Good Morning Girls.  Last night my friend sent me a text.  It read: Have things simmered down with your ox or is he still a mule?  I thought for a moment about that question and finally I answered: He's both........but so am I......I think that is why we are butting heads.

As much as I hate to admit it, I cannot deny that I can give any mule a run for their money when it comes to stubbornness and will power.  I can ignore you.  I can look the other way.  I can hold out until I get my way.  And I can do it all with those big sad innocent eyes. 

I don't do it on purpose; and often I don't even realize I am being stubborn until there is a problem....in which case I may still not see it and blame the other mule.  It's tough being me sometimes........

Now being a mule is hard enough.  Add to that being an ox and we've got ourselves a bullfight waiting to happen!  The only thing worse than being in a relationship with someone who is a driven "my way or the highway" kind a guy, is being the same kind of Girl!  Especially when the highways are running in opposite directions.

It's great when you can cruise together on the same highway.  However, I would say it's most important to agree on the final destination.  There may be times when one of us veers off to take the scenic route, and that's okay as long as our final destination is the same.  We don't have to get there the exact same way.  We just both need to get there.  If he wants to take the typical man route (which includes not stopping for help or directions and getting upset every time we have to take a pee break) then perhaps it's best if at times we drive ourselves.  Not all the time....just on some things..........

I have not yet been able to apologize for my outburst on Sunday.  Partly because I didn't say anything that was not true.  Partly because my words were not said in spite.  Partly because there are some things that do need to change.  And partly because I am a mule......

I did however start laying the foundation for my apology.  I made him breakfast.  Then I made him his favorite chicken and packed his lunch (and even a snack).  Basically I did what every farmer does to show his ox that he appreciates the hard word he does (and wants him to continue).  I feed him.  I feed him well.  It made him happy.  And it's a lot easier to apologize to a happy ox than an angry mule!

It says in 1 Peter 4:8 that we are to continue to show deep love for each other.  I know I am not quite "deep" yet....but I am showing him the best I am able to at this moment.  I am believing my heart will follow, knowing that love does in fact cover a multitude of sins (and wrong thinking ha-ha).


1 Peter 4:8 NLT Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins.

Love, grace, and a mule in deep love to you all-

Jen

ps..... just so you know it REALLY bugs me that in the middle of my ox and mule analogy I got on a 2 paragraph highway analogy....I mean REALLY bugs me....but I don't have time to fix it so it is what it is........but I am REALLY BUGGED BY IT.......Ha-rumph......