“Honestly, I wouldn’t have to feel this way if a certain someone didn’t neglect me and, even worse, wanted to cut me off.” She snarled. “What exactly do you want from me? What else is there for us to do? Stay here until one day, you decide you no longer need me and just toss me aside?” she shouted at him, her voice thick with emotion. Tears choked her throat. “I am tired of being your second choice; I am weary of living this way.” She released a shaky breath and tightened her grip on his hands. “Why do you choose to break my heart? What must I do to show you that I love you?” She swallowed hard and wiped away her tears. “All I’ve done is love you and give you my heart; why can’t I receive the same from you?” She gazed directly into his eyes.

When we leave the presence of God, we become vulnerable to the schemes of the enemy. We lose our sense of worth, our destiny becomes unclear, and we lose our identity, joy, peace, and salvation. There's no place like the presence of God because there we find fulfillment; even in the midst of our challenges, the joy of the Lord is our strength. We have hope for tomorrow, and we know where our faith lies.

Today is the day that the Lord has made; we should all rejoice and be glad in it. Speak into today to bring good tidings to you and your family. The Bible says, "You shall decree a thing and it shall be established, and light shall shine upon it." The words of your mouth are powerful; they can penetrate the innermost part of your being. Start today to decree a New Thing.

There’s a slogan that says, "When in Rome, do as the Romans do." However, this approach doesn't apply to every situation. Sometimes, even in Rome, you need to take a stand and not follow the patterns of the world; you need to be willing to stand out.

Resentment is like drinking a glass of poison while glaring at your offender, waiting for them to suffer. It is self-destructive, which is one reason we must forgive; we have no more right to harm ourselves than we do to harm anyone else created in God’s image. It’s not that the other person didn’t do something wrong; it’s that if we aren’t careful, their wrongdoing can take control of our hearts and minds. In a very real sense, resentment allows someone else to own a part of you. It can become an obsession, robbing you of joy and clarity

"Procrastination is the thief of time; year after year, it steals away our moments until all are gone, leaving us at the mercy of a fleeting instant, while vast concerns of our eternal state remain unaddressed. At thirty, a man suspects he may be a fool; by forty, he knows it and resolves to change; by fifty, he chastises his infamous delays and pushes his prudent intentions to take action. In all his noble thoughts, he resolves and re-resolves, yet ultimately dies in the same state." ~ Edward Young

Let's be clear: the silent treatment is a form of punishment. This should not be confused with taking time alone to sort out your feelings, which is both understandable and normal. However, there are instances when you may feel angry and lash out by completely shutting down and not allowing your partner to connect with you at all. You might be so upset that you find it difficult to say anything.