11/07/2025
“𝐼 𝐻𝑜𝓅𝑒 𝐼 𝑀𝒶𝓀𝑒 𝒢𝑜𝒹 𝒫𝓇𝑜𝓊𝒹 𝒾𝓃 𝒯𝒽𝒾𝓈 𝑀𝒶𝓇𝓇𝒾𝒶𝑔𝑒…”
I have a close sister-friend who told me that she says to her children when she drops them off,
“Make God proud today.”
And whew… I’ve always loved that, such a gentle, grounding reminder to align our hearts and actions with Jesus daily.
This morning, while reflecting on my marriage with my husband, whom I love deeply, I found myself thinking…
“Lord, I hope I’ve made You proud with how I’ve shown up in this covenant. Especially on the really hard days.”
Now if I’m honest, I’m sure there were a few times (okay, a lot of times) where God was looking at me like:
“Daughter… really?” 👀. Eyebrows raised. Head tilted. Maybe even a holy sigh or two; LOL 🫣🫠🙄
But even in those moments, I believe He never stopped believing in me.
He stayed close. He stayed patient. He stayed faithful, trusting that I’d realign with His way, His wisdom, and His will for my marriage.
See, the deeper truth is Godly marriage isn’t just about love, it’s about formation.
It’s one of the most sacred places where we’re refined into the image and likeness of Christ.
Why? Because real love, covenant love, requires:
❤️Dying to pride
❤️Forgiving quickly
❤️Leading with compassion
❤️Listening with humility
❤️Honoring your partner while sorting through your own stuff
And even if you’re already as awesome as me (Ha 🤭) I promise that marriage stretches your character and strengthens your spirit, if you let it.
It reveals the rough edges that religion can’t polish… and invites you to surrender those places to God, over and over and over again.
So to my married sisters: Yes, we said our vows.
Yes, we meant “for better or worse.”
But when’s the last time you looked up and said:
“Lord, am I making You proud in this marriage?”
Try it. Ask Him.
You might be surprised by what He reveals, what He celebrates, or what He whispers and gently corrects.
And to my single sisters in the waiting season: Please know that I see you. I remember you. I was you for many of my adult years.
And when I share moments from my married life, it’s not to tease you, it’s to prepare you.
I really want you to have a sober view of marriage.
One that’s not filtered through fairytale pictures or fed by comparison.
One that’s rooted in God, anchored in growth, and full of holy realism!
Take it from Big Sis: Love is beautiful, but it’s also a call to become.
So, whether you’re married or waiting, ask yourself:
“What would it look like to make God proud in this season of love, right where I am?”
He’s not grading you.
He’s growing you.
And He’s walking with you, always. ✝️🫶🏾🙏🏾
With So Much Love,
Kimmy McC-Snow
Aka Coach Kim Sharell 🫶🏾💓