Simple things

It was brought to my attention yesterday that I don't stop what I'm doing and greet Mark when he comes home from work. I didn't even realize I wasn't doing this. What a simple way to show someone you love them...stop what you're doing long enough to greet him and ask him how his day was. I realize I tend to get bogged down "doing" things instead of paying attention to people. I work so hard to have a clean, neat house with the laundry done and the beds made, etc., that we would probably all benefit from me taking a break from "doing" and just enjoy spending time with the ones I love. Must remember this!

In reading "Bold Love" today, there is a chapter on hating God. I almost wanted to skip this chapter. I don't HATE God. I don't know of any Christians who do. But the authors explain it like this..."There are times I know that I want to say an unkind word to my wife because she has hurt me....At that moment, I know God will be grieved by my sin, but I don't care. Revenge seems like it will be sweet enough to warrant the anguish I will cause all parties concerned. This is reprehensible hatred of my wife and God." (page 53).

The authors also write "our opposition to God is not a conscious act of rebellion, but an unwitting resolve to take care of our pain in our own strength." (page 53). This hit a nerve. I definitely try to take care of my pain on my own instead of asking Him for help and trusting Him to help me. Our sin is what keeps us from loving boldly. God, please continue to show me the sin in my life that is keeping me from loving like You.