We aren't the type that listen to the radio, just to keep the silence at bay, we like to chat while we travel.We discuss lots of things, some serious and others light. Tonight was a somewhat serious conversation. Talking of the acts of faith we have taken in the last year; some leaps and others hops, but all have brought us here. We pondered a sermon that our Oklahoma pastor shared about marriage.
Using a house as an example, he likened men to the foundation. Strong, solid, meant to bear weight and pressure. He likened women to the walls. Meant to be seen, pretty, they complete the look of the house, they are essential to the structure just as the foundation. One without the other is not complete.
My mind went on....and on with this.
I know the pastor meant this sermon to be an inspiration to the men in our church, to take up their responsibilities and be the foundation of their own families. I don't think our pastor painted a truly complete picture of a house. Walls are not made just for being pretty. Walls are strong, they hold the roof, they bear weight as well. Eventually they settle into the foundation. And, after some adjustments, they are one unit. The house and the foundation will not be moved any more after this, though it may stand for decades it can only truly settle once. The foundation must settle too, but it must be built on solid ground. I think all of these are essential points for a marriage as well.
The order of marriage is God, Husband, and wife...and that is how you have to build your house. Solid ground, Foundation, and Walls. We are not made to stand alone. We are made in an order that demands changes, some quick like adding pictures on a wall and others that take time like the settling of a house. We are meant to be ONE with our spouse, and through the settling of time you will get there. What you put in your house matters too...but we will discuss that later.
Happy building!
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