There's a popular tv show called The Unit... even though it has one of my favorite actors, Dennis Haysbert, I don't watch the show a lot; nevertheless, the concept is powerful. Here's the basics: "THE UNIT is an action drama that follows a covert team of Special Forces operatives as they risk their lives on undercover missions around the globe, while their families maintain the home front, protecting their husbands' secrets." When you think of what the role of a wife is, then you can understand how this show is definitely on to something. These wives handle deep stuff to ensure that their husbands reach their goals.
My husband refers to our union, marriage, relationship and bond ... as a UNIT! At first I used to giggle as I thought it sounded so intense. I'd say in my mind, "the Ordell’s are a UNIT...fear us!!!!" Then crack up laughing inside! Why not just say marriage or relationship? Honestly, I sometimes waved him off many a times as just being Darryl...funny, intense, big personality, unique, etc. But I must say that the man will surprise you when he's bringing the truth. I've learned now not to ignore these types of things and really give it some thought and validity!
Yes, we are a unit and in our mind, The Bonafide Unit! I've often preached, "when a woman that can pray marries a man with a vision, there's no stopping them"! Darryl constantly reminds me that we have to stay focused on our prayer time, our goals and not limiting what we believe God for or ask him to accomplish on our behalf. It strengthens The Unit when we are clear that he put us together. We didn't marry out of desperation, necessity and to settle... God had us on his agenda to be together at this set time and we are glad to say we are loving his flow!
Another major part of this show is that the husband's are operatives for an undercover team of Special Forces. How cool is that! They are the elite - the chosen - the best. So the wives must be clear on how powerful their husband's job is.
Single women: I know you want to get hitched, but what's your motive? Is it so that you won't be lonely anymore? Quite honestly, if your husband is fulfilling his call... it just may require you being alone or lonely sometimes as he studies, works, builds a business, finishes school, takes care of family or travels. Are you really sure you can handle that if you hate being lonely? Maybe you are focusing on marriage so you can have someone to need you... but are you currently qualified to really meet the needs that may arise? I could go on and on with understanding the role, but most importantly you need to know that being part of a Unit and supporting a special forces man means that you have to be equipped to handle some major stuff while keeping your mouth shut to people and open to God.
Married women: Regardless of your husband's occupation, Jehovah is the one that sets that call your husband must fulfill. He is the overseer of the secret operative's team. It doesn't matter what his paycheck states, his job title declares or the educational level reached. If he is God's man, he is called and marked for greatness. Your job is to hold it down on the prayer front. Your job is to work the encouragement as he works the plan. Your job is to support him openly and honestly while keeping his secrets privately. Does your job get hard? Does your job feel like it's getting you nowhere? Do you feel like you didn't "sign up for this"??? Well, let's recall one of the most critical parts of the marriage vow: for better or worse. That covers a wide spectrum of STUFF! Baby girl, that covert team has to do some crazy stuff...and you have to be there to walk him through the darkness, patch him up and then send him back out there to get roughed up again!
It's all about The Unit - tune in daily to find out what's required of you!
More later,
The Mrs. of The Bonafide Unit!
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