~ Liz Curtis Higgs ~
from the devotional: Rise and Shine
She smiles weakly as he walks in the door and though she is business as usual, he can sense she's not herself.
"You okay?" he asks, wrapping her in his arms.
"Yep," she whispers in his ear.
He knows from experience that when it's really bad the question alone will bring the tears, so for this time he accepts her answer, understanding she is working hard to push through it. He gives her space and permission to process on her own. He doesn't need her to be happy to be fulfilled in this home. He knows God's work in people can be painful sometimes so he stays close, but doesn't interfere. And he never quits asking.
"You okay?"
Those two little words mean the world to her. He has noticed her pain and that is all she needs right now. There are no lectures, no interrogations, only his gentle way of saying, "I'm here." She thanks God for a husband who is attentive and available, without expectations.
"You okay?"
It is acceptance of who she is and where she's at. It is mercy. It is offering himself with no strings attached. It is love.
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9 comments:
This is lovely. I hope you're describing your own marriage. If so, bravo. I like Liz Curtis Higgs quote too. It's a three-way chord isn't it? ~)
Beautiful post. Thank you for sharing!
This is so very beautiful, bless you.
What a great definition. Those words mean so much. LOVE this post Tami. Thanks for sharing. I agree, it's beautiful. :)
~Kara
Tami, you brought tears to my eyes. That was so simply and beautifully written. Thank you for taking the time to post.
Jennifer
I can remember that same interaction with my husband. That acceptance is a wonderful expression of love.
What a precious image...loved this..
What an awesome post...
Thanks for sharing
Blessings
Beautiful post. Thanks for sharing. Blessings!
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