April 14, 2008

Taking Constructive Action

What do you do when your spouse disappoints you? Guideline #1: Guard your attitude and behavior. Martha suspected her husband Bill was having an affair. So, she said, “Bill, I feel very angry and hurt when I think that you are seeing someone else. You say it is untrue. I want to believe you, but based on the past, I have a hard time believing.

At any rate, you know we cannot continue our marriage if you are having an affair. You will have to make that decision. In the meantime, I don’t want to be controlled by my anger. You know that I love you. With God’s help, I will not spend my time attacking you.” Martha is choosing the high road and is not allowing her emotions to control her behavior. This is the road to reconciliation.

Today's A Growing Marriage Daily content has been written by Dr. Gary Chapman and is based on the book Hope for the Separated by Dr. Gary Chapman. Published by Moody Publishers, copyright 2005. Used by permission.