I DEMAND Respect!

How often have you heard or uttered these words: "I DEMAND RESPECT!"

I've heard them growing up as my parents quarreled and experienced it myself in my own marriage.

I remember an incident in which a male was very upset in a store and arguing with a cashier. He was cursing up a storm.  My husband was irritated by his vulgarity and told the man to have respect for his wife (me) and his children that were present.  The man surprisingly calmed down and apologized to us.

One day my husband and I got into a "heated fellowship" and he began to speak to me in a very disrespectful way. Of course, I was angry and hurt but more than anything I was puzzled.

How is it possible that you will take a stand and demand others to respect your spouse and not put the same demand on yourself!

Can YOU Please Just LISTEN!

Have you ever lost your head and screamed out either verbally or inwardly “CAN YOU PLEASE JUST LISTEN!!!!!!!!”?  Did it look something like this?

Oh, c’mon I know that I am NOT the only “Christian” who lost their head!  A matter of fact, there were several occasions.  Oh who are we fooling, this is our look whether we wear it on the outside or inside when there are issues to be discussed.  Am I right?  I’m not talking to those who “think” they got it all together in their fairytale marriage.  There is sarcasm there if you didn’t pick it up. :) There is no fairytale marriage.  ALL marriages have moments of conflict.  You may be saying, “not my marriage” we don’t yell at each other”. Maybe so, but I’m sure you had moments you wanted to!