A United Front
Letters from Spouses
Don't Defend Yourself
Hi Julie,
Jody here. Sorry I wasn't available earlier today, but it appears that Mike was able to give you some assistance.
This is a very HARD thing to do--asking how your husband would like you to change when you believe that he is habitually sinning against you. Samuel may (probably will) say things to you that are harsh, unreasonable and unkind and possibly totally untrue...fight the urge to defend yourself. Do whatever you have to do but don't argue with him. After you hear him out then just come and pour it all out in an email and we can help you sort through it. Okay?
I am planning to get the book out to you this week. It will be very helpful, I think.
Finally, I want to ask you how you are doing in your relationship with God? Are you spending time reading God's Word every day and time in prayer too? The reason I ask is that it is your relationship with Christ that is going to get you through these stormy times. Samuel may waver back and forth but if you have your eyes fixed on Christ then you can get off the roller coaster and just walk steadily onward. In times like these we all need the stability that only God our Rock and our Refuge can provide.
I look forward to hearing from you again.
grace and love to you,
Jody (Hebrews 12: 1-2)
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