"My Perfect Wife"

"Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them." (Colossians 3:19) Not to change the subject, but after hearing the comments of someone yesterday, who I will not name, my heart broke for those that are married to someone who is suffering with a mental disorder. I thought it was very odd that the timing of the news story was right when I was tending to my wife and I was kissing her, telling her what a blessing that she was; almost instantly, here is the man of God, speaking about it being okay to divorce your spouse if they are suffering with a mental disorder, for the sake of companionship. Of all things to put forth as the reason for divorce: companionship! What ever happen to compassion? Let alone love! In the verse above, which is simply put, there is a word which has been translated 'bitter'; for some, this might mean that we should not be angry with our wife, which is what this word means; however, I would prefer to look at the opposite meanings: to rejoice, to rejoice greatly, exult; to make merry, gladden; to make cheerful, cheer; to give courage or be of good courage. All of these emotions are the properties of love; giving love, and being loved; and are to be the foundation of our marriage. Add to that the promise made before man and God, "To have and to hold, till death do us part", and you have the makings of a commitment of love; something which is based upon your ability to love, not the ability to be loved; besides, the school is still out on that, because we do not know what is actually going on inside the human mind, or the heart; but God knows, and when it comes to companionship, His is the one that matters most of all. So, go ahead and divorce your spouse to satisfy your own personal needs; let God be the judge of your actions, whether or not be they grounded in love; but let me warn you about something that is very important: God will not be mocked! You that want His mercy and grace to be freely given by Him with no strings attached, and yet hold out the ability to provide companionship as the reason for divorce; search your heart and see what companionship you have to provide to a Holy God!!!