“For I was hungry, and you gave Me something to eat; I was thirsty, and you have Me something to drink; I was a stranger, and you invited Me in; naked, and you clothed Me; I was sick, and you visited Me; I was in prison, and you came to Me” – Matthew 25:35-36
- Is he “hungry” – needing you sexually, even when you don’t feel like it?
- Is he “thirsty” – craving the time and attention you seem able to give to everyone else?
- Does he feel like a “stranger” – insecure in his work, needing home to be a refuge and sanctuary?
- Is he “naked” – frightened and ashamed, desperate for the warm covering of your loving affirmation?
- Is he feeling “sick” – physically tired and needing you to help guard him from interruptions?
- Does he feel in “prison” – fearful and depressed, needing some safety and intervention?
Ask, “How can I help you?”
What is one of the greatest needs in your mate’s life right now? Is there a need you could lift from their shoulders today by a daring act of sacrifice on your part? Whether the need is big or small, purpose to do what you can to meet the need.
How much of your mate’s stress is caused by your lack of concern or initiative? When you expressed a desire to help, how did they receive it? Are there other needs you could meet?