I Read You Like a Book

One of the blessings of marriage is the privilege to know a person extremely well. Apart from God, the person who knows us best is our spouse.

So very often, I hear Monte says: “I read you like a book”. I need not utter a word and he knows what is on my mind or when something is bothering me. This is one of the greatest blessings in marriage. We encourage and uphold each other. We are together on mountaintops and deep valleys. The beautiful thing is these shared experiences bring us closer to the Lord and each other.

Another blessing that I like to highlight is transparency. The Lord models openness to us when He showed us His emotions. There were times when He was in great jubilation. There were hearwrenching moments. He showed His anger. He was filled with compassion. He went through pain and anguish. As the Lord as our model, we learn to relate with openness with each other. We are comfortable to share with our spouse with no fear of judgement. Love conquers all.

Openness is key to a healthy and vibrant marriage. This openness surpassed that which we share with our closest friends. This is the reason why our spouse is our confidante. God has blessed us beyond our wildest imagination.