Misunderstandings are one of the enemy’s favorite tactics for dividing relationships, especially marriages. If he can plant thoughts in our mind about hidden motives or meanings behind what someone says, then he has tricked us into obeying his lead, rather than the Spirit’s.
Such “mind-reading” is dangerous because of James 4:11-12 and Matthew 7:1-5. Only God knows someone’s thoughts. Only He is the Judge. And He didn’t die and give us His job!
So, let’s leave the judging up to the Lord, and get back to doing what we are called to do—love. Matthew 22:37-40.
As you pray today, take some time to lay down at Jesus’ feet any negative opinions of the person you married (or another difficult relationship). Then ask Him how He sees that person.
Lord, please teach us to love our spouses with Your everlasting love that covers over a multitude of sins. Remind us not to accuse, but to ask questions like, “When you said…, did you mean…?” so we can hear the other person’s heart and not fall to Satan’s schemes. Make us quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. James 1:19. Help us lay down our grudges, fears, pride and regrets, so we can LOVE, even as You first loved us. Mend our marriages. Overcome our failures with Your grace. And let us truly love one other.
For steps to overcoming the enemy in the battlefield of the mind and removing the barriers to oneness with Christ and others, see Delight to Be a Woman of Wonder (the men’s version is Dare to Be a Mighty Warrior) at MoreThanAConquerorBooks.com.
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