Marriage is a great blessing, but at times can also be a great trial. The difference between the two
depends on the Presence -or- Elimination of SIN and there are three simple ways to do this.
First is affirming each other by the simple but powerful words of
“I LOVE YOU.”
When we pause to remember how special your spouse is and honor them with the same heart and emotion
as you did the first time you said that to each other, it is a regenerative balm to the bond of your
relationship and refreshes anew the LOVE between you. As the Apostle Peter wrote:
“Above all, love each other deeply,
Because love covers over a multitude of sins.”
1 Peter 4:8
Remember…saying “I love you” keeps love fresh and new!
Next, when we sincerely say “I’M SORRY,”
the grace of God will fall over the problem and bring a healing balm of forgiveness over a difficult
situation. Every time you say “I’m sorry,” it strengthens the covenant between
both of you and does not allow bitterness and resentment to enter in.
It is like a soothing, cool summer breeze
that reminds you that you truly love each other and causes
you to enjoy the fruit of restoration and blessing.
Lastly marriage is meant to always 'Be There' for
each other just as the vow you made to “nourish and cherish”
each other just like Christ does for us. It’s a matter of being
consciously aware of each other’s needs asking,
“HOW CAN I HELP YOU?”
A stable marriage requires us to have open lines of communication with PATIENCE
by listening attentively and reacting without irritation.
This is something most of us need to work on.
There is no other relationship as intimate as
marriage and for the sake of it, we must be willing to be
vulnerable to expose our heart, to share our
weaknesses and to ask for help from each other whenever it is needed.
If you are married (or plan to be) keep these three things in mind. When you do, a marriage full of
love for your spouse - and your spouse’s love for you - will resonate with the love and
grace of Christ centered between you.
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