DAY #6: Love Is Not Irritable
"He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he who rules his spirit, than he who captures a city." Proverbs 16:32
TODAY'S DARE:
Choose today to react to tough circumstances in your marriage in loving ways instead of with irritation. Begin by making a list below of areas where you need to add margin to your schedule. Then list any wrong motivations that you need to release from your life.
MY REFLECTION:
Today, my husband and I were at Lowe's purchasing the items to finish our master shower. Needless to say, we got into a full blown disagreement right there in front of the shower heads... which is a pretty public and inappropriate place to argue. We both caught ourselves and apologized profusely to the employee standing a few feet away, who just a few minutes earlier had been trying to help us and I rudely dismissed. Ugh! Not me at my best, to say the least. We apologized to one another and asked for the others' forgiveness. The disagreement was so unnecessary and we both new that to begin with, but stress led us both, head first, into the argument. There was no margin at that time.
For me, the translation for margin is simply this, grace. What areas in my life have I not extended grace? That is the question, and to be honest, a lot! I like to think that I show an abundance of grace when I don't let my anger loose, in other words, I hold my tongue. But I am still irritable in certain cases. I do believe that there are times that I do exhibit grace, other times, maybe I'm just real good at self-control. I believe that the triggers for my irritability is due to stress, selfishness and pride... some key reasons that are mentioned in today's full reading that you can find at the link listed below. I believe that we all have room for "margin" in our lives, beginning with our spouse, children and with ourselves. We don't need to have unreal expectations on ourselves or we are bound for failure.
Very simple: I need to add margin to my life when it pertains to my relationship with my husband, my kids, homeschooling and work!
"He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he who rules his spirit, than he who captures a city." Proverbs 16:32
TODAY'S DARE:
Choose today to react to tough circumstances in your marriage in loving ways instead of with irritation. Begin by making a list below of areas where you need to add margin to your schedule. Then list any wrong motivations that you need to release from your life.
MY REFLECTION:
Today, my husband and I were at Lowe's purchasing the items to finish our master shower. Needless to say, we got into a full blown disagreement right there in front of the shower heads... which is a pretty public and inappropriate place to argue. We both caught ourselves and apologized profusely to the employee standing a few feet away, who just a few minutes earlier had been trying to help us and I rudely dismissed. Ugh! Not me at my best, to say the least. We apologized to one another and asked for the others' forgiveness. The disagreement was so unnecessary and we both new that to begin with, but stress led us both, head first, into the argument. There was no margin at that time.
For me, the translation for margin is simply this, grace. What areas in my life have I not extended grace? That is the question, and to be honest, a lot! I like to think that I show an abundance of grace when I don't let my anger loose, in other words, I hold my tongue. But I am still irritable in certain cases. I do believe that there are times that I do exhibit grace, other times, maybe I'm just real good at self-control. I believe that the triggers for my irritability is due to stress, selfishness and pride... some key reasons that are mentioned in today's full reading that you can find at the link listed below. I believe that we all have room for "margin" in our lives, beginning with our spouse, children and with ourselves. We don't need to have unreal expectations on ourselves or we are bound for failure.
Very simple: I need to add margin to my life when it pertains to my relationship with my husband, my kids, homeschooling and work!
"The words from the mouth of a wise man are gracious." Ecclesiastes 10:12
To read today's full dare from the book "The Love Dare" by Stephen & Alex Kendrick please copy and paste to your address bar the link posted below.
http://www.klove.com/blog/post/2010/01/11/Love-Dare-Day-6.aspx
To read today's full dare from the book "The Love Dare" by Stephen & Alex Kendrick please copy and paste to your address bar the link posted below.
http://www.klove.com/blog/post/2010/01/11/Love-Dare-Day-6.aspx
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