Stop (for the sake of the Lord)

I have been catching up with some reading this morning. Funny enough, I think this passage that I read from the morning revival concerning David's desire to build a temple for God might have answered some of my questions concerning marriage life. 

The background concerning this reading is that I really don't know what to do with my husband. I take up the housework willingly and cook two meals a day for my husband. hundreds of meals have been cooked during our 1st year of marriage. However, my husband is still grumpy (!?) and it seems that whatever I do can offend him. He even asked me not to cook for him anymore (!?) so I've been feeling quite confused. (It is not related to my cooking skills though). I also read and listen to the biblical teaching concerning marriage and attend gatherings that teach me to be a proper wife in a marriage. 

However, even though I have been applying these principles, my husband is still not happy. The following passages seem to indicate I shall "stop" trying, at least for now. 

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David’s stopping established a twofold testimony in the universe. First, all the work in the universe should come from God, not from man. Second, all that matters is what God does for man, not what man does for God.

The act of stopping the building of the temple is a great matter. Sister M. E. Barber said, “Whoever cannot stop working for the sake of God cannot work for the sake of God.” This is a good word of experience. David knew that God needed a temple, but when God’s word came to him, he immediately stopped his work. His stopping was not related to need or ability; rather, he stopped because God did not want him to work. The ability of David not to work for God shows his spirituality. If we were David, could we have stopped? Opportunities will come, but God’s word may also come, saying, “Do not do anything. Slow down. Change your plan. Only My decision counts.” Many who are zealous for God cannot hear such a word. This is the reason many workers of God cannot work for God. May God open our eyes.

We must learn deep within that God wants only our cooperation; He does not need us to do anything for Him…. We must stop all our opinions, decisions, and ideas; we need to let Him speak, let Him come in, and let Him command. All we need to do is cooperate with Him. (CWWL, 1953, vol. 1, “Knowing Life and the Church,” pp. 277, 282-284)

I am stoping now.