Jiron

I read this article today and wondered if this is not just talking about marriage, but Christianity in general. When Good Enough Isn't Good Enough Sometimes in marriage we work and work and believe that if we work hard enough our spouse will start treating us better. Often they will tell us that if we just did this or that they would love us more. Once we meet their request they change their request or add to it. It seems like nothing is good enough. Such situations may make you think that you just aren't a good spouse. The reality is that you are doing your best. It is your spouses issue when they cannot be satisfied with what you do. Do your best, but watch out for the never ending expectation hole that some spouses create in relationships. How many of us are working really hard at doing the right thing for God, so He will love us more. Then we go to church to find that once we have done everything we can (stop smoking, stop drinking, stop cursing, stop being angry with peop...

He who is kind to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will reward him for what he has done. Proverbs 19:17 Lending to the Lord is more than just a money exchange. It is a matter of giving to others what they do not have within themselves to return to you. If someone can not forgive and holds grudges, due to their own bankruptcy; forgive them. If someone is rude and degrading, lend them kindness. If someone is cold and distant, lend them love. If someone is mocking and sarcastic, lend them understanding. If someone is unable to see there own mistakes, but constantly points out the faults in others, lend them grace. If someone continually withholds affection, lend them your embrace. If someone never carries their wait, but expects everything done for them; lend them your service. When the bible speaks of loving the unlovable.. it is addressing the bankrupt people around you. Give to them and the Lord will repay you. NOTHING is wasted when given to the Lord. I am fully aware that this is n...