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Your Question:
Can a small act of kindness bring new life to our relationships when we're feeling tired?
Answer:
You know, I've been a pastor for a while now, and I've seen firsthand how relationships can become stale and tired. But I truly believe that a small act of kindness can bring new life to our relationships, even when we're feeling exhausted. As the scripture says, "Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus" (1 Thessalonians 5:18). When we take the time to be thankful for our spouse, it breaks the hold that familiarity and contempt can have on us, and we start to look for new things to be thankful for. As a husband, I've found that serving my wife, Susan, is a great way to show my love and appreciation for her. Whether it's helping with the kids, doing chores, or simply being present, serving her reminds me that our marriage is about more than just our own happiness and comfort. It's about serving each other and growing together, even when we're feeling tired. I remember a time when I was feeling particularly worn out, and Susan surprised me with a small gift that showed she was thinking of me. It was a small act of kindness, but it brought new life to our relationship and reminded me that even in the midst of exhaustion, we can choose to serve and love each other. As the poem says, "Here all selfish bickerings cease, Here are love and rest and peace." That's what I want for my marriage, and I believe that's what we all want for our relationships.
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sacred marriage
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meaning of marriage
timothy keller
depression
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proverbs
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confronting christianity
rebecca mclaughlin
true sexual morality
daniel heimbach
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