Make
Allowance
For
Each Other's Faults ...
Scripture
Colossians
3
5 So
put to death the sinful, earthly things lurking within you. Have
nothing to do with sexual immorality, impurity, lust, and evil
desires. Don’t be greedy, for a greedy person is an idolater,
worshiping the things of this world.
9 Don’t
lie to each other, for you have stripped off your old sinful nature
and all its wicked deeds.
12 Since
God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe
yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness,
and patience.
13 Make
allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends
you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.
15 And
let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as
members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be
thankful.
16 Let the
message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and
counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives.
Observation
In
a relationship it is the differences between a couple that attracts and draws a couple together, but as I have watched over and over again
it is also those differences that drive a couple apart!
Why
can't you get along? Why can't you make your relationship work?
I
think the answer can be found in Colossians 3:5-16.
What
is our big problem? Why is it so hard to live with someone?
The
short answer is this: You and I are sinners and the person who we
have committed to living with for the rest of our life is also a
sinner.
Plus,
Satan doesn't want you happily married and he will do everything in
his power to rip you and your spouse apart. Your spouse is not your
enemy. You have an enemy. His name is Satan.
Let's
not give our enemy, Satan, ammunition.
Tell
your spouse: I am a sinner. I am sorry. I love you. Will you forgive
me?
Colossians
3
12 Since
God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe
yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness,
and patience.
13 Make
allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends
you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.
Application
Today
is Kathy's birthday! It is her day. We will celebrate!
How
about you? What will you do special for your spouse or significant
other today?
Prayer
Heavenly
Father, it is so easy to blame our partner for our fusses and
disagreements. It is so easy for me to see the flaws in someone else
when I am totally unable to see my own. Help me, Lord. Show me each
and every time I mess up. Convict me when I sin. Don't let me blame
other people when I am the problem.
Help
me to live out Colossians 3:16-17 “Let the message about
Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each
other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and
spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts.
And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the
Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father.”
I
pray today for Kathy on her birthday. May Your face shine brightly on
her. Continue to use her in the lives of my children, grandchildren,
and so many others. Thank You for giving me such a wonderful wife and
best friend. You are so good.
Daily
Bible Reading: 1 Kings 20,21; 2 Chronicles 17; Colossians 3
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I have made it a habit to pray for those who read this blog! I enjoy
lifting you and your family up to the Lord in prayer.
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