One of my Chinese classes was just me again. I even saw my classmate after the class. I am wondering if she switched classes. Fine by me. I know have a one-on-one time! I get better instruction, ask all my questions, and get more practice speaking.
The apartment has been especially dry, I haven't been drinking enough water, and/or I ate something that really dried me out. My nose is back to that very dry, not so wonderful feeling. I woke up yesterday and today with one side of my nose as dry as a bone, while the other side is clogged. This morning I used a salt water rinse to attempt to rehydrate. I have been drinking more water too. My headache throbs with every breath. Cough drops and cold medicine... will all be employed to fight off this pain.
The Daily Bible - Genesis 36
The Record of the Edomites, with only a few very noticeable things.
- There were a lot of Edomites.
- Anah found water in the desert, apparently hot springs.
- The Edomites had kings before the Israelites.
Boundaries in Marriage - Setting Boundaries with Yourself
Removing the Plank
Many "innocent" spouses allow or even encourage behaviors that are negative in their spouse so that they can have a certain sense of pride. Scott would blow up at Molly for being irresponsible because Molly would overdraw the checking account. Scott prided himself on being responsible and loved to complain about the world around him being irresponsible. This was actually the result of Scott's fear of not being able to control things outside himself, so he would "control" Molly through this little "game" they played every couple of days.
In Matthew 7: 5, Jesus said you have to first take the plank out of your own eye before you can help another. Scott had a plank. He repented. Then he and Molly worked through their checking account situation.
Taking Ownership of Our Lives
Ephesians 4:15, "Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ." This is a personal responsibility. No one can do this for me. But we are often more focused on the person that is making us crazy, which is shifting the blame like Adam and Eve did in Genesis 3:11-13.
Seeking first the Kingdom of God as stated in Matthew 6:33, in this situation means realizing that focusing too much on one's spouse, trying to control them, and attempting to set limits on them actually harms the individual's spiritual walk. The individual is responsible for all of their relationship with the Lord, but only part of their marital relationship. You could fail miserably in marriage, but still have a great relationship with the Lord. Why? Because you are only part of the marriage. If your spouse runs away from God, what can you do about it? You can't control them. You can pray, reason with them, and do your best to encourage them to return, but not much more.
Prayer
God thank you for relationships. Thank you for teaching us how to have relationships. Give us good friends, good marriages, bless us with an abundance of faithful friends. May we all be faithful to you Lord, forgive us and bless us to know our own boundaries. Give us strength for each day to set aside time in prayer, time in private consultation with you, our greatest friend. Heal us Lord. Make us holy and whole. Let us find rest in you. Give us your peace as we walk in this world, let us daily overcome the battle for our hearts and minds by trusting in your Word.
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