‘Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love. Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace. ‘ Ephesians 4:2-3(NLT)
‘Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony. ‘ Colossians 3:14(NLT)
Devotional Content:
When our kids were still at home, there were times when discipline was necessary. Time-outs were an invaluable disciplinary strategy that worked really well with both of our kids. The time-out slowed things down, gave everyone a chance to think things over, and then set the stage for getting things back on track. Usually, especially as the kids got older, the time-out was spent in their room.
A few weeks ago, I thought Nancy and I needed a time-out—not to be disciplined, but to slow things down a little. The day had been hectic, with no relief in sight, and we had not had a chance to connect. We needed to have some time alone with the rest of the world blocked out.
Like us, you and your spouse may benefit from a couples time-out every now and then. It may just be ten or fifteen minutes, but it can make a difference in your relationship. If your home is full of people, you can take a short time-out in your bedroom or a closet if you have to! I know a husband and wife who take their ten-minute time-outs in their pantry, mainly because no one in the family has figured out their spot—yet. Now, what you do with the time-out is totally up to the two of you!
Today’s One Thing: Take a ten-minute time-out with your spouse today!
from One Thing To Grow Your Marriage Each Day by Dr. Kim Kimberling