Starting the morning, he chugs a diet coke and I sip a vanilla coffee.
First thing in the door after work, he turns on the TV and sits down on the couch and I change clothes then start supper.
Everyday he fits in a workout and I talk to God.
Differences between man and woman are a given. Their habits, hobbies, and career’s are all different. While some do tend to share a few commonalities most do not. What happens Each person’s ability to accept the other’s differences in a marriage  can create either compatibility or division.

Take for instance a sports event like the Super Bowl being celebrated in the house. One roots for one team while the other favors the opposite. Hooting and hollering can be enjoyed as long as the other doesn’t become annoyed.

Division starts within. Each individual chooses to act on a feeling, or chooses to act a certain way. He chooses to never, replace the empty toilet paper while she chooses to think negatively about him and his choice …or maybe she doesn’t like to drip dry. Both are guilty of creating an potential atmosphere for division.

Besides the home there is division at work, school and church. We don’t always see negative thinking, but it can eventually become a very ugly outward action. All three places require a certain amount of duties to be fulfilled. It’s possible those doing the majority of the work or volunteering can harbor negative thoughts about those choosing to do less. Once that negative thought leaves the brain, it passes through the lips into the ears of a co-worker or fellow parishioner. Once a person chooses to take on more duties they run the risk of being burnt out.

Join me today as we reflect inward and ask ourselves “Is my house divided?”. You are warmly invited to share with us in the comments your divisions or compatibilities in the home work place or your church.