“My child, listen to what I say, and treasure my commands. Tune your ears to wisdom, and concentrate on understanding. Cry out for insight, and ask for understanding.
Search for them as you would for silver; seek them like hidden treasures. Then you will understand what it means to fear the Lord, and you will gain knowledge of God. (Prov 2:1-5 NLT)
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Reflection: Success in Life Takes Sound Instruction
It's been said that the Bible is God's "instruction manual" for life. If we fail to learn and apply its lessons—especially to our marriages—we're sure to fail. One of the biggest lessons we must learn in marriage is forgiveness. True forgiveness is always accompanied by grief, for where there is emotional injury, there is also pain.
Once you've made the decision to forgive your spouse for something, don't be surprised if you feel really crummy for a time. Eventually, your heart will heal, the tears will subside, and you can move forward with renewed optimism.
The Bible is a treasure trove of Truth. These verses admonish us to attend to its instruction, and treat it's wisdom like pure silver.
Celebrate Your Silver Anniversary—Guaranteed
What an audacious promise! Needless to say, it's impossible to predict the longevity of any marriage, especially in today's culture. I found the recent news of Jon and Kate Gosselin's divorce deeply troubling, didn't you? This week, I’ve been pondering what I can do to help younger couples succeed in marriage.
e-Dad and I have 30 years of marriage behind us, and we’d love to pass on some of our life's most valuable lessons.
We both agree that the Bible's shining Truths have profoundly shaped our union.
I’ve been polishing an idea about putting some of the wisdom shared here at Chrysalis into ebook-form. However, I would love to have your input first. In the comment box on this post, would you be kind enough to answer the following question:
We both agree that the Bible's shining Truths have profoundly shaped our union.
I’ve been polishing an idea about putting some of the wisdom shared here at Chrysalis into ebook-form. However, I would love to have your input first. In the comment box on this post, would you be kind enough to answer the following question:
In your marriage, what’s your biggest problem, frustration, fear, or challenge?
Whatever you struggle with the most, I’d like to know about it. That way e-Dad and I can address those issues in our ebook. (Your remarks may be included, but only with your permission of course.)
Chocolate Giveaway
If you decide to answer my question in the comment box on this post, and you’d like to have your name entered in my giveaway, please include your email address. THREE random winners will receive a bar of chocolate for donating your time to this project.
Chocolate GiveawayIf you decide to answer my question in the comment box on this post, and you’d like to have your name entered in my giveaway, please include your email address. THREE random winners will receive a bar of chocolate for donating your time to this project.
If you'd prefer to send me a private email, please feel free to do so at this address: marriagemonday at gmail dot com. I'd love to hear from you!
Sound tasty? Giveaway winners will be announced on Tuesday July 7, 2009. Thanks so much for your participation.
In your marriage, what’s your biggest problem, frustration, fear, or challenge?Photos: somegeekintin & Rescue Dog (Flickr)
7 Comments:
Beautiful verse and photo.
For the marriage question, I think the main issue for us is finding the time to focus on one another. We become so wrapped up in taking care of the kids and everything else, we lose focus of one another and our relationship.
Amy
I love the WFW -- great visual to go along with the verse!
As for the marriage... I'm sort of a newly wed still (4 years this month) and I have to say that we have a pretty solid marriage. I think the main thing is communication. We each have different ways of communicating and we have to learn the others "language."
Beautiful. I'm with you about the state of marriages right now. Although, those who publicize their lives for a profit...it makes sense that things fall apart.
My hubby and I will be celebrating 6 years on Sunday...with a lifetime to go!
Such a lovely verse, and picture.
Thank you all for stopping by! Happy WFW. :~D
After twenty-six years, we think alike in many ways. But, he is a man, and men approach problems differently. My DH doesn't understand the need to vent or that he doesn't have to solve issues for me. So I do most of my venting with my BFF. I keep him in the loop, but I don't examine every aspect of it with him as it drives him nuts.
My biggest fear is loosing him. He is a diabetic and is currently very ill.
Right now, though we are still young, we are planning retirement, etc.
I've learned that sometimes when we are not communicating well, taking a break and talking about it after a long walk is better.
I'm so sad and Jon and Kate. I believe God wants to heal their marriage and I am praying accordingly.
Jan: Thanks for your thoughts.
"I, even I, am he who comforts you." ~ Isaiah 51:12
I didn't know your DH was a diabetic. I'm sorry to hear he's so sick. Jan, I feel for you. I worry about the loss of my DH too. After 30 years of marriage, I can't imagine life without him. Fortunately we're both healthy.
My Mom lived for 20 years after her diagnosis of diabetes... outcomes are quite optimistic these days. So much can be done with diet alone.
I'm praying for the two of you.
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