In a recent...ahem...disagreement with my husband, in an instance where he had (in my opinion) been insensitive (kind of like a buffalo) I was very angry, and hurt. Obviously I am not anymore or I wouldn't be blogging about it.
I was doing the dishes, and I was praying that God would help me know how to handle this situation. My train of thought was how exactly can I approach (manipulate/control) this situation and get the most emotional bang for my buck (or the most sorrow on my husband's part in wronging me) not in a vengeful way, but I had been wronged and it needed to be made right, and he needed to understand my delicate nature and how he had offended his bride. I waited for an answer and heard nothing.
I thought about the story about the beggar woman finally achieving her goal from the ruler because of her persistance, and how the Bible says if you lack wisdom or understanding just ask. So I put on my best 4 year-old impression and told God that his Word said to ask, so I am asking; and I just started asking, "What should I do?" over and over in my head...thankfully I was alone because I probably looked like a crazy woman.
God in his infinite love and mercy overlooked my self-centered immaturity and whispered to me I Corinthians 13. (Not audibly...but I heard him) This was NOT what I was looking for, so I stopped asking. I would like to say I obeyed immediately...but I don't want to get in trouble for lying...so this morning I read it, this is howthe Message Bible put it.
I Corinthians 13:4-7 (Parentheses mine)
Love never gives up. Love cares more for others than for self. Love doesn't want what it doesn't have. Love doesn't strut, doesn't have a swelled head, doesn't force itself on others, Isn't always "me first," (ouch) doesn't fly off the handle, doesn't keep score of the sins of others, Doesn't revel when others grovel, (Oh me!) takes plesure in the floweing of truth, PUTS UP WITH ANYTHING (Even having my feelings hurt?? How can this be??) trusts God always, always looks for the best, never looks back, but keeps going to the end.
Save me from myself, Lord!!
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good word ... it is hard not to be self centered in such a self world ... and thanks for the laugh ... there are a few people i would like to make RUN ... hee hee ...i have been ask many times when i am out with the kids and say "okay lets hussle" .. people will say are you a coach ... i just giggle ... guess it is in my blood ... have a great day .. i have 3 of the 4 home today cause of the weather ... how about you?
Um, still not getting the glass thing. What are you referencing?
The good post will have to wait for tonight or tomorrow...
consider yourself on my adoption "hitlist" as scott refers to it ... lol ... we are playing outside rt now ... i am watching from window ... don't like the cold at all !!!
HERE IS ANOTHER STAGGERING STATISTIC ... ONLY 20% OF THE CHURCHES IN THE USA HAVE AN ADOPTIVE CHILD IN IT ...BELIEVE ME I AM CONSTANTLY THINKING ABOUT ALL THE LITTLE ONES WHO DON'T GET TUCKED IN AT NIGHT,KISSED AND PRAYED WITH ... DEFINITELY DON'T READ THE BOOK "RED LETTERS" BY TOM DAVIS THEN ...
I CHANGED THE TITLE OF MY ADOPTIVE POST FOR YOU ... GO LOOK ...LOL
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