‘Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.’ 1 Corinthians 13:4-7(NLT)
‘Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony. ‘ Colossians 3:12-14(NLT)
“No one is perfect!” We hear that said a lot but, to be honest, in marriage it is easy to start acting perfect. This happens when we pay attention to our spouse’s flaws and mistakes and place them on a scoreboard to feel good about ourselves. However, we grow when we leave room for error. We all mess up; though, if we’re not forgiving or merciful to our spouse, it can create a wedge in our marriage.
We all know that being with someone everyday increases the chance to see more of their mistakes. Therefore, we have to leave room for error to keep our marriage safe for one another. Jesus reminds us to forgive and show mercy. Jesus left room for error with his disciples, and this allowed for the bigger plan to be accomplished. Give your spouse a break so the greater plan of your marriage can be fulfilled.
from True Love Never Ends