Stuck

Today was a restful day. After doing a few house chores, I went to bed early with my husband. We did a couple’s meditation together—one of my favorite ways to connect, where we can be fully open and share what’s really going on inside us.

He’s been struggling with the same issue for a long time, and tonight, the conversation came back to the same topic. I felt uneasy, noticing how familiar it all seemed. It feels like he’s stuck, and part of me believes it’s because he hasn’t taken action to change it. But that’s also part of the struggle—lacking the strength and motivation to move forward.

I realized the judgmental voice in my head growing louder: “Why can’t you just do something?” So, I prayed during our conversation, asking the Holy Spirit to help me feel his burden and simply be present with him, without trying to offer solutions.

I’m growing. My heart doesn’t feel disappointed in him anymore, and I’ve made peace with the idea that he may wrestle with this for the rest of his life. I’m learning to accept things as they are.

my eternal refuge

Lord, I surrender everything to You. I know I have no power or right to control others. I respect the people in my life, with all their struggles and flaws, because I trust You are here for each one of us. Everyone’s journey has a different timing. I accept Your will, whether it brings challenges or blessings. And I praise You. I pray to You. You are all I need, and You are enough for me and for everyone in my life.

Oh, my sweet Lord, I have found true freedom in You. Under Your mighty wings, I have found eternal refuge. How sweet this blessing is for my soul! I want to sing and praise You at all times. I will praise You in sorrow, and I will praise You in joy. I pray that everyone in my life will experience the same freedom You have given me.