“Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it.” Ps 127:1 NKJV
It’s easy to remember where and when you got married, but sometimes what escapes you is why. God created Eve because He knew Adam was lonely and needed a mate, just as all the creatures He’d made. So if the purpose of marriage is closeness, the enemy of marriage is distance. However, problems arise when you expect your spouse to meet your every need. Only God can do that.
A man asked his buddy, “Why haven’t you ever gotten married?” He replied, “Because I was looking for the ideal woman.” “And you never found her?” his friend asked. “Oh, sure, but it just so happened – she was looking for the ideal man!” Hello! The Bible says, “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loves the church and gave Himself for her” (Eph 5:25 NKJV).
Can a marriage ever be perfect? Not on this side of Heaven, but when two people make up their minds to give themselves fully to one another, they can come very close. In a survey of thousands of married couples, here are ten reasons why people said they were unhappy: 1. They didn’t think alike in many areas. 2. They had little insight into each other’s feelings. 3. They said hurtful things to one another. 4. They felt unloved. 5. They felt taken for granted. 6. They lacked someone to confide in. 7. Each spouse felt he or she was giving more than the other. 8. They rarely complimented each other. 9. They desire more affection. 10. They couldn’t talk to each other.
God performed the first marriage. We believe the best way to begin meaningful dialogue concerning your marriage is to talk to the One who created it!
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