When we got married, we devoted our entire lives to each other. Not based on 50/50, but on 100/100. 💯 The Stoner’s(probably the greatest people to ever live..outside of Jesus) once explained to our lifegroup, the reason for this is, sometimes one won’t be capable of giving their all. It’s the beauty of a true partnership..when one‘s weak, the other stands strong for both. And it has felt like I didn’t have any strength to hold on, at times. It’s the significance of a marriage being built on the foundation of Jesus. Because with Him at the center, a cord of 3 strands can’t be broken. And that’s because, even if we both feel weak, He’s always strong. 💪 But while I nodded & thought I understood, it’s not something you can ever truly grasp until living it. Here’s the thing..just because one of us can’t (or chooses not to) give our all, it still doesn’t release the other from the commitment. And that’s because we didn’t enter an agreement, but rather a promise. The same way God gives grace that isn’t deserved, we must commit to our marriage, regardless of whether they give their “share”. What’s funny is, when things seem hunky dory at home it seems pretty legit. However, as most learn, some less than pleasant qualities may appear after the wedding. Guess what?? You still made a promise! Or did you just come to an agreement? Christians have to take marriage seriously. Because we’re entering a lifelong commitment. And it can feel like the heaviest burden I’ve ever carried. It takes a lot of sacrifice. I choose to think of it as a symbol of the cross.☦️ The burden of Jesus’ sacrifice. Forgiveness gives me a small peek into what has been given to me. It’s the love a spouse is meant to show, regardless of whether we receive it back to the same extent. Remember - a contractual agreement is when 2 or more agree to certain terms, for a specific length of time. But the promise of marriage is 2 people who choose to submit to one another, regardless of the circumstances, for the rest of their lives. I think it’s high time we understand the difference. #chooseone #anotherbeautifulday #circumstanceschange #marriagequotes #blog https://www.instagram.com/p/B1EpDJ6nhNG/?igshid=1dsxafomxlqza
