I spent eight or more hours on yesterday’s road trip with my mother-in-law. Most of you are probably cringing and thinking, “You poor man!” I happen to be one of those blessed men with a wonderful mother-in-law and it was a great trip. My wife and son were in a vehicle following us, so we had a long time to talk and catch up on things. It was truly a great time.
It was by and large a lot of small talk and mostly about “nothing”, but she has a heart of gold and a deep, abiding love of God and her family. She loves to brag about all the good traits in people and never says a negative thing to bring anyone down., building up people and not tearing them down.
We could all learn from my mother-in-law. The world would be a kinder, gentler place if we did. So, if you’re single, pick a great mother-in-law…. perhaps you’ll get an awesome spouse to go with her like I did!
Ephesians 6:3 (NLT) - “If you honor your father and mother, things will go well for you, and you will have a long life on the earth.”