Kim

Hi, again:

Thanks to those who took the time to make a kind comment about my original post–this passage has long been one I’ve looked at with a furrowed eyebrow, so I’ve been watching the continued discussion, and while I cannot come at things with the scholarly point of view because that’s not my strength, I can share that the raw data of life experience tells me that when the dictionaries and study books are put back on the shelf, it all comes down to the art of truly knowing another person and voluntarily entering into those areas where they need supported, encouraged and helped.

In marriage, it’s all about what you and your earthly partner see in each other, and in love, rise to help meet (if weakness) or encourage (if strength) or guide (if the trail marker was obviously missed a few steps back)…after all, is that not what Abba does for each one of us? The real problem is that we’re human and therefore frail, prone to both misdiagnosing things as an observer and resisting needed help, usually causing gears to grind…and then someone writes another self-help book! 🙂

Kim 🙂