Investments-Knowing When Not to Sell

After watching a documentary on Warren Buffett-one of the wealthiest people in the world- I was enthused by how Mr. Buffett avoids taken credit for big accomplishments. One of the men in the documentary (whom became rich because of Warren) thanked Warren for making him wealthy. Warren in turned told him ‘Thank you for not selling”.

I’m by no means and investment expert but I have picked up bits and pieces of how it works by way of conversations and documentaries. And so I learned that the key to any investment is patience.

~OUR DEEPEST DESIRE~

The LORD will guide you continually, giving you water when you are dry and restoring your strength. You will be like a well-watered garden, like an ever-flowing spring. Isaiah 55:11

I came across this particular scripture in my devotion and decided to blog about it. It reminded me of a conversation that my husband and I revisit often. We find it important to talk about how spouses place unrealistic expectations on each other i.e. a husband whose wife assures him that he does not spend enough time with her even though he does.  Or a wife whose husband expresses that she is negligent in giving him the attention that he needs; although in relativity she goes above and beyond to see to it that she is very attentive to her husband. So the question is: What is missing when we find ourselves placing undeserving expectations on our spouse?

The Greater The Value, The Greater The Cost.....

“Whatever is without cost is without value” ~ Author Unknown

Have you ever been passionate about something and just couldn’t wait to get started doing it? Then after the excitement dissolved, nothing was left to the task except hard work and dedication. Well, I confess it’s been over a year since the “Marriage Lounge” was born but there were times when I faced what I call “writer/ministry lethargy. The passion still existed but I was becoming empty of “stick-to-it-ness”. This is usually the result when the pouring of yourself is greater than the refilling of God’s Word and His presence; you are so busy giving that you fail to take the proper and critical time to refill.

Thank God that His strength is made perfect in our weakness. (2Corinthians 12:9)As the gentle Holy Spirit whispered a very calming but alarming “Get back up”, I began to yield to prayer, worship and meditating on God’s Word. Then and only then did the rivers of living water began to fill me. Once again, I was ready for the task.

EMBRACE THE STORM

"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." John 16:33

Whether you and your companion are engaged to be married, newlyweds or been married for years, storms are brewing and they will always come. Sometimes storms come because the enemy of our soul is warring against us; other times storms arrive just in time to grow us up and to show us what we’re made of. But no matter what, God wants us to be of “good cheer” because He always causes us to triumph by providing a way out; it doesn’t mean that we will come out right away or that it will be easy but that we will NOT be overtaken!

S.T.O.P in the Name of Love!

Okay, so I have realized that I’m becoming the “Queen of Acronyms”. The latest that was dropped in my spirit was S.T.O.P

S- Savor every moment with your spouse; it may be your last! Remind them of how much you love and appreciate them.

T- Trust God one day at a time. Tomorrow has enough worries of its own. Whether you are going through a rough time right now or not, continue to trust Him everyday to do above and beyond your wildest dreams concerning your marriage.

O- Overcome each temptation to do (or not do) anything that will hinder growth in your relationship i.e. Lying, cheating, becoming complacent, not meditating on God’s Word, not dating, etc .

P- Pray for one another daily! We must pray without ceasing or we will cease to thrive and live victoriously.

As our weekend begin and every day from this moment on, don’t forget to S.T.O.P. in the midst of everything else that is going on in life and invest into your lifetime commitment with your spouse.

Be Blessed!

Remember….A Better Me, A Better Marriage