A silly mistake.
I should have brushed it off, laughed, and moved on, making the most of the situation.
But I didn’t. I let it bother me. I almost let it ruin the night.
I wanted to be mad—and stay mad—and I made sure he noticed. I ignored his apologies, rolled my eyes with all the drama I could muster, and served up some of my best “I’m-hurt-and-angry” looks.
Because, well… I’m not perfect.
Then he reached out his hand across the table. Our eyes met. And just like that, we were middle school kids again—giggling uncontrollably, trying to hold it in but failing spectacularly.
I tried to keep my poker face, but it was no match for him. He knows me too well.
My mind said anger, but my heart whispered grace.
Because over the years, we’ve learned the secret to a strong, thriving marriage: bucket loads of grace. And when you think you’ve given enough, give more. Always.
Grace when your husband sends you on a wild goose chase because he forgot to check the map.
Grace when your wife is being completely impossible.
Grace when your husband forgets what you needed at the store.
Grace when your wife forgets—again—to wash your socks.
Grace when your husband is working long hours and you’re feeling lonely.
Grace when your wife is angry, tired, and lonely.
We are called to give grace just as freely as it has been given to us. It’s not easy. It’s not always convenient. But it has the power to change everything.
Grace is the compass that guides a marriage through both ordinary and stormy days. It’s not optional. It can’t be absent. It must be brought to the table—day after day, even when we don’t feel like it.
Grace is everything.
