Chelsea Smith Instagram – #MarriageMonday
Last week, I caught myself totally overreacting to a situation with Judah—you know, when something should be a level 3 annoyance, but you’re at a level 7 anger? Thankfully, Judah had the self-control to walk away, which gave me a moment to reflect. And I realized… my reaction wasn’t actually about what set me off. It was about something deeper—the thing behind the thing. And in that moment of understanding, I gave myself grace instead of beating myself up.
Here’s the thing—why is it so hard to extend that same grace to our spouse when they act out? Maybe because we’re not giving it to ourselves. Or maybe because when we feel hurt, our instinct is to go on the defensive. Whatever the reason, imagine how much more peace we’d have at home if we made it a habit to pause, step back, and try to understand the thing behind the thing. Trust me, it’s worth the effort! | Posted on 31/Mar/2025 22:51:18
