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Men of Integrity, January/February 2004
Surprised by Joy
Theme of the Week: Appreciated Asset?
Friday, February 13
Key Bible Verse: "When he discovered a pearl of great value, he sold everything he owned and bought it!" (Matthew 13:45–46). Bonus Reading: Song of Songs 4:9–15
The love affair between Joy Davidman and C. S. Lewis is one of the remarkable romance stories of the last century. The two met when Joy, who was an American, began reading to her sons the books that C. S. Lewis, a scholar at Oxford, had written for children.
Eventually Joy Davidman asked C. S. "Jack" Lewis if he would legally marry her simply to make her eligible for British citizenship. Lewis agreed, and after a civil ceremony the two went their separate ways.
Joy discovered she had cancer, and, in the process, she and Jack also fell in love. They were married in a Christian ceremony in her hospital room. For the remainder of their brief marriage they experienced a depth of love and commitment neither had believed possible.
Lewis grieved her loss for the remainder of his life. He had come so close to missing the pearl of great price God had placed in his life.
God has given you a mate of rare value and beauty. Do you value her for the treasure she is? Have you come to appreciate your wife as the priceless gift of God in your life?
It's still not too late.
—Robert & Cheryl Moeller in Marriage Minutes
My Response: I'll thank God for entrusting to my care a great treasure.
Thought to Apply: Ask the Lord to give you a sentimental, romantic love for your spouse. God's love in us can change the physical quality of our love. —Ed Wheat
Adapted from Marriage Minutes (Moody, 1998) by permission.
Copyright © 2004 by the author or Christianity Today International/Men of Integrity magazine.
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January/February 2004, Vol. 7, No. 1
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Dear Father, because we live together every day, it's become easy to take for granted Your gift to me of a life's partner. Help me to suitably treasure her.
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