Do you see the dynamic? Can you relate to it? Jill reacts to Jack’s blowups by withdrawing; Jack reacts to her withdrawing by blowing up. They feed each other’s anger, and, to extend the metaphor, they willingly digest it and reply in kind. Both attack and defend. Both retreat and wallow. Both feel justified. Meanwhile, their relational gulf widens, their children inhale their secondhand smoke, and God is dishonored.
As I continue to learn and understand my idolatry of Justice (meaning how God isn't fast enough, I don't see how he forgave those whom he loves, therefore I don't accept forgiveness from Him), I need to be mindful of NOT feeding off of Stacie, (or whoever) and work towards Grace and Mercy, as God has shown me.
