Pick, pick, pick & blowing small stuff out of proportion, that’s what criticism focuses on.  Criticizing each other usually makes us feel more important….we say it’s done in the name of trying to help, but in reality it’s NOT.  We will exaggerate the faults of each other with a double standard because we ignore our own shortcomings.  I have a quick fix; measure yourself up next to God before you criticize someone else.  Pray for each other and ask God to change YOU and bring to your consciousness an awareness of areas you need to improve.

Don’t judge each other, and you will not be judged.  For you will be treated as you treat others. Matthew 7:1-2

“Lord, make me sensitive to the thoughts and feelings of my mate.  Let me be a source of encouragement instead of strife in my marriage from this day forward that I might do your work and share your love, in this I give your name glory and all the praise. Amen”