Joe and I celebrated our 36th wedding anniversary Tuesday. We are still very much in love after all this time. Not all marriages work out, but I believe more could if the partners were willing to take the time and effort needed to nurture their relationship. Here are some things Joe and I have learned. Be committed to the relationship. When you say divorce is not an option, it makes you want to work harder on the marriage. Learn to respect each other’s right to have unique opinions. You don’t have to agree on everything although you may have to work out a system of compromise. Disagree in love; don’t call names or say things you’ll regret later. Pray for your marriage and worship together. There is something to the saying, “The family that prays together stays together.” Have fun together. Date nights should still be important at all stages of the relationship. Don’t try to control the other person; it will just make both of you miserable in the long run. Never go a day without saying, “I love you.” Be true and trustworthy. May all your relationships be blessed.
Gracious God, bless our relationships and help us to love unconditionally as you love us. We ask in Jesus’ name. Amen
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