Cars need to be maintained if they are going to run well and run long. So every 3 months or so (and every 3000 miles or so) the oil and oil filter should be changed. In addition, there are certain things that should be done at certain mileage intervals (for example, at 50,000 miles). All of this is to assure the "health" of one's vehicle.
What is true of cars is also true of marriages. My wife, Sharon and I attended a marriage workshop the other evening. One of the statements in the manual really grabbed my attention. It read, "When we stop working on our relationship, it stops working for us! We need to maintain our relationship EVERY DAY!" I needed that reminder. It is so easy to get comfortable in our relationship with our spouse, so easy to take our spouse "for granted." So we must, as we were reminded the other night, "Commit to making our marriage thrive!" Are you willing to commit to making your marriage thrive? Of all the human relationships in your life, your relationship with your spouse MUST be your #1 priority! If it is not ... then make it so. And intentionally purpose to work with your spouse to make your marriage relationship thrive!
Thanks for stopping by. . .
pj
PS - Pull out your Bible and read Genesis 2:24-25 for a reminder of what God (who originated marriage) has to say about the marriage relationship. And if you are in a marriage in which your partner is not interested in making your marriage thrive, then purpose by God's grace to do your part. You cannot change your spouse, but you can change YOU!
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