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Your Question:
How do I explain this to my spouse when they're already struggling to make ends meet?
Answer:
Susan, my love, I know that we're struggling to make ends meet right now, and it can be frustrating when it feels like one of us is giving more than the other. But I want to approach this from a different perspective. Instead of focusing on what we're not getting from each other, I want to try to see this as a spiritual exercise. By giving to you and our family, I'm not doing it so that I can get something back, but because it's part of my commitment to God and to our marriage. I know it's not always easy, and it's tempting to feel like we're not getting out of this marriage what we put in. But I want to try to see this as an opportunity for growth and spiritual formation, rather than a source of resentment and frustration. By doing this, we can create a win-win situation, where either our relationship becomes more mutual and loving, or we both grow closer to God. I want to approach this with a servant's heart, rather than trying to manipulate or dominate. I want to seek first to understand you and your needs, and to empty myself of my own desires and expectations. I know that this won't always be easy, but I'm committed to trying to see this as a spiritual exercise, and to trusting that God will work through us to bring about good in our marriage and in our lives.
Sources:
sacred marriage
gary thomas
meaning of marriage
timothy keller
power of a praying wife
stormie omartian
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