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Christian Marriage Today
by Demetria Zinga
Today's marriages are on the rocks. There is an imminent need for women and men to renew their faith and look to God for help and the strength and wisdom to cherish and respect one another in marriage. The Christian marriage should be full of life, hope, and peace, but instead, today’s modern marriage is under undue stress.
How, then, do we reveal the fruit of the Spirit in our marriages? How do we exhibit love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, and mercy? How do we show understanding to our spouse on a daily basis? Pretense is so very common among even the Christian marriage that “walking the walk” isn’t as popular as giving a great talk. Anybody can announce their vows before a church full of wedding guests, but not every couple can live out their vows within the privacy of their homes. True marriage definitely begins behind closed doors.
Personally, I have found that seeking God daily by staying focused on scripture as well as remaining close to the Lord through prayer and daily communion has proven to be an awesome solution. Understanding God's heart on a particular matter that may bother me concerning my marriage and seeing things from God's perspective has always made a tremendous impact on the way I respond to a marital situation.
For example, in my marriage, if I respond quickly out of an immediate response to my emotions, I oftentimes overreact. However, if I wait just a little longer (no matter how upset I may be), I can release it to God in prayer and feel the weight of the problem lift from my shoulders. It's only then that I can respond in a manner that won't be upsetting to everyone in the house!
Do your best to guard the treasure of love in the institute of marriage that our Heavenly Father has granted you. If you are single and desire a mate, trust the Lord to grace you with the strength and desire to wait for His perfect will and to serve Him by making wise choices during your wait for a spouse.
Overall, marriage is a beautiful institution in which God connected man and woman for an ultimate purpose. Only the Holy Spirit can inspire us to abide with one another in love and peace. Marriage should be a reflection of the fruit of His spirit. I encourage all married couples today to reflect on your attitudes and conceptions of marriage, and to especially reflect on how you are treating your spouse. Are you seeing your spouse through the eyes of Christ? Do you have a positive purpose and mission in your marriage? Are you treating each other as friends and companions? Remember the scripture that says "love overlooks a multitude of sins". Are you able to overlook each others' faults and idiosyncrancies?
Guard your hearts in your marriage, and cherish what God has given you. And definitely don't let the last time you show your spouse how much you love him or her be on Valentine's Day!
Love all year long.
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