A Big lesson in the first year of marriage

I think out of everything I have learned in this first year of marriage, I have appreciated practical grace the most! I have seen that Grace exposes sin more efficiently then condemnation. (at least this is true for me)

My husband is the most gracious man I know or most likely will ever know. He is very patient, a trait that I aspire to have. He knows that I am crazy, spastic, and impatient but he lives with me in love. He never gets angry at me or shows annoyance with my constantly changing thought process (which can be really annoying). He does not get upset when I just have to talk to him after he has fallen asleep or when I use his sink when I pluck my eyebrows (heehee). He has been gracious with my pregnancy hormones even when I am REALLY moody! He is never ever condemning. 

 Now the remarkable part is, I see my sin way more with my husband, (who is gentle, kind, loving, and gracious to me when I fail) then with people who try to "help me" by pointing our my flaws. This does not mean I have to be ungracious to those who feel compelled to point out my shortcoming but it has been life changing for me. I can see my Savior in my husband! I can see the kindness of my Savior which compels me to humility. It amazes me that my Saviors love for me is countless times stronger than my husbands! My Savior forgives me in love and grace as does my adorable husband. This makes me want to be more Holy, gracious, and forgiving to others in my life! (like a domino effect)

I know it is important when we have children to train, to teach, to correct. All of these are important and vital to the growth of your child. However I think once children hit an adult age there needs to be a switch to Grace. This is not easy to do if you are in the habit of correcting children and training children all day. I am not saying there is never a need to confront someone about sin in their life. But what I am saying is when someone responds in an unkind way to us, what is our response. Is it full of Grace!? 

I really want to mirror the Grace of my Lord when people are unkind, rude, impatient, or even just misunderstand me! I am immensely grateful that I have a husband who models this for me daily! I have loved being married! It is far better than I could have imagined. And I am continually blessed by my amazing husband!!!