Butter Me Up

At dinner my husband explains why he bought this spread instead of butter. It’s been a few days since he went shopping. He knows I prefer natural butter. But I’m so grateful he shops I didn’t say anything when he brought the wrong thing home.

He goes on to explain the store was out of butter in the most caring I-know-what-you-like-and-I-want-to-please-you manner. I just beam.

My mind trails and I think, “It is better to live in a corner of a roof than in a house shared with an arguing woman.” (Proverbs 21:9 NLV) Thank you God, I was not argumentative about the spread a few days ago. I would have missed this loving moment.

I choose the wrong path often enough. This time I praise God He let peace rule in my heart and let me be thankful (Colossians 3:15) rather than watch me use a sharp word to cause anger (Proverbs 15:1). Thank you, Lord for blessing me.



Gifted Quill Devotional
By Nancy Lucas
February 8, 2007
163 words