Ecclesiastes 9:9a  Enjoy life with your wife, whom you love 

I am the richest man in the world – at least I feel like I am because I have Donna.  When she smiles at me or I hear her laugh I want to thump my chest like Thumper the rabbit thumped the ground in the Bambi movie.  He was in love and that was a prime method of him expressing his joy and excitement.  I know it sounds goofy but what can I say. 

I don’t know how the Lord chose us for each other but I’m so glad He did.  Yesterday I was struggling with some of the adventures we’re going through and she was just a priceless antidote.  Her smile, her joy, her laughter, and the love that she showers on me make it awfully difficult to get sidetracked by “stuff”.  Best of all is her passion for Jesus! 

She responds to situations and opportunities for prayer and praise so naturally.  While she loves me, there is no question that the reason I am so incredibly blessed is that Jesus is the first love of her life.  The more she loves Him – the more she loves me and everyone else.  Her life simply becomes an ever increasing love letter for all to read and experience. 

I enjoy Donna so!  Simply being near her is special.  Better still is that I get to love her – every day of my life.  And I do love her.  Never, in my wildest dreams did I ever think that the love relationship between a husband and wife could be like what we have.  But it doesn’t happen by accident.  As so many things in life it requires effort, obedience to Scripture and commitment.  It also helps to decide that there is no plan “B” and mean it. 

I wish Donna had $10 for every time I’ve had to say “I’m sorry” and ask for forgiveness, or acknowledge that I was wrong and she was right.  But such communications are simply a vital fact of life – like lubricant in an engine – they enable it to run smoothly.  A Godly marriage is worth every ounce of effort! 

It’s difficult to overstate the importance of marriage in God’s scheme of things.  Think of it – Scripture uses marriage to represent the relationship between Christ and the Church, His Bride.  In the perverted view of the world which unfortunately has affected so many Christians, marriage is perceived as something akin to fool’s gold.  It might have some attractiveness but its value is overstated.  It’s not perceived as the pearl of great price, worthy of our best efforts.