Joy of Love: Day 11 "Their Dreams"

Every married couple knows what it means to have a pet peave. No matter how much you love your spouse, there is undoubtedly things about them that drive you insane. My marriage is no different. Mike cannot walk into the room without commenting on my choice to watch Food Network for the fourth night in a row or the fact that I have washed every bit of laundry, and here it sits with me on the couch begging to be put away. I cannot stand the fact that as soon as he walks through the door, he ditches his dirty boots right in the middle of the doorway. And don't even get me started on the status of my bathroom sink after he shaves!
But truely, for me the pet peaves are bittersweet. As much as I complain as I wipe up a pile of beard hairs, I know that these things symbolize the fact that Daddy is home. And I love them for that. I can even go so far as to say I miss them when he's gone.
When I asked him today what his dreams in life were, his answer was so unexpectedly simple. I was thinking of places I'd like to go, and people I'd like to see. Maybe there is a lottery win in our future! He, without so much as a moments thought, said "I dream of a job that will keep me home". Sometimes I get so caught up in how hard my life is without him here to help me, I forget how hard it is for him to be out there on the road without us. I couldn't dream a better dream. To know that every night when I roll over, I will find more than an empty pillow. So right now I want to pray for my husband and his future. And I would appreciate if you joined me.
Father God I pray for my husband's dreams. He is an amazing man and an amazing father. He works so hard to give us the best life he can provide at this time. We thank you so much that he has the ability to work, and for the steady job that you have provided him. Lord he wants to be at home with his family, and we want him here. I pray that you would open up a road that would bring him closer and closer to that dream. I believe that your will is for him to be able to be here for his children as they grow older, and not to miss out on their childhood. Lord your will is our guide, and where you lead us, we will go. Above all we want to be in your plan for our future. Amen.