*whew*

I love how personal the Word of God is.
In my past weeks study we were reading about God calling himself the "Sovereign God" and the "gentle Shepherd". I spent some time reflecting on the two contrasts and similarities between these two titles.
Sovereign- reigning over all, in all, through all. A bigger-than-life concept that is a bit hard to grasp.
Shepherd- ranging from a fierce protector to a tender guide.

So how do I see these titles living out in my own relationship with God?
And then it struck me.
I don't.
Not because God isn't these things to me- but because I tend to look for them elsewhere- namely my husband.

As a woman, I LONG to be treated tenderly. I want to be taken care of, provided for, sheltered. Perhaps that is not true of every woman but it certainly is true with me.
Then oh so gently I heard God say- it's me! I can fill these desires that I've given you!
I'm asking my dear husband to treat me the way God longs to and already does!
I am looking for this perfect, tender protection that Brad simply cannot give simply because he is human! He certainly DOES treat me oh so very well- please hear that! I am so blessed by my humble, and gentle husband. But I cannot and should not expect him to fill that need that can only be completely satisfied by Christ.


Maybe I'm just a bit slow on the growing up part of things but I'm thankful I have a patient teacher.
Wait- oh just wait...I can hear Brad sighing with relief. ;-)
*whew*