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The One Thing That Is Killing Marriage

May 23, 2017 Rachel Rowell

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Hi! Thanks for stopping by! If I could sit for an hour or two and have coffee with you, these words written down here are much of what I would say. Mostly you would hear me say, "Me too. You are not crazy and you are definitely not the only one." It is my hope that these frail and honest words of mine wrap around your soul like a big ole' comfy blanket, and that you leave this space feeling a little more hope and encouragement.. and just a little less alone.

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When 8 pounds of fur has all of your heart. HOW do these little creatures gain so much of our love without ever saying a word. 💕

Ugh. It’s actually been a rough week in our home! But one of the BIG things I’m learning is that I don’t have to let my circumstances dictate how I feel. I have authority over my emotions. I’m not talking about being ridiculous and living in denial or repressing feelings. I can still be human and FEEL all the things but CHOOSE to be joyful and grateful IN THE MIDST of hard things. A funny thing happens when I force my mind to dwell on goodness and line up with what I know is right. My emotions soon follow! Emotional stability means WE CHOOSE what dominates our emotions, not our circumstances, not the actions of other people. What tough things might you have going on in your life? You can make it terrible by dwelling on it or you can rise above it with the power of a right mind and attitude! Keep your mind focused on the goodness of God and it’s terribly difficult to stay down long. 🥰 Life can be hard but JOY is a habit of choice and peace comes straight from above.

Wise, selfless, merciful, humble, patient & kind. You make it so easy for our babies to see Jesus as the good Father He is because your life reflects Him well and you’re always pointing us to Him. Happy Father’s Day @anthonyrowell Showing the world what a real Father is since 2005.

I’d rather someone curse me to my face than whisper about me behind my back. At least one is honest. Sometimes people mistake keeping their mouth shut for peace when it’s really not that they are peacemakers, it’s that they are too fragile inside to handle conflict so they stuff, hide, cram it all inside and silently become the most bitter and resentful people you have ever met. Stuffed emotions WILL eventually come out masked as something else. Stuffed emotions often look like sadness, anxiety, depression, physical sickness or angry outbursts that surprise even us. Over time, the refusal to meet communication and relational issues with others head on in a calm, mature, productive and grace fillled manner lead to patterns of dysfunction that slowly erode relationships leaving one to wonder why they have few deep, meaningful relationships in their lives. Too often, the common denominator is them and they are the only one who doesn’t see it. People will eventually pull away when we refuse to come close, even in conflict and work through tough issues rather than sweeping them under the rug and pretending all in the name of “keeping the peace”. HEALTHY CONFLICT IS a NORMAL part of any relationship and without it all you have is shallow and dysfunction. We SHOULD be having honest conversations with people we care about preserving the relationship with. The willingness to engage in healthy conflict is often the most merciful, grace-filled response when we have been hurt or when we don’t see eye to eye. Who do you need to have an honest sit down, heart to heart with today and get it all out on the table so you can work through it, heal, and move forward? You’d be surprised at how the relationship would blossom if you’d stop stuffing. It’s time to get honest. And if the person that came to mind can’t be reasoned with in this way, it just might be time to cut them lose

So much yes. My anthem this week as the words sung over and over get into my spirit. Worshipping my way to victory! • • 🎶I know the night won't last Your Word will come to pass My heart will sing Your praise again Jesus, You're still enough Keep me within Your love My heart will sing Your praise again Your promise still stands Great is Your faithfulness, faithfulness I'm still in Your hands This is my confidence, You never failed 🎶

Almost 20 years since the very first one and he’s still my forever date night date. ✨

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