Whatever is true about my husband, whatever is noble about my husband, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable about him—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think only of these things.
Philippians 4:8 (Tara Version:)
Eight little bare feet scrambled in excitement with newfound energy to meet their dad dressed in suit and tie. “I’m home,” his low voice sang as I heard each child clamor for his attention.
Steaming mad I hunkered down in the next room, arms crossed and jaw fixed. My mind erupted all the negative thoughts from the long day, “He is late, AGAIN. He has no idea what these long days do to each of us… It is impossible to even eat dinner as a family anymore… If he loved us he would make us a priority.”
As I sat fuming, my husband walked in with his face lit up in a smile. His hands held out fresh flowers. One look at my face and his glowing expression turned to disappointment as the bouquet slumped to his side.
“I try hard. I really do. I thought all day about you, of the long hard days you serve our family… I brought you these flowers to show you my appreciation… But apparently I’m too late.” He sadly mumbled as he walked out of the room surrounded by anxious eyes.
A day full of negative thinking about my husband bloomed into wasted flowers and a miserable evening for the whole family.
Life is hard. But life mixed with negative thoughts makes everything So. Much. Harder.
The Bible says, “A quarrelsome (irritable, crabby, huffy, snappy, turbulent) wife is as annoying as constant dripping on a rainy day.” Proverbs 27:15 NLT
“The wise woman builds her house, but the foolish tears it down with her own hands.” Proverbs 14:1 NASB
How do we overcome this?
In Philippians chapter 4, we are taught when our minds are focused on thoughts worthy of praise, peace will be ours in abundance.
Can you imagine daily life with abundant peace?
As wives and moms, our thoughts affect those around us either positively or negatively and will bring peace or strife to our home.
No one can control our thought life. We alone are in control. It is time to take our responsibility seriously.
How? Focus your mind on thoughts worthy of praise towards your husband. You may need to begin with just one positive thought! But I promise; your one positive thought will bloom into many more!
Please take time to print out Philippians 4:7 and hang it where you will be reminded to take control of your thought life.
Do you struggle with this as well? How do you control your thoughts about your husband?
Praising Him with my pen,
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