The Power of a Praying Husband

This week has been tough.

I have so many blessings that are endless and immeasurable but something was distracting my focus from that truth this week. Maybe the fact that Greg has been working so much, our paths barely crossed, the girls petty arguments, constant questioning, one mess after another, and just the wear and tear of the normal day to day tasks.....

My energy was spread thin and even though I have poured my heart out to God I managed to focus on my issues rather than above them.

I could analyze a million different "maybes" for why I was struggling but the fact is, it doesn't matter why. What matters is I need God's strength and not my own.

Today my alarm sounded at 4:40 am.

"y'all go without me. I got in bed late again" I texted my running gals.

I turned back over but couldn't fall back asleep. My mind was unsettled. I couldn't let today drag me down again.

I rolled out of bed and threw my running shoes on.

5:10 am we hit the pavement. The girls talked and I made comments here and there but my mind was still preoccupied by what the day ahead would hold.

Would I hold it together? Would I find joy in the midst of frustration? Would I choose to love others and not think about myself?

I hoped so.....

I ran. I prayed. I pleaded for God to strengthen me....renew my mind.... give me a fresh perspective.

I got home and Greg was putting his uniform on.

I started talking about how I feel. Of course I mentioned all the reasons I feel like a failure.

But in that moment, My big, strong husband wrapped his arms around me. He held me tight and he began to pray over me.

There's something unexplainable and supernaturally amazing when my husband prays over me.

In that quiet moment I felt I could stand and face any giant because my husband loved me and he sees something in me even when I can't see it in myself. He knows to wrap me tightly and go before our Father to seek the One who can heal, strengthen, renew, and allow a new focus to set in.

We've had a lot of ups and downs but I can see now that we are stronger because we have weathered many  storms. I would never want it any other way. I'm so thankful he loves me and he loves our girls with a deep, sincere love.

He is the best father and I can't imagine doing life without him!!

And today? Well, it was a great day!!