I wonder if God created an emotional gyrostabilizer within close relationships.

In the ups and downs of life it seems there is a natural balance built into close communities. When one is depressed, another is encouraging. When one is angry, another is calm. When one is insecure, another shares confidence.

But it’s not always this way. If there is a gyrostabilizer, it doesn’t always work. Emotions can be very contagious, so a little out of balance can quickly become way out of balance.

I’m sure God is pleased when instead of responding to anger with anger I find another option.