Two are better than one

Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
“Two are better than one,
because they have a good return for their labor:
If either of them falls down,
one can help the other up.
But pity anyone who falls
and has no one to help them up.
Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm.
But how can one keep warm alone?
Though one may be overpowered,
two can defend themselves.
A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.”

When were asked to sum up our wedding day with one scripture we, of course, came across this one. The words of the verses helped us to envision a teamwork we wanted within our marriage. Now, after 7 months of marriage, it has a whole new meaning for me, maybe even for us.

For the past month Jeff and I have been eating healthy, packing lunches, watching calories, increasing activity and making healthier choices. As a woman I have also been on a diet or trying harder to be a more balanced (fit) person. I have always flown solo, when I gave up or didn’t work as hard no one knew but me. Now, I have a partner in crime, someone to keep me accountable. It is amazing how early you will wakeup to make breakfast for your spouse or make sure they have a packed lunch. I never woke up this early when it was just for my own breakfast or lunch, I would just go without or grab something on the way. In a way he makes me a better person by simply needing me, or appreciating me. Sure he COULD make his own breakfast or lunch but would it be as healthy? would it be as well balanced or thought out? I want to help him achieve his goals and help him be healthy, which in turn makes me healthy as we walk this path together. I guess two are better than one. If either of us begin to fall we do pick each other up.

Now to the rest of the verse…

This week Jeff and I have occupied the bed almost all hours of the day, but separately. 🙁 This week Jeff is on nights and I am on days. It is hard to fall asleep and even harder to stay asleep. How can one keep warm alone?….well figuratively speaking of course as the weather is in the triple digits. It is crazy how quickly we have become one. I am missing my other half.

A cord of three strands is not easily broken. For this I am thankful. Though we might not be able to pray together every night it is good to know that God is imbedded into our lives and our marriage. God has blessed me with a man who pushes me to be a better person but knows how hard to push.