Tag: life

It is common for women to get aggravated when things don’t go as planned, when life gets in the way, and the things we spent all this time planning how now gone up in smoke. But just because we feel aggravated or irritated, does not mean we have to act upon those emotions. The Bible tells us, about these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Colossians 3:14, but what does that really mean? How can you put on a feeling, especially when you are not “feeling it”? In the love versus that we commonly hear at weddings, we hear what love is and is not. Although I hate to admit it, most of the time, I am not measuring up to what love looks like. Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Feeling impatient and frustrated can be a daily occurrence for a wife and mother. This can lead to angry and selfish thoughts. When we start to feel this way, having scripture in our hearts and on our minds will help combat these feelings, Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18. Paul tells us to be thankful for everything. If he only knew what we had to deal with, right? Well, think of everything that he had to deal with. Paul was imprisoned many times for preaching the gospel and when he wrote these words to the people at Thessalonica, he was under harsh persecution from other religious leaders who did not want him there. Despite all the ways Paul was persecuted, beaten, and imprisoned, he still wrote the most beautiful words about love and all of its attributes. Paul also reminds us to show love through kindness. Not being kind in a family can be as contagious as a deadly virus. If your husband is feeling frustrated or angered about something, offer him help, or some way to ease his burden. If there is nothing you can do to help the situation, you can always pray for him and with him. Because Love is Kind!