Faithfulness: June to December
With marriage on the horizon, the subject of long-suffering and faithfulness feels topical. I think of Melissa and Jonathan Helser. I love listening to their podcast. Even though I don't agree with all of their theology, I trust the fruit of their lives. It is evident in their humility, it is evident in the gentleness and steadfastness of the community they have built around them. I want my relationship with God and with my future husband to have the sweet savour of faithfulness and steadfastness. It is forged through continual submission. I ask myself "At the end of my days, when my life has been lived, what do I want to be able to look back on? What do I want to be remembered for?" Obedience, faithfulness, thankfulness. Work in me the fruits of obedience, faithfulness, and thankfulness. So what is faithfulness? I think faithfulness is a long-term practice of standing on our foundation no matter what is happening. When I think of faithful...