Zipping my lips (and fingers)
by adustyframe ~ September 19th, 2007My husband sent a letter to someone that we love dearly. In it he was expressing frustration with some hard situations we’ve been facing.
I told him that I wished he had not done that. Sometimes, he doesn’t state things in the most kind way. Or he says things harsher than he really means them.
He looked at me and said, “I am standing up for you.”
This standing up for me is a new behavior for him.
It feels good. I am so blessed to have a husband seeking to protect me and care for me in the best way he can right now.
Having a husband stand up for me is something I prayed for.
Last night, I thought perhaps I’d just shoot off an email to this person. I had a very clear answer when I was praying.
“NO!”
Twice I thought about sending this email and both times I received the same “NO”.
I prayed about it today and asked God to go before Lee’s letter and prepare the heart that reads it. I decided that I will zip my lip and my fingers and not get involved in it.
My husband is learning how to be a Godly husband and the leader of our home. This is a new behavior for him and perhaps he will sometimes make mistakes and have to learn how to do this better.
I’m going to stand back and let him be the leader. It honestly feels very special to me. Even if there’s fallout or discussions that need to take place.
My husband is standing up for me and I’m not about to tell him not to!
September 20th, 2007 at 6:02 pm
Lee feels the need to stand up and protect his family and he’s doing it the best way that he can in his position. I think it’s very admirable.
I’m praying that the Lord guides and directs all the parties involved to an amicable resolution.
Thank you, Jenn