Sigh! I know, not much of an enthusiastic way to start is it ? but stay with me and i'll elaborate. Marriages are , in my belief indeed intended by God. I do believe that God has that one person that suits you best, and at the right time, it will all fall into place. That part is the easy part.Where it all becomes messy however is in the fact that, as much as marriages are part of God's plan for us, they are made on earth, not in heaven as we would like to believe. There is no perfect marriage that comes as a ready made package from God,delivered to your door step by Gabriel in a little delivery outfit.Marriages are very much made or broken right here on earth, and it is up to the two individuals in it that will decide its fate. Here is where all the problems begin, and equally end. you see, marriage although ordained and purposed by a perfect God, is made up of two very imperfect human beings. Two imperfect human beings equals an imperfect marriage.
Today the reason there is an epidemic of despair, hopelessness and pain is because marriages are in crisis.There is no greater torment, outside the death of a loved one, than that which is suffered when a marriage relationship ends. The failure, guilt,sadness and heartbreak over a divorce is unbearable. And staying in a miserable marriage is intolerable and equally damaging to all the lives that are linked to this primary unit. So where is our hope then? It lies in us inviting The Perfect God to come into this imperfect mix.Here is where the possibilities for growing closer to the perfection that God intended for our marriages becomes limitless. Whether this happens or not though is once again determined by how frequently and fervently God is invited to reign in the hearts of both the husband and the wife.you see, it takes three - You, Your Spouse and God.Having a wonderful marriage is possible because it is God's design for our lives, and thus He will help us accomplish it. The reason it is not easy however is because it is often related to the condition of our hearts being right, and changing that can often seem impossible. It's hard to take our blinders off when we have got so used to them that we don't even know they are there. Humility and Compromise are two vital keys that no marriage can do without. A sense of humor won't hurt either.
So the reason for my sigh was because i know i have my work cut out for me. But i'm certainly one who is very optimistic in my belief that as long as I am willing to partner with God and pray daily for my marriage, that He will always lead me in triumph. And what is possible for me, is also possible for you my dear reader.So do join me and sigh if you must, but after that, let's get up and get on with it shall we? :)
Today the reason there is an epidemic of despair, hopelessness and pain is because marriages are in crisis.There is no greater torment, outside the death of a loved one, than that which is suffered when a marriage relationship ends. The failure, guilt,sadness and heartbreak over a divorce is unbearable. And staying in a miserable marriage is intolerable and equally damaging to all the lives that are linked to this primary unit. So where is our hope then? It lies in us inviting The Perfect God to come into this imperfect mix.Here is where the possibilities for growing closer to the perfection that God intended for our marriages becomes limitless. Whether this happens or not though is once again determined by how frequently and fervently God is invited to reign in the hearts of both the husband and the wife.you see, it takes three - You, Your Spouse and God.Having a wonderful marriage is possible because it is God's design for our lives, and thus He will help us accomplish it. The reason it is not easy however is because it is often related to the condition of our hearts being right, and changing that can often seem impossible. It's hard to take our blinders off when we have got so used to them that we don't even know they are there. Humility and Compromise are two vital keys that no marriage can do without. A sense of humor won't hurt either.
So the reason for my sigh was because i know i have my work cut out for me. But i'm certainly one who is very optimistic in my belief that as long as I am willing to partner with God and pray daily for my marriage, that He will always lead me in triumph. And what is possible for me, is also possible for you my dear reader.So do join me and sigh if you must, but after that, let's get up and get on with it shall we? :)
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