.....to stay in YOUR MESS!
You've heard it over and over again "I'm sorry, I promise I will change - things will be different from now on..."
Forgiveness is extended because we are commanded to forgive yet, not long after the tears, the pleading and the promise offense has made its way again, and again AND again. When does the change come into play?! NEVER! WHY? Because despite the genuine desire to change and various attempts, it takes a lot more than words. It truly takes humility to look within and know that it is impossible to do without God.
You owe it to your spouse who you vowed to cherish and love and you owe it to God in whom you entered covenant with. You also owe it to yourself to live in the freedom from sin and bear fruit that will not only enhance your relationship with your spouse but also lay a solid foundation in which your marriage can further grow on. What are these fruits:
How do you produce these fruits? By abiding in The WORD, and The Word! Pray for God to cleanse your heart of all things that are not of Him. Not only does change transpires but a transformation within that spills without! Listen, none of us are able to change anyone neither can we change ourselves. However, we can surrender to God who is able to do increasing and abundantly more than we can imagine!! We can also do our part by resisting the temptation to say or do things that will offend our spouse and can potentially over time destroy the trust, respect and love.
Can I just say this "Just because your spouse has forgiven you numerous times it does not give you the license to continue in your mess. It is hurtful, discouraging and tiring. Eventually the excuses and promises get old -very old and you stand to lose the one you proclaim to love. Stop taking advantage of the God in them that continues to extend mercy and forgiveness towards you!! That's foolishness! Get it together and co-labor with God to live out your marriage as He intended.
You've heard it over and over again "I'm sorry, I promise I will change - things will be different from now on..."
Forgiveness is extended because we are commanded to forgive yet, not long after the tears, the pleading and the promise offense has made its way again, and again AND again. When does the change come into play?! NEVER! WHY? Because despite the genuine desire to change and various attempts, it takes a lot more than words. It truly takes humility to look within and know that it is impossible to do without God.
You owe it to your spouse who you vowed to cherish and love and you owe it to God in whom you entered covenant with. You also owe it to yourself to live in the freedom from sin and bear fruit that will not only enhance your relationship with your spouse but also lay a solid foundation in which your marriage can further grow on. What are these fruits:
How do you produce these fruits? By abiding in The WORD, and The Word! Pray for God to cleanse your heart of all things that are not of Him. Not only does change transpires but a transformation within that spills without! Listen, none of us are able to change anyone neither can we change ourselves. However, we can surrender to God who is able to do increasing and abundantly more than we can imagine!! We can also do our part by resisting the temptation to say or do things that will offend our spouse and can potentially over time destroy the trust, respect and love.
"Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you."~ James 4:7
Can I just say this "Just because your spouse has forgiven you numerous times it does not give you the license to continue in your mess. It is hurtful, discouraging and tiring. Eventually the excuses and promises get old -very old and you stand to lose the one you proclaim to love. Stop taking advantage of the God in them that continues to extend mercy and forgiveness towards you!! That's foolishness! Get it together and co-labor with God to live out your marriage as He intended.
Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. ~ Psalm 51:10
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