Im sure youre heard the saying good things come to those who wait. Its true and its biblical. Look at Romans 2:7-8 NKJV eternal life to those who by patient continuance in doing good seek for glory, honor, and immortality; 8 but to those who are self-seeking and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousnessindignation and wrath.
Can you think of good things you had to wait for? How about a college degree? Was a college degree simply handed to you one day? No. You earned it by enduring many hours of studying, taking classes and tests. As a result, you completed the steps to obtain the degree. How about a baby? Once you decide to have a baby, did you become pregnant right away? Not usually, because it takes the right timing for your egg and your spouses sperm to come together making a baby. After the egg and sperm meet, did the baby just pop out? Of course not, it took 9 months to grow into a fully developed baby.
Why then do we assume when we get married well live happily ever after with no difficulties? This is ridiculous. But Im sad to say I found myself there at one time. As a result my marriage relationship was not doing so well. Good things come to those who wait. Yes, but thats only half the story. Good things come to those who work at it.
A good marriage doesnt just happen. Its takes time to develop. In the Lesson 4 of the Sacred Marriage Bible Study Gary Thomas mentions that it takes couples 10 to 15 years for a couple to finally stop thinking of themselves as individuals and to begin thinking of themselves as a unified we. Did you ever stop to think about that? It takes a long time for us to understand our new roles and identities once were married. The Bible says the two shall become one flesh. That word become indicates a process that takes time.
Every marriage is bound to have difficulties. Thats a fact of life when two sinners attempt to live together for the rest of their lives. Look at what the Bibles teaches us on how to approach lifes difficulties. James 1:2-4 NKJV My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 4 But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. Difficulties in life help us mature, if we allow them too. Hang in there when you find yourself in a rough patch. Its gets better and if youre open to it you might learn something from the experience. Dont give up during difficulties in marriage. Anyone can do that. Youve got God on your side and Hell help you endure the difficult parts and grow you in the process.
Speaking from personal experience, my husband and I once were on the verge of divorce. However, with perseverance, we stuck out the difficulties of our marriage. As a result, we were blessed with renewed hearts, restored marriage and a second child! Weve been married now for almost 19 years and Im happy to say Im glad we decided to persevere.
Lord, thank you for your goodness. Thank you for saving good things for those who persevere. Help us during the difficulties of life turn to you that we may become mature. Thank you for your blessings that come when we seek you diligently through the rough patches in life. In Jesus name Amen.
Can you think of good things you had to wait for? How about a college degree? Was a college degree simply handed to you one day? No. You earned it by enduring many hours of studying, taking classes and tests. As a result, you completed the steps to obtain the degree. How about a baby? Once you decide to have a baby, did you become pregnant right away? Not usually, because it takes the right timing for your egg and your spouses sperm to come together making a baby. After the egg and sperm meet, did the baby just pop out? Of course not, it took 9 months to grow into a fully developed baby.
Why then do we assume when we get married well live happily ever after with no difficulties? This is ridiculous. But Im sad to say I found myself there at one time. As a result my marriage relationship was not doing so well. Good things come to those who wait. Yes, but thats only half the story. Good things come to those who work at it.
A good marriage doesnt just happen. Its takes time to develop. In the Lesson 4 of the Sacred Marriage Bible Study Gary Thomas mentions that it takes couples 10 to 15 years for a couple to finally stop thinking of themselves as individuals and to begin thinking of themselves as a unified we. Did you ever stop to think about that? It takes a long time for us to understand our new roles and identities once were married. The Bible says the two shall become one flesh. That word become indicates a process that takes time.
Every marriage is bound to have difficulties. Thats a fact of life when two sinners attempt to live together for the rest of their lives. Look at what the Bibles teaches us on how to approach lifes difficulties. James 1:2-4 NKJV My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 4 But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. Difficulties in life help us mature, if we allow them too. Hang in there when you find yourself in a rough patch. Its gets better and if youre open to it you might learn something from the experience. Dont give up during difficulties in marriage. Anyone can do that. Youve got God on your side and Hell help you endure the difficult parts and grow you in the process.
Speaking from personal experience, my husband and I once were on the verge of divorce. However, with perseverance, we stuck out the difficulties of our marriage. As a result, we were blessed with renewed hearts, restored marriage and a second child! Weve been married now for almost 19 years and Im happy to say Im glad we decided to persevere.
Lord, thank you for your goodness. Thank you for saving good things for those who persevere. Help us during the difficulties of life turn to you that we may become mature. Thank you for your blessings that come when we seek you diligently through the rough patches in life. In Jesus name Amen.
