Recently my husband has had some events take place in his life that have required rest, and a time to heal. Throughout every moment of his recuperation the Lord has been faithful. Jack is indeed recovering from a broken back, and the removal of his right kidney. In fact, he has an amazing testimony of how an accident led to the discovery of a tumor in his kidney. A large tumor that had been hiding. Jeremiah 29:11 comes to mind immediately. “For I know the thoughts that I think towards you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not evil, to give you a future and a hope.”
I told you about Jack, so you would understand that this question is very real to me. Jack and I are spending a great deal of time together, and this morning I realized how often I am doing exactly what this question brings up. I have had much to do, yet in my haste to get on with things I do desire to know how Jack is doing, so I ask a question then walk out of the room. I am then in another room when Jack is answering the question, and I can’t hear his response. I then find myself saying that I can’t hear you.
So, how often do we ask a question, but before we have gotten the answer, we leave the room? Are we asking the question because we really want to know the answer, or merely asking it to bring it up, but really not wanting, or needing an answer Maybe we have decided we already know the answer, but feel we should ask it anyway. I hope this makes some sense to you. It really did hit me today. I felt I have fallen into a pattern that is not acceptable.
When I examine what is happening in the world today I believe that before we witness it openly, it has taken root in our homes. If we lack respect for one another, if we choose to cheat, if we choose to lie in a place behind closed doors we should not be surprised when it invades our world.
Jack laughed when I read this post to him, as he is so wonderful. He did not have to correct my behavior, as I am accountable for what I say and do. In the future, I will ask a question, and I will wait for an answer. I certainly owe this to the man I love.
Romans 12:10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.
Philippians 2:3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition, or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.