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Marriage Conflict-Start Somewhere

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Be angry, yet do not sin: do not let the sun go down upon your wrath.  Ephesians 4:26

From Study Bible:

 He teaches us how to bridle our anger in such a way that, even though our anger is fierce, yet it does not break out, but is bridled, and that it is without delay quenched before we sleep. And this is so that Satan may not take occasion to give us evil counsel. Let not the night come upon you in your anger, that is, make atonement quickly, for all matters.

Start Somewhere-By Toby Mac
Last night, everything was movin’ so fast
I could barely keep track
Oh, of my offenses or your defenses
In hindsight, I woulda, coulda, shoulda not gone there
But left without a word to spare
Was it your offenses or my defensiveness?

That’s got me thinkin’ that we’re never gonna get it right
I wanna straighten this before the sun goes down tonight
If I could only fight the bitterness I feel inside
This thing is eatin’ me alive

Well I’m right here
And you’re right there
And God knows we’ve got to start somewhere
Cause I’m messed up
And you’re broken
And those shots we fired are still smokin’

I’m tossin’ and turnin’ on the things I’d undo
As I wrestle with the painful truth
Oh, my sleep escapes me as guilt berates me
Exhausted, the memories are drawing so near
I can see it like a world premiere
When did my objective lose all objectiveness?

If I need you, and you need me
How can you turn your back and just leave me?
When I’m right here, and you’re right there
And God knows we’ve got to start somewhere

I said some things that I regret
And if I could, I’d take em back
If I could turn my words around
You wouldn’t hear a sound

But here I am, and there you are
The space between us is not so far
I’m reaching out my hand in love
Before the fading sun, forgive me for what I’ve done

John & Staci Eldridge-“Remember, Your Spouse Is Not The Enemy.  The Enemy Is Unseen, But Is Very Real, And Wants To Destroy Your Marriage”

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  • Aimee
    May 18, 2010 at 3:55 am

    Good stuff, Amy!

  • Amy Bowman
    May 14, 2010 at 10:39 pm

    thank you all. i love toby mac and i love the impact this song has. its a good one to crank up in the heat of the moment to give perspective.

  • Susan
    May 14, 2010 at 9:22 am

    Amen Amy. We know of four Christian couples who divorced this year alone. Our marriages are worth guarding and protecting! Thank you for sharing on an important topic.

  • *Nikki*
    May 14, 2010 at 3:28 am

    great song! I posted it on my blog..
    http://www.nikki-brewer.blogspot.com
    i needed this song right now

  • Kim
    May 14, 2010 at 3:25 am

    Hi Amy, love what you’ve got going on here. I’ve nominated you for the Sunshine Award. Thanks for being so inspiring! 🙂

    http://greenmommas.blogspot.com/

  • Page
    May 13, 2010 at 8:56 pm

    Great song – and what a strong message. Thanks for sharing!

  • jeana
    May 13, 2010 at 7:17 pm

    Great post and love that song!

  • Lisa
    May 13, 2010 at 5:54 pm

    Great post Amy. Very timely for me.

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