Accepting wrong

[Wynona]

I could picture it in my head:

The moment hubby said one wrong thing, I'd threaten to cancel his Mom's birthday party, regardless of the consequences. It'd be what he deserved for not helping me with cleaning and decorating.

His sleep schedule still is off and he probably didn't mean anything by sleeping late. But resentment doesn't like excuses.

Then the Holy Spirit reminded me of that pesky Bible verse about accepting wrong rather than cheating others.

I knew then that God would have me accept this more graciously than I imagined. I know the Bible calls us to serve rather than be served and to do all things without grumbling and complaining.

Anger is not a sin but vengeance belongs to the Lord.

In the past, I allowed resentment to build up until I exploded. After all, anger feels good sometimes. Complaining feels good.

Selflessness is the harder road. I guess that's why they call it dying to self.

But I know I can yield to the Lord's guidance on this one. I'm in good hands in trying to please Him.

When hubby wakes up, I will have more to do. But the Holy Spirit is good at His work. The resentment has been squashed.

 

[JohnPaul]

I could picture it in my head:

The moment hubby said one wrong thing, I'd threaten to cancel his Mom's birthday party, regardless of the consequences. It'd be what he deserved for not helping me with cleaning and decorating.

His sleep schedule still is off and he probably didn't mean anything by sleeping late. But resentment doesn't like excuses.

Then the Holy Spirit reminded me of that pesky Bible verse about accepting wrong rather than cheating others.

I knew then that God would have me accept this more graciously than I imagined. I know the Bible calls us to serve rather than be served and to do all things without grumbling and complaining.

Anger is not a sin but vengeance belongs to the Lord.

In the past, I allowed resentment to build up until I exploded. After all, anger feels good sometimes. Complaining feels good.

Selflessness is the harder road. I guess that's why they call it dying to self.

But I know I can yield to the Lord's guidance on this one. I'm in good hands in trying to please Him.

When hubby wakes up, I will have more to do. But the Holy Spirit is good at His work. The resentment has been squashed.

Kudos to you Sister Wynona, one has to own up and accept blame.

I commend you for it!

 

[quietthinker]

I could picture it in my head:

The moment hubby said one wrong thing, I'd threaten to cancel his Mom's birthday party, regardless of the consequences. It'd be what he deserved for not helping me with cleaning and decorating.

His sleep schedule still is off and he probably didn't mean anything by sleeping late. But resentment doesn't like excuses.

Then the Holy Spirit reminded me of that pesky Bible verse about accepting wrong rather than cheating others.

I knew then that God would have me accept this more graciously than I imagined. I know the Bible calls us to serve rather than be served and to do all things without grumbling and complaining.

Anger is not a sin but vengeance belongs to the Lord.

In the past, I allowed resentment to build up until I exploded. After all, anger feels good sometimes. Complaining feels good.

Selflessness is the harder road. I guess that's why they call it dying to self.

But I know I can yield to the Lord's guidance on this one. I'm in good hands in trying to please Him.

When hubby wakes up, I will have more to do. But the Holy Spirit is good at His work. The resentment has been squashed.

I remember why I'm single! :)