Sometimes, when we are in the depths of our grief or despair [feel free to insert any strong, negative emotional experience, really], we are blind to what God has already provided…we miss what God is saying or doing, or even what He has already done…

It’s the kindness of God that softened our hearts enough to lead us to repentance. And it is the kindness within your love for your spouse that creates a safe environment for a soft heart.

God was doing good things. I wasn’t feeling any of them. I was feeling a deeper sadness than I’d ever known complimented by anxiety that...