WHAT WOULD JESUS DO?

The letters WWJD is the ancronym for "What Would Jesus Do"?   This was popular in the 80s and 90s.   All ages were wearing bracelets with WWJD on them.    It was a reminder, to "think before you say or do anything" that would hurt someone.   This was something I needed to be reminded of today.    

For the past three weeks, my husband (of 45 years) has had "walking pnemonia".    He ran a fever, coughed, and was congested the first week.   The second and third weeks he was still on his medication.    Now is the fourth week and he is still moping around the house.

The problem is ......  he barely acknowledges my presence - frankly, I am feeling unloved and unappreciated.    I was able to overlook this behavior when he was still on his medication, but now!!!!!    Need I say anymore about the "pity-party" I am having for myself.

So I thought I would just give him some of his own medicine.   I was tired of being cheerful, upbeat, and loving.   In other words, I was tired of being good.    I premeditated about how I was going to make his day a "living heck".    I couldn't believe the horrible things I thought about doing.   

Then, I  recalled a verse I memorized during my teen years.    "Don't be like the world, be transformed by the renewing of your mind."      At that moment, I decided to  change my mind and not let hurt feelings rob me of having a wonderful day with my husband.