The Ring

Lately, I have really been thinking about the significance of wedding rings. The reason being, is because the significance of my ring really hit home for me the other day. It truly had me in tears.

Two days ago, I was sitting in bed angry at my husband simply because of a difference he and I shared. All that consumed my mind were thoughts of frustration towards him. I kept thinking about how annoyingly different we could be at times, I questioned how much he really cares about my feelings, and resorted to the thought of “is this what our life is going to be”! In anger, I climbed in bed attempting to read the Bible but I just couldn’t. I was distracted by my thoughts. Thoughts that at that point, spiraled out of control and were most likely irrational. But then something happened, my distractions turned away from my thoughts and transferred straight to my left hand, ring finger.

My thoughts changed to my wedding ring (might I add, it is beautiful). During my observations, I noticed the clarity, how wonderfully it glistened and stood up right. It wrapped so beautifully around my finger and almost took my breathe away…AGAIN! But, there was more to it than meets the human eye. In that moment, God spoke to me and said; “for better or worse, for richer or poorer, and in sickness and in health”. There, I realized my ring is more than just a piece of jewelry to symbolize “I’m taken”. It represented so much more that money could never buy.

My thoughts immediately changed. It was almost as if I was time traveling. Right there, I revisited the day he proposed. I then began visualizing the fun times we have shared and the tough times he stood by me when others would have easily ran. My thoughts took me on a 7 year journey which is our love…our story.

At this point, I’m sure my husband thought I was crazy. After staring at my ring for what seemed like an eternity, I immediately ran to the bathroom and sobbed. The anger I once had was flushed away as tears continued to roll down my face. I realized, that even though I was angry, with God and my husband we would get through it…we could get through anything. I also realized I have to stop letting my thoughts spiral out of control causing deception (that’s another blog post for another day).

Please be warned,  the devil hates marriage and is willing to do what it takes to break your bond. Don’t let him do it. God has called you both to be one flesh. In those rough times remember that you have something that symbolizes your love for your spouse. While, it’s nice to show off your beautiful ring to family/friends, that isn’t what it’s about. You have something you wear everyday that is YOUR love story. Look back at the funny moments and appreciate the struggles that got you both where you are today. Take a closer look and have a little time traveling experience like I did. Pray for your spouse daily, ask God to give you both grace, and I promise you will get through it.