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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 2 – Intermediate)
Topic: TOWER (01/16/20)
“In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” John 1:4-5 (NIV)

A few nights ago, my husband and I had an argument. No longer newlyweds, although still this side of seasoned, we argue less but still fall for many of the same prideful pitfalls.

As grievances mounted, I could no longer see my husband for the growing tower of resentments between us. Out of words, he went to bed and I stayed in the living room, soaking up the shadow of the tower.

I woke the next morning, heavy. As I opened my eyes, I realized I could not be genuinely excited about anything, not with that tower in the living room casting its shadow. Unable to see in the dark, I fumbled through parenting and laundry, phone calls and planning dinner. The minutes turned into hours as I justified every brick of bitterness I had laid.

More out of habit than desire, I opened my bible to read the chapter in Hebrews our pastor would be covering that coming Sunday.

“For every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of everything.” Hebrews 3:4 (NIV)

What had I just built in the middle of a marriage God had restored only a handful of years earlier?

Craving light and life, I bowed my head and knocked that tower down.
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C D Swanson 
01/24/20
Wow, what an honest to the core entry, powerful, truthful and strong in all aspects.

I'm glad that you "knocked that tower" down. Isn't God amazing that He never lets us down and will show us the way. When we open His book, He almost always will "quicken" a word to us. As evidenced by your particular story, that so many will relate to,

Thanks for your honesty, and for a great word.

Great job!

Blessings~
Barbara Culler 
01/24/20
Wow! I would have never thought to make an analogy like that. Well done. Hope this places!
Kevin Moore
01/25/20
Really enjoyed this thought provoking article. Very transparent and real.
Good job!
Loni Bowden-Horn 
01/27/20
I liked your honesty about strife you had in your marriage. It tied into the tower theme really well.

I may have used a different word for tower but it would make an excellent devotional

Thank you for sharing.
Debra Brand 
01/27/20
Nice story. I liked your concept of the 'tower' in the marriage. Great advice!
Shann Hall-LochmannVanBennekom 
01/30/20
This is an excellent devotion. I liked how you started with a real-life experience that many can relate to. You definitely nailed the topic. I noticed you used the topic word at least four times. You don't need to use it for it to be on topic. Perhaps sub some other words for it sometimes like obstacle, or a phrase like the fight looming over us. I think your take on the topic was creative and fresh. The verse you used fit perfectly with the message. I don't know if you've ever submitted a devotion for FW daily devotions, but if you haven't, I think you should consider doing so. You've a gift for sure. Congratulations on ranking 2nd in your level and 14 overall. The highest rankings can be found on the message boards.