A Powerful Way to Love During Conflict

The power of simple kindness is mind-blowing.

Our natural reaction to someone who is super grumpy or angry is to throw up our hands and back off, especially when they unreasonably direct their anger at us.

It’s easy to just shoot back some kind of sarcastic response or get up and walk away.

But what if you didn’t?

What if you go out of your way to make his favorite thing for supper when he’s having a really bad day? What if you drop off her favorite coffee at work when she’s being really grumpy and criticizing everything you do?

What if you used the opportunity to show selfless, patient love to your spouse in their moments of weakness?

She might blow you off and give you the coffee back. He might walk away and say he’s not hungry.

But you know what? What you did was powerful. What you did will make an impact, whether  you see it right away or not.

This week, find an opportunity to show love to your spouse in a time when they really don’t deserve it. You’ll be amazed at the difference in your own attitude, and I bet you’ll be surprised at the difference in theirs. :)

*hugs*

Amber