I went to the "Wives Fellowship" at our school for the first time as a married lady. It was interesting to realize that this now aptly descripes who I am.
During it, they asked us to share with one another what first attracted us to our husbands. I paused and thought - I knew I was going to marry Magnus before I was attracted to him, so it was a good reminder for me of what actually drew me to him.
What drew me to him was his faith. I remember sitting and listening to him talk about his struggle about whether or not to continue pursuing ordination in a certain denomination and feeling that, as he didn't agree with it, he shouldn't be pursuing it anymore. My heart jumped as he was talking like that, and I realized I could follow a man like that.
While dating I also saw him struggle through giving up an MDiv and dropping to pursuing a MA as he felt God leading. I absolutely admire this about Magnus.
This past month we have been wrestling through another faith/obedience decision, and yesterday Magnus took a step and gave up an aspect of security that was very challenging for him. In the past month I realized how hard it is for him to struggle through these decisions, but I love and admire him for making the decision, choosing to walk forward, and learning to trust God all the more to provide for our needs.
My hope and prayer is that together we will continue to learn to live lives of faith and obedience, and that I would continue to learn to be a true blessing and encouragement to Magnus as we seek to honor and serve God together.
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