Today’s Blog: Bring them down from the roof

TODAY’S PROVERB: Better to dwell in a corner of a roof than share a house with a quarrelsome wife. Proverbs 25:24, TLV

For too many years of my marriage, I filled our home with words — complaints, whines, criticism, pettiness, my needs. All those things that were important to me. For someone who began as a people-pleaser, it didn’t take me long to turn myself into someone who sought to please myself.

Because I filled our home with my demands, I pushed those I loved away from me. I hoarded the very atmosphere around me and it was difficult for others to breathe.

In fact, there was little room for my husband and daughter to share their lives because of this. And, I couldn’t understand why our dinner meal conversations were so one-sided — my side.

Believe it or not, I honestly didn’t realize I was doing it. Not until the heartbreaking moment I saw the results of my reckless words on the face of my young daughter. She had made a mistakes, and rather than help her correct it, I made it about displeasing me. Not proud of that moment. Although I hadn’t physically touched her, she recoiled as if I had slapped her. And even worse, she felt like a failure.

That was the defining moment for me. The devastated look on her face, caused by my words. To know I was the cause of her pain opened my eyes.

From that time on, I began observing the faces and body language of my family. The cringes, misty eyes, lack of eye contact, folded arms, sighs. I’m not perfect at it, however, now my family will help me when I go overboard or monopolize conversations. Hubby will actually give me a hug which helps break my attachment to my rambling. It’s embarrassing sometimes — especially in public — but I do appreciate it.

We set the tone, ladies

As women, we set the tone for our home. We are one of the primary reasons our family either views home as a sanctuary away from the world, or just another venue for the chaos.

Is our home filled with GOD’s words of love, grace, and mercy, or words that push our family to the roof? Does our family feel safe, or on guard, walking on eggshells. Mothers — and fathers — can create an environment that is wholesome and joyous. An atmosphere of learning, acceptance,discipline, and love.

It’s our choice. It’s our privilege.

May we make room for love in our home, my friends.

Proverbs 25:24 Tree of Life Version – TLV, #tlvbible, #tlvproverbs

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