JUST LISTEN
I learned a valuable lesson last night. I noticed that I need to learn how to just shut up and listen. You see, whenever I see that someone in my family is hurting, and they're crying, I tend to get very defensive because I don't want that person to cry or be hurt. A perfect example is my wife. Whenever my wife is upset, hurt, crying, etc….I get upset. I have not idea why, but I do! Unfortunately, I just don't get upset that she's crying. I ask her what is wrong, and then when she tells me I start mouthing off like I'm Doctor Phil or something. By doing this I just make the situation worse!! I realized that I am not doing my part in listening without saying a word and just being there for my wife instead of telling her, "Well, you need to do this! And, you need to do that!"
I am very blessed because despite of myself and the actions that I have portrayed, Jenelle has forgiven me. She has overlooked so many flaws that I have, and she even trusted and listened to me when she didn't really no that much about me. Actually, Jenelle didn't really know about my past until we were engaged!! Can you believe that! How foolish and selfish I was then!!! And here I am not being there for her when she needs me the most. I feel ashamed. But, I also feel so grateful to God for giving me such a woman as Jenelle, who willingly chooses to stay by my side and give me chance after chance. My wife is the true definition of what God's love represents. She holds no grudges, always forgets past happenings, and just loves me for who I am, and Jenelle, I love you so much for loving me too.
Jesus, I pray right now that You would help me. Help me to just listen to my wife when she is struggling. Help me to keep my mouth shut and to seek Your council before I say anything to my precious wife. I thank You for the strength that You have given Jenelle and me to get through difficult times. I give our marriage 100% to you Lord, Jesus. Be blessed by our faithfulness and bless us Lord as we strive forward together to praise You in every aspect of our lives. And lastly, Lord thank You for always listening to me. In Your Precious Name, Jesus, I pray, Amen.
I LOVE YOU JENELLE <3
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