WHAT DO YOU DESIRE?

"A desire births a dream, a dream acted on takes you to a goal and eventually the goal gets you to your destiny" - Grace Achoki


A story is told by our LORD Jesus in the bible about a certain man at the pool of Bethsaida who desired that someone would carry him into the pool for him to recieve his healing. This man was paralyzed from birth and for years he lay there waiting for someone to help him. Everytime the water was stirred he desired to be first on the line but others got there ahead of him. Desire would not let him leave even if it meant that he dies there.

This past week had a bit of turbulence in it. This was caused by a misunderstanding on my (Gracie) side. I kept on fighting and trying to convince myself that Barnie (my hubby) was the one on the wrong in this situation. I felt he was not understanding and wasn't handling me with the tender loving care (TLC) that I felt I deserved. Deep down inside I had a desire to be understood. Communication continued as usual but there was one part of me that was not satisfied. Personally, I Gracie don't like the sun going down with our issues still hanging on the sky, but the nature of this 'dome' was very sensitive. I knew the timing and environment to have a serious conversation was not right. Oh! how I desired for him to talk to me (hey! stop pretending ladies that you don't desire in your heart to have a wonderful conversation without hung ups with your hubby).

We later did pour out our hearts to each other, took responsibility for our actions and came to an understanding. Our relationship was restored to where its supposed to be and what looked like a huge mountain melted down to a mole hill. Praiiiise God the issue was sorted out.

Like the man at the poolside we sometimes feel helpless but yet with a deep desire for things to work out between us in our marriages. The issues we have had for two days, two weeks or even two months seem like thirty eight years. If only we looked up, then we would see Jesus standing besides us and asking us if we are really earnest about getting well and getting along in our marriage. From the story above, Jesus said to the man "Get up! Pick up your bed (sleeping pad) and walk". Likewise, Jesus is waiting for us to acknowledge Him in our situation, listen to Him, get up from that situation and walk or is it talk. Take responsibility for your part in the issue and quit playing the blame game or waiting for someone else to come and sort out your issues.

What situation has put you down this long in your marriage? What do you need to do, what action steps do you need to take in order to begin to walk again in your relationship? What do you desire to see in your marriage? Get up! pick up your bed, that thing that you have been lying on, that thing that you have let fall down, and do something don't just sit there and brood.