Is your personality an asset or a liability to your marriage? Most personality traits are expressed by contrasting words. We speak of an individual being optimistic or pessimistic, critical or complimentary, extroverted or introverted, patient or impatient. While our personalities are developed in childhood, they are not set in concrete.
If I realize that my tendency to withdraw and remain silent is detrimental to my marriage than I can learn to share my feelings and thoughts. If I realize that my critical attitude is killing the spirit of my mate, then I can break the pattern and learn to give compliments. The message of the Bible is that God loves us as we are, but He loves us too much to leave us as we are. We all need to grow. Growth requires change. I am influenced by my personality, but I need not be controlled by my personality. I am to be controlled by the Holy Spirit. When I yield to Him, I will see significant changes in my approach to life and marriage.
2007-12-06
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