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Porcupines and Relationships

Nov 22, 2019

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Two Porcupines in Northern Canada huddled together to get warm, according to a forest folktale. But their quills pricked each other, so they moved apart. Before long they were shivering, so they sidled close again. Soon both were getting jabbed again. Same story; same ending.

They needed each other, but they kept needling each other.

We need each other!

And we just may needle each other from time to time.

Especially in a marriage relationship. That's why we need to have hundreds of, "I love you's" and hundreds of, "I forgive you's" to get closer and stay warm.

Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them. And do not bring sorrow to God’s Holy Spirit by the way you live. Remember, he has identified you as his own, guaranteeing that you will be saved on the day of redemption. Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.” (Ephesians 4:29–32, NLT)

  • Instead of needling those close to you, what positive, wholesome words can you use today?

Rejoicing, On the Victory Side!

Beau

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