1 Peter 3:3-6I've struggled with fear this week as the Iowa Supreme Court hears arguments regarding the legality of gay marriage in Iowa. I recognize that the ongoing effects of this legislation could impact my family and my pastor-husband. If he was sent to jail for some reason, it would be difficult for me to care for myself and five small children. I have been fixing my thoughts on 1 Peter 3:3-6 where women are instructed to "hope in God" and not to "fear anything that is frightening." Unfortunately, my hope is often in my husband and in his ability to care for us (he does an excellent job).
"Do not let your adorning be external—the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear—but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God’s sight is very precious. For this is how the holy women who hoped in God used to adorn themselves, by submitting to their own husbands, as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord. And you are her children, if you do good and do not fear anything that is frightening."
This morning, even with a school two hour delay and excellent Minnesota driving skills : ), our mini van spun on a rural road and went into the ditch. I called Will on my cell phone, but knew that it would take more than a good push to get me out of my situation. God sent along some men with a large truck who offered to pull me out of the ditch for $25. I happily took them up on the offer and was out in no time--even got Kaisa to school on time.
What an excellent reminder from my heavenly Father that, though He has given me a good husband, He doesn't need my husband to take care of me. God takes care of me. I can hope in Him alone.
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