It is natural, when facing challenging relationship issues, to ‘lean out.’ We tire of the conflict, grow weary of the tension and resist the situation that is before us. Resisting the problems, however, will not make them go away. We cannot magically make them disappear. Scripture tells us to “Consider it joy…when you meet trials of various kinds” (James 1:2). So, today, when you encounter various trials, lean in. Approach the problems and see how God uses it to challenge you and help you grow.
Dr. David Hawkins, MBA, MSW, MA, PhD, is a Christian Clinical Psychologist and Director of the Marriage Recovery Center. He has helped bring healing to thousands of marriages and individuals and is passionate about working with couples in crisis. If you need help, please reach out to his Client Care Team at 206.219.0145 or through their website. Dr. Hawkins is also a speaker & trainer for the American Association of Christian Counselors and is a best-selling author of over thirty books including Never Fight Again, Gauranteed and When Loving Him is Hurting You. He has two grown sons, is happily married to Christie Hawkins, and lives on Bainbridge Island, outside Seattle, WA.