Love Is Kind
Our family has taken many trips to Wal-Mart. On one of these ventures, we got out of the car and approached the entrance right behind an elderly woman. When she dropped her keys, I immediately bent down and retrieved them for her. When I did, she flowered me with accolades, compliments, and encouragement. The thank-yous were numerous. I showed her that chivalry was not dead. As
Where did the kindness go? Why was I so kind to a woman I didn’t know but not to
We view our children, our church, our friendships, and even the perfect stranger at Wal-Mart as our ministry field, yet God has called us to minister to our mates first. The Bible clearly states in 1 Timothy 3:5 that a man cannot manage the things of God if he cannot manage his own home. The sad truth in marriages today is that we are more patient and kind to perfect strangers and friends than we are to our own mates. When we don’t get our needs met, we say and do very unkind things to force our spouse to respond to us. This is neediness and manipulation in its purest form.
To be kind in marriage is to be gentle in behavior, courteous, and obliging. It carries the picture of outstretched arms and open hands to show favor, blessings, and honor to the mate God has given you. Now that’s ministering through kindness. Ephesians
Great reminder about out field of ministry. Thank you both for sharing your story and these great blog posts. My husband and I have greatly benifited from hearing you speak at Ridgecrest. Your sharing has helped us as we continue to renew and strengthen our marraige. May God continue to bless you, your family and your ministry.
well said...thank you for sharing...
Marriage as ministry. Marriage as ministry. Marriage as ministry. Trying to stick this one in deep so it doesn't keep slipping out:) Thanks for the reminders!
Such a great observation. Thanks for sharing.