Every person has secrets and there is a reason we hide them. And no one knows more of our secrets than our spouse. Now answer the question: Do they feel safer or scared that you know so many of their secrets? Shame is a terrible master and our task as a spouse is to help our partner deal with those shames. We don’t overlook them but neither do we condemn them. We love them and offer whatever help is needed. We fight for their purity and their spiritual health by seeing to ours and supporting them in theirs.
Guard your mate’s secrets but do not let them come to harm. Recognize their struggle and let them know they are safe with you. Then come along side and join them in putting those secrets to rest. Today, pray for one of those secrets you know about your spouse.