People marry for different reasons. Some marry because they feel like they can not live without the other, some marry because they want to fix their partner, others marry for security (emotional or financial), there are some who marry due to pregnancy, rebound situations, a desire to leave their parents home, because someone told them to do so; and there are various other reasons why people marry.Some couples that have been married for years vow that they never loved their spouse. Some say that they once loved their spouse deeply, however, after many years of trails they have fallen out of love. We know that marriage is a decision, not a feeling. It is a covenant vowed first to the creator then to your spouse. "However, we'll talk about that during another post."
It pains me to see that,” we,” as Christians, so easily throw each other away; with little regard for one another. Sure, I understand that the circumstances vary (regarding why people leave one another). Some are biblically warranted and some are not. Marriage is one of the greatest mediums that provide us opportunity to die to ourselves and live to the perfect will of Christ, Selah. This command of dyeing to ourselves is a benefit for us and others. The objective is to mirror the perfect image of our Father in heaven, through Christ Jesus; through our expressed obedience one towards the other.Marriage is a covenant agreement; two hearts joined together in one. Only God can make two individuals into one flesh. Being joined together, (when married), "Does this mean that we now, have one will, one emotion, one way of thinking and no brain? No, it does not!!
God now sees the husband and wife as one flesh, "This explains why a man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one. (Gen. 2:24 NIV). Just as we have a will/choice to serve God we also have a choice to serve one another. The gift of individuality benefits the union. Our individuality is unique and necessary for the growth of the union. As the bible says, Iron sharpens iron; so one man sharpens another. (Prov. 27:17 NIV)Both husband and wife possess particular gifts and talents that they are designed to bring forth while building a healthy, prosperous, impactful relationship. Often times couples fail to see and understand the benefits of their differences. And how those differences are created to enhance each individual, therefore, enhancing the relationship.
Couples often compare themselves with each other (negatively), compete against each other; with this spiral affect a withdrawal from one another occurs, and this withdrawal effects the union.
WE WILL CONTINUE THIS POST. I HOPE THAT YOU WILL SHARE, VISIT, STAY TUNED, LOOK ON AS WE DIVE INTO, "SO, NOW YOU ARE MARRIED, NOW WHAT?"
Enjoy Covenant
Jeff & Penny
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