Today brings back memories of my wedding day.
This time, it is the turn of a colleague in the office to go to the alter and solemnize his marriage for life.
Marriage as I know it now is not for unserious people; it is a commitment and sacrifice that anyone entering into must understand and accept so as to avoid serious hurdles in the relationship.
The Good News is this; marriage can be blissful, even in a diehard, jet age, busy world of high responsibilities. You know why? Because the one who instituted marriage is still in the business!!!.
For the newly weds this is my candid advise, not to save your marriage but to enjoy it!
Work harder: If need be, get Christian counselor and commit to working through the challenges that must arise
Respect your spouse: Have utmost respect for each other, never offer sarcasm or negative words.
Put God first: Jesus Christ should be the center of your relationship. Don’t make a god of your husband, because he will begin to act like one."
Guard your words: Words, especially the wrong ones, once said is difficult to unsay.
Focused on your spouse's positive attributes: Both of you should bring uplifting qualities to your marriage. Don’t focus on each others weaknesses, but your gifts
2 comments:
Sound advice. In this generation that the rate of divorce is alarming, it is refreshing and encouraging to read the testimony of a happy couple.
I wish you more blissful years of marriage. Shalom
Humor is essential!! I was feeling down one day--four kids, nothing accomplished in the house ...frustration. Hubby calls and his attempt to cheer me up..."Don't worry honey, I can't afford to divorce you!" That sounds so bad to anyone but the two of us...it made my day. I felt loved and secure and mostly accepted, warts and all! He could have been mushy and try to make me feel better, but nothing could have worked better than this moment of "our" humor. It's priceless!!
Robyn
www.nykazafamily.com
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