Lose the Attitude...

Attitude is defined as a "settled way of thinking or feeling.  When we enter into any relationship, we tend to bring an attitude with us.  We have already concluded on what is acceptable and what is not.  This could be based upon past experiences, analyzing the relationships of others, or just preconceived notions that we've developed along the way.  

What can happen is that once into that relationship you quickly learn that the other person doesn't operate exactly like you and if you're not careful, the attitude that you brought with you begins to show very visibly.  It could manifest by the tone in your voice, your moods, your body language and even the look on your face.  Before long, dissension develops and if not handled quickly and appropriately there could be an insurrection. 

“Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too. You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had.”

‭‭Philippians‬ ‭2:3-5‬ ‭NLT‬‬

When handling the life and love of another, always seek to understand before being understood.  Don't listen with the intent to respond, but listen to understand.  Lose the attitude because it could be detrimental to what you're trying to establish.  We can't always have it our way. 

“And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father.”

‭‭Colossians‬ ‭3:17‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Marriage - A Reflection Of God's Love

A year and a half into marriage and today it hit me like a ton of bricks.   Marriage is teaching me to love like God!   You might already know this and somewhere deep down I knew it too, but it truly came alive in me today.   

We have so many imperfections, yet there is someone who loves us incessantly.  Throughout our shortcomings, our defects and malfunctions He never stops loving us.  He literally died so that we could have life.  

When I relate this to marriage I am reminded that I too must die -DAILY!  I must die to my selfish ways; realizing it's not just my life anymore, but the two became one.  I must learn to be quiet at times and simply pray.  I must learn to be led and not always seek to lead.  Not always my will, but sometimes his.  

Marriage is a unified front where two join as an alliance for a greater good. Marriage is faith, hope, trust, unity, peace, love, patience.  

May your marriage today be a true reflection of God's love.