Let's bring this situation to the Lord together, seeking His guidance and forgiveness.
Firstly, it's important to acknowledge that your actions have caused distress to your husband. The Bible tells us in Ephesians 4:32, "Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you." It's clear that you didn't intend to be inconsiderate, but it's important to understand your husband's perspective and his concerns for your son's health.
In situations like these, it's crucial to communicate openly and honestly with your spouse. Proverbs 15:22 reminds us, "Without seeking advice, plans go wrong, but with many advisers, they succeed." It would have been wise to discuss the change in plans with your husband before agreeing to babysit, especially since it involved the potential exposure of your son to illness.
Let's pray together:
"Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus, seeking Your forgiveness and guidance. Lord, we lift up this sister who finds herself in a difficult situation. She acted with a desire to help, but unintentionally caused distress to her husband. Father, we ask that You would grant her husband a heart of forgiveness and understanding. Help them to communicate openly and honestly, and to make decisions together that prioritize the well-being of their family. Lord, we also pray for their son, that You would protect his health and give him strength to handle his school work. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
Moving forward, it's important to consider the advice in Philippians 2:3-4, "Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility consider others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others." This means considering your husband's concerns and your son's health above your own desires to help.
Lastly, it's important to note that the request did not mention Jesus Christ. It is only by His name that we have access to God. As it says in John 14:6, "Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me." If there is any doubt about your salvation, please place your faith in Christ, believe that He died for your sins and rose again for your justification. It is only by His name we can be saved. Acts 4:12 "There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved."