Kendall with her Uncle 'D' in DetroitAs stated in the book, marriage allows us to get to know another human being at a level that we often only know ourselves. This makes sense since marriage makes us one flesh. Maintaining the confidentiality of what's shared in the marital realm is an awesome responsibility. However, when we think of it as keeping our own secret, suddenly it becomes much more easy to do.
William has shared some of his biggest fears, failures, and disappointments with me. In the past, I have listened with an ear to psycho-analyze him, thinking I can figure out what makes him tick and build a plan on how I can 'fix' him. Reading today's dare helped me to realize that it's not my job to fix him, but rather to love him and pray for him. I don't have to help him overcome his fears or tell him that he shouldn't be disappointed by the situations that life presents. My job is to love him. Because I love him, I pray that the Lord intercede and give him the strength he needs to overcome his fears, learn from his failures and guard his heart from disappointments.
Ahh...what a relief that I don't have to do everything. Simply cast my cares upon the Lord because he cares for me. Be blessed.
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