I (Amy) love spring. I love the new flowers blooming, the budding of the trees, and the fresh, new grass. Spring is all about a new start and a fresh beginning. Have you felt that way about your marriage?
Some days you get off to the wrong start. You are tired, irritable, and you say things you wish you hadn't said. Small things escalate into big things, and pretty soon you and your spouse are on opposite sides of the house.
Early in our marriage, whenever we talked about money or buying things or vacations we couldn't afford, Dave and I would end up frustrated and speak unkind words to each other. It was at those times that we had to stop, look at each other and say, "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to say that. Let's start over." We hit the refresh button on our relationship and made a choice in that moment to start over and use kind, patient words instead.
We can choose to remember the harsh words we spoke last week, and even make a list of what offended us, or we can hit the refresh button and start over. Maybe the last year was rough on your marriage. Maybe last week you spoke out of anger or frustration. It's not too late to start over. Everyday is a new day to start afresh and choose love instead of anger, patience instead of frustration, grace filled words instead of unkind words. Next time you are in the middle of a disagreement, stop and say, I'm sorry, my bad... let's give each other grace - can we hit the refresh button please?
Lamentations 3:21 says, The faithful love of the Lord never ends. His mercies never cease. Great is His faithfulness. His mercies begin afresh every morning.
Hit the refresh button on your relationship each time you need a new start. Give grace. Forgive quickly. Don't give up. Say to your spouse, "Let's start over." Everyday is a new day to start over and love each other better than the day before.
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