Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.
Ephesians 5:21.
In doing life, Linda and I do not compete against each other. Because...
we are on the same team.
We do life together.
We don't keep score.
For example, when I had my hip replacement surgery, I recovered at home. We rented a surgical bed, where I slept. During my rehab, Linda waited on me. And kept the house clean. And did the shopping. And meal planning and making. With love and joy.
When there are times when Linda is sidelined with illness, I do the same for her. I serve her, and do not keep a mental record of all the hours I am putting in. We don't owe each other anything. That's how it is, when you serve one another out of love, and for the team.
'Entitlement' is not in a servant's mental lexicon.
"Who serves the most?" We have never entertained this question.
We are not perfect. And yet, we defer. We are always asking questions like these.
"Can I get you anything?"
"How can I help you?"
"Is there anything I can do for you?"
"Let me do this for you."
And, always humming in the background, is this: "How can we help each other flourish?"
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