“How are you feeling?” “That doesn’t feel right.” “If it feels right do it.”
We are a feeling driven society. Usually though on the other side of a “feel good” is a “feel bad”".”
Paul writes in Ephesians 2:3, “All of us used to live that way, following the passionate desires and inclinations of our sinful nature.” He’s writing to believers.
Salvation is a launching pad into a life of change for any believer.
Life continually needs adjustment after salvation. We need spiritual surgery. While Dean was recently ill, life was restrictive and painful. We tried all sorts of alternatives, refusing surgery. Surgery though once done, meant that he could live life again to the fullest.
What we often do, is hang onto sin or bad habits due to the feel good. The consequence is a crippled heart, incorrect thinking and a less fulfilling life. We justify our poor behavior.
Allowing adjustment though leads to our freedom again.
Paul writes in the above Scripture, “used to.” He lets us know that we can leave our wrong behavior and habits in the past and develop new ways. There is a life of opportunities and change for all beyond salvation.
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Life at times seems overwhelming but my constant is my hubby.
After 27 years of marriage, I’d say this commitment to each other is like a favorite old pair of shoes. We hear this saying often and yet it’s true.
Favorite shoes are worth reheeling or resoling. We put some work and money into them because we want to keep them longer. We polish, care and protect them because they provide comfort.
Sometimes we look at the new trend but in marriage, the temptation to discard the old for the new, only leads to major life upheaval. The blisters from the new pair of shoes are not worth the pain and heartache that accompany the discarding of the old pair of shoes.
Marriage with all its ups and downs is a lifetime of initially breaking in the new pair of shoes, going through pain and discomfort, so you will not have to do this again.
Consistency and comfort and heart connection only grow with time. With a few scuff marks, worn out areas, mud on the soles and the occasional repair, all provide the great feeling of favorite shoes.
Marriage over time has its own scuff marks, repairing moments and muddy soles. Ultimately, it’s worth it because that feeling of comfort and security is unmatchable. Let’s stick with that old pair of shoes. They may not be new and shiny but they’re comfortable, tested and, if we care for them, last for life.
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