The Grass Isn’t Greener - All The Word for Today Daily Devotionals for 2024

‘Encourage and help each other' 1 Thessalonians 5:11 CEV
Micca Monda Campbell writes: ‘Have you ever compared your spouse to another man or womanor wished they were more thoughtfulmore spirituala better dresser? If you have, let me reassure you the grass isn't greener on the other side. That man doesn't clip his toenails eitherand that woman doesn't rub her husband's feet while feeding him grapes! Our spouses are the people we fell in love with, and often they just need a little encouragement. Instead of comparing and complaining...nurture your mate in the areas they need it mostI heard about a good-looking millionaire who married a plain-looking woman. It was the talk of the town. "Why did he marry her? She's not up to his standard. It won't last!" When they came back from an extended honeymoon, it looked like the millionaire was with another womanone glowing with confidence and poise. "Now that's the kind of woman he deserves," declared the town loud-mouth. Then she noticed something interesting: it was the same woman - completely transformed! Her new husband had taken her way, encouraged herand built her self-confidence till she started to see in herself what he'd always seen. So instead of walking around on your neighbour's grass, fertilise your own by looking for the good in your spouse. Speak encouraging wordsacknowledge their efforts to improvebecome their cheerleader. The Bible says, "Loveprotectstrustshopesperseveres" (1 Corinthians 13:4&7 NIV). Instead of making comparisons, ask God to help you see your partner like you once did.'

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