a priority in our family. 

I often wondered how this would affect our marriage and our family IF Rob ever repented and had a real relationship with God. As most know, I can be a control freak and I am used to being the spiritual leader of our family. I didn't know if I could relinquish that "control". But, it has been so easy because I trust Rob 100% to make godly choices after spending time in prayer. It's such a release for me and I have worried less in the past 6 weeks than I have in 18 years. Do we still have bad days? Yes! But, has my perspective changed, knowing I have a godly man I can discuss things with? Absolutely!

Rob is a new man through God's love and mercy. And I am so thankful for this blessing.