So true, Carol. I counseled a friend recently who discovered her husband was cheating, and told her that if I could do one thing differently if I went through that again, it would be to let God be God, and to let Him tell me when to stop talking. I knew the truth and could articulate it to my husband, and did, but even when the Lord would prompt me to shut up, often I didn't. I guess I felt like God wasn't getting it done to my satisfaction and needed my help.

It's very freeing to realize that ultimately, although we have a responsibility to be obedient to God's leading and to live the life of Christ as a witness to others, God is the one who gives the increase. He is the only one who can save. I wish I had learned this earlier in my life and not felt as though so much of it was up to me.

Lydia F