Why do most people get married?
Most of us get married because we think our spouse will make us happy.
And why do most people get divorced?
Because their spouse didn't make them happy.
What if we took the focus off our happiness and focused on our spouse's happiness?
"Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too." Philippians 2:3-4
What if we accepted the difficulties in our marriage as character-building, faith-building experiences?
"We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love." Romans 5:3-5
After 50 years of marriage, I'm so glad that I weathered the storms. I can say that my marriage has made me truly happy!
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This is great! Marriage really is a character builder AND I know for me personally, it has matured me and helped me to grow spiritually! Thanks for linking this up with Mommy Moments:) You are a blessing!
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Focusing more your spouse than yourself is so very hard to do sometimes. Most people are overly concerned with self. It is so very rewarding though when I am able to help my husband though, especially when he is stressed. Great post. I visited from the Mommy Moments hop.
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Great thoughts, thanks.
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful, and much needed. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThat is wonderful advise. I totally agree with you 100%. It is not easy to put someone elses needs ahead of our own that often, but in marriage it makes a world of difference.
ReplyDeleteWonderful advice! Found you through wlw.org!
ReplyDeleteWe could all do with a marriage that is more and more centred on the scriptures! Amen.
love that last line... So true! Thanks for linking up!
ReplyDeleteI married...because this man prayed for me to be his wife for 3 1/2 years. God finally did a miracle in my heart. I completely believe..."She who finds a husband finds a good thing!" ...even though I know the scripture says the opposite.
ReplyDeleteso true..in everything there is a lesson to learn and take home with us....!
ReplyDeleteI agree 100%. Only you can control your emotions and attitude. There are plenty of people with a lot more pain and suffering than I will ever know. However, it is easier said than done. Thanks for sharing at Mom's Library!
ReplyDeleteWow! Character formation. I really must bear this in mind. Thank you for this very important post. I needed to read it today. Thank you for linking up!
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