I am grateful being reconciled with my spouse
I'd like to share what happened with me and my family recently…
Over few weeks ago, I viewed videos about how women shouldn't become like a mom to their spouse. I feel this relates to my spouse somewhat, have that kind of attitude. So on one occasion, my spouse told me detailed, small things. That time I just felt fed up about being treated that way… So I told her that I have watched videos, as I told you before, then that a woman shouldn't be "mothering" their spouse. At first, she reacted that nothing wrong with reminding things. But probably the unwise thing I did, I said to her some more times repeatedly, not to "mothering" me. And then… she silently cries. So I apologized to her (if I remembered it right), but she just ignored me. Then I departed for work.
For several days ever since, she has been passive-aggressive toward me. One night, I came to her and asked if she was still angry. I even told about the verse not to stay angry until the day passes. But she kept silent. So I was becoming more stressed, kinda spiraling one. But as I prayed each morning, I prayed about me and her as well, that God would restore our relationship. One morning, I really struggled in prayer with God… then I was kinda moved to say to her, "I took back what I have said to you. You can be just the way you are. And I believe whatever you said to me, it is because you love me, and it's for my own good. I'd rather have you comfortable with yourself than me keeping my pride." She was just silent at the time.
At night on the same day, I asked how she was. And I told her, I have tried to do all the house chores the best I can, without needing her reminder. She said, "I just want to have a silent time for myself for now. I know what I do is not so good either. But just leave me alone for now."
And then, this Sunday morning… I invited her and my son to pray together. Something that we haven't done for quite a while. She said that she has to go out for the kitchen stuff… But after some time, she entered the room where I still prayed, and joined the morning prayer. My son prayed as well. After the prayer, she apologized for her attitude. My son apologized as well. We said "I love you" to each other while hugging together. Praise the Lord!
So I am grateful that the bad circumstances were resolved, even better! I even believe more that God works through all things for the good of all who love Him.
Anyway, thanks for reading, and please bear with my English (I am a non native English speaker)
Gratitude Entry Submitted September 21, 2025 at 10:53AM by aseeder
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