I’m discovering the MOST wonderful thing. I’m learning more each day that I can trust Jesus with life. His love is reaching into and impacting every corner of my being. Amazing, simply amazing…
It just overwhelms me that Jesus could take me – a broken, hopeless man with panic disorder, anxiety disease, chronic migraines, and lots of other issues – and change that person into a man who learns to trust Him, to learn that Jesus loves/lives to bring peace out of storms, and to cement in my heart the fact that He’ll never leave me nor forsake me. Somehow, by His mighty power, He’s working all things for my good all the time.
From panic to peace…Wow, I know firsthand that it takes an almighty God to perform this kind of miracle.
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Being considerate of each other in our homes is huge. Asking for God’s help to learn how to make the following a reality in our lives is key since it’s impossible to re-program (to renew our minds in any area) behavior His way apart from Him.
I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth (habitually dwelling) in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.
John 15:5
One of the best tools God’s given us in our marriage is to approach problems patiently as a couple instead of giving into the temptation to attack each other over something that’s come up. It’s so easy to blame one partner or the other when mistakes are made, when something was accidentally overlooked, or when other issues arise in our homes and families. Being patient, letting God’s peace reign in our hearts first, helps to make any couple more “one” like God intended (Ephesians 5:31). It’s also a good character trait, example and blessing to pass onto our children for their future marriages (Proverbs 22:6).
Be still, and know that I am God:
Psalm 46:10a
When items come up in our lives, homes and families, resist the first urge to get upset. Instead back off of the issue, take a deep breath and ask God for His peace and perspective of the situation. Let Him still your heart and mind. He’ll be faithful to show you how to approach things while maintaining respect, love and peace in the home.
The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Those who know your name trust in you, for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you.
Psalm 9:9-10
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:10
This type of Godly problem-solving can be applied to any environment in life. It will help tremendously at the office as well.
God wants us to be so blessed in our marriages. Isn’t that wonderful? What a Savior. ☺
Therefore the redeemed of the LORD shall return, and come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy shall be upon their head: they shall obtain gladness and joy; and sorrow and mourning shall flee away.
Isaiah 51:11
God bless,
Mark