SATURDAY NOVEMBER 23
“Encourage
and help each other.” 1 Th 5:11 CEV
THE
GRASS ISN'T
Micca Monda Campbell writes: “Have you ever secretly
compared your spouse to another man or woman…or wished they were more
thoughtful…more spiritual…a better dresser? If you have, let me reassure you
the grass isn’t greener on the other side. That man doesn’t clip his toenails
either…and that woman doesn’t rub her husband’s feet while feeding him grapes!
Our spouses are the people we fell in love with, and often they just need a
little encouragement. Instead of comparing and complaining…nurture your mate in
the areas they need it most…I heard about a good-looking millionaire who
married a plain-looking woman. It was the talk of the town. ‘Why did her marry her? She’s not up to his standard. It
won’t last! ‘When they came back from an extended honeymoon it looked like the
millionaire was with another woman…one glowing with confidence and poise. ‘Now
that’s the kind of wife he deserves,’ declared the town loud-mouth. Then he
noticed something interesting: It was the same woman—completely transformed!
Her new husband had taken her away, encouraged her…and built up her
self-confidence until she started to see in herself what he’d always seen. Son
instead of walking around on your neighbor’s grass, fertilize your own by looking
for the good in your spouse. Speak encouraging words…acknowledge their efforts
to improve…become their cheerleader. The Bible says, ‘Love…protects…trusts…hopes…perseveres’
(1 Co 13:4&7 NIV). Instead of making comparisons, ask God to help you see
your mate like you once did.’”
Taken
from the Word for you Today devotional
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