Ever woke up annoyed with your husband? Well I did today. It really wasn't anything specific but we have been trying to start a small business and I am totally stressed. Well enough of my sob story. I am actually writing to tell you about something that helped me release the annoyance and stress. We sing a song at my church called "I Then Shall Live" by Gloria Gather. The second verse goes like this
I then shall live as one who's learned compassion
I've been so loved that I'll risk loving too
I know how fear builds wall instead of bridges
I'll dare to see another's point of view
And when relationships demand commitment
Then I'll be there to care and follow through
There have been many times in my marriage where this song has helped me gain perspective. I often lack mercy for others when I feel like they don't show me mercy. But that is not what Christ did for me. He showed me mercy and grace, enough of it to die in my place. He doesn't ask me to die for my husband's wrongs, but to show him compassion. None of us is perfect and we would do good to give each other the benefit of the doubt even when they may not deserve it. Commitment is a choice and I'll be there to care and follow through.
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