Married life is hard for me. I can honestly say that its already taking its toll on me and we’ve just been married over a year! Its probably the extremest culture shock I’ve ever experienced in my life. I’m actually still waiting for that honeymoon stage most newlyweds gush about. And sometimes, through the difficulties, I often question myself why I got married in the first place. I said I was ready, I said love can conquer all, I said I’m already of age so I said bring it on!
Yabang ba?
In all honesty, I love my husband, dearly, no one can question that. Ask anyone who knows me and they’ll tell you the same thing. I also think motherhood is my true calling. I would gladly exchange my life as a corporate slave to a home-maker. (or am I just saying that again?) I also say that since I know I can still work and earn a little from home but probably not as much as I’m making right now.
After chatting with one of my friends (again). He made me realize that I should be counting my blessings. Not my hardships. Appreciate every improvements, especially the small ones.
So here’s a good prayer for me.
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God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference. Living one day at a time; Enjoying one moment at a time; Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace; Taking, as He did, this sinful world as it is, not as I would have it; Trusting that He will make all things right if I surrender to His Will; That I may be reasonably happy in this life and supremely happy with Him Forever in the next. Amen.
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Trust in the LORD with all your heart Proverbs 3: 5-6 |
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The latter prayer is my Dad’s favorite. He would always end our chats with that phrase.
That’s the problem with us humans, we are all for instant gratification. If things don’t go our way, we’d rather complain than pray. (well sometimes, a little complaining helps too, if it falls on good ears)
So now I say count your blessings. Capitalize on the good things not the bad. Focus on the future but learn from the past. That’s my problem, I always bring up the past and its constricting my personal growth and probably our growth as a couple.
I just hope I always remember to pray.
Special thanks to RC for the enlightenment.
on Sep 11th, 2007 at 6:01 pm
It takes time to love. God will carry you. Guaranteed.
on Sep 12th, 2007 at 1:18 am
prayer is always the best antidote for anything
on Sep 12th, 2007 at 2:24 am
@lady cess: so true.
@dave: its in the simplest, little things that makes married life worthwhile
on Sep 12th, 2007 at 11:24 pm
This is my exact same sentiment. Kala ko ako lang ang ganito. Taka nga ako ba’t parang di ko naranasan ang so-called honeymoon stage.
Anyways, I just wish you all the best. God bless us!