Blindsided by bickering, one or the other becomes unreasonable and the accusations come as rapidly as bullets from an automatic weapon. They soon feel ashamed and want to learn how to anticipate the triggers, plan peace, and have joy.
There is an answer for the emptiness that cries out for fulfillment.
They live together for the children’s sake. They no longer do the things they had liked to do together. His life is his work. She keys off his moods, which at times are volatile. Anxiety, anger, and humiliating words mark their time together as each focuses on the faults of the other. They grow further apart in despair.
…in the author of life and love.
Job and his wife
Job, esp. Chapters 1, 2, 19, 42
The Scriptures were quoted from the ESV Study Bible.
Wait on Him, be humble, listen. As you read the Bible, note how often God sees it best to bring forth good out of evil rather than to eliminate evil. For this reason, those who trust Him can bear to suffer being misunderstood, belittled, and mocked without being crushed. You are learning that He works together good for those who love Him. You wait, eagerly expecting His good, and all the time you wait, you are telling Him you love Him.
Read through the whole Bible, some in the Old Testament and some in the New Testament, some in Psalms and some in Proverbs, each day so that you can learn, over time, the created order of things. Do this on a revolving basis to continually meditate on the full counsel of God, learning how you were made, how you fell, and how you have been or can be redeemed. Sing Psalms as they can help you express your rich capacity for emotion.
Journal through your feelings, thoughts, and prayers. The ABCs Connection Journal (sample pages below) can be used as a helpful tool to record your thoughts; its flexible structure is designed for you to learn to connect and be sensitive to the needs of those you know.
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