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I can tell you, though I have much to wade through in terms of struggle and war, I have found so much God and so much "divine appointment" throughout today, and it's barely half over.   I just read this devotional, and though I didn't have time to write my own today, after reading this and contemplating it's relevance in my own life, I felt led to share it with all of you.  It's borrowed from Oswald Chambers' "My Utmost For His Highest." 

HAVE YOU FELT THE HURT OF THE LORD?

In our EMS seminars that Rick Reynolds puts on so often, we have an exercise that we do with our spouses.  We basically itemize out the pain that we perceive our spouse feels and has to work through.  We then put it into words, in an effort to share with our spouse that truth is coming back into our lives and we are beginning to see just how much pain we caused them. 

This is a funny one, but I pray it still ministers to you. 

Today we finally had beautiful weather.  By 10am it was almost 70 and gorgeous outside.   It was a truly fantastic morning.  It was one of those moments that are just calm, cool, and remind you how wonderful recovery can be and how happy you are that God has redeemed and saved your marriage. 

It was just two weeks after I had come home and broken the news of my affair to Jodi.   Our youngest of three, Zachary, was but a few weeks old, and Jodi and I were barely on speaking terms.  Things couldn’t have been worse, in my opinion, and she had decided she was going to take all the kids and go see a friend in Austin.  As I put her on the plane in Los Angeles, I was completely overwhelmed with confusion and desperation.  I literally had no idea what to do.   

My child I have a message for you today.  Let me whisper it in your ear so any storm clouds that may arise will shine with glory, and the rough places you may have to walk will be made smooth.  It’s only four words, but let them sink into your inner being, and use them as a pillow to rest your weary head: “this is my doing.”

WARNING….this post has a specific “bend” or “slant” to it.  A bend in the direction of the unfaithful, and distinct concerns the unfaithful have.    I hope and pray it’s a great read for both sides.  I’ll try and not screw it up.  If it sucks, it’s certainly not The Lord's fault, and I know you know this.