Challenge #72

The vast majority of us have tasks that are designated to us and others that are designated to our spouse: there are certain things you generally handle and another list of responsibilities that your spouse usually takes care of. However, there are times when one of you may not meet the expectations of the other. Perhaps one of you forgot or neglected an obligation. This is usually when conflicts arise.
The conflict stems from the fact that one person was expecting another to perform a task and the other did not follow through with meeting that expectation. What happens next? Generally, frustration surfaces, a complaint is made, or possibly even an argument ensues. Why? Because someone did not fulfill an obligation, spoken or unspoken.

Philippians 2:14 says to "do all things without complaining or disputing." How much strife, how much conflict, how many harsh words or hurt feelings can we eliminate in our marriage by doing simply that? If your wife didn't do the laundry or your husband didn't take out the trash, what would happen if you just did it without complaining or disputing? Let's find out! For today's challenge, apply Philippians 2:14 to your spouse and reap the benefits of maintaining peace and a loving, positive attitude in your marriage and your home.